Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?

[Dyljam1234]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#1

Posted: 10/2/16 at 7:58pm

So, I found someone selling a Hamilton ticket for $215 or so, and I wanted to know, I'm currently under 18. Will I be allowed in? 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#2

Posted: 10/2/16 at 7:58pm

Yes.

[TotallyEffed]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#3

Posted: 10/2/16 at 7:59pm

You are adorable. Yes, you will have no problem getting in. Have fun!

[dramamama611]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#4

Posted: 10/2/16 at 8:12pm

If you are likening it to the movies, stage productions have no ratings.  They sometimes have suggestions on appropriate ages, but that's it.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

Updated On: 10/2/16 at 08:12 PM

[macnyc]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#5

Posted: 10/2/16 at 8:14pm

Don't be cheated by some random person selling you a fake Hamilton ticket for a price too good to be true. 

Unless the person is a close friend or a family member, say no.

 

[Cupid Boy2]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#6

Posted: 10/2/16 at 8:16pm

Theatergoing isn't regulated in the same way you'll encounter with something like an R-rated movie. As a somewhat related anecdote, I bought a ticket to August: Osage County no questions asked without any parent or guardian present when I was in middle school. It's kind of funny to me that at that age I would've been barred from seeing the film adaptation that came out a few years later under the same circumstances, but you just don't encounter that sort of thing with theater. Anywho, enjoy!  

[Willie4316]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#7

Posted: 10/2/16 at 8:22pm

You shouldn't have a problem, the last 4 or so shows I've seen alone or with a friend or 2 and we are all 17-18 so it should be fine. 

[sydney16]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#8

Posted: 10/2/16 at 8:25pm

I'm 16 and I see Broadway shows alone pretty often so you'll be fine.

Updated On: 10/2/16 at 08:25 PM

[Dancingthrulife2]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#9

Posted: 10/2/16 at 8:31pm

Done that umpteen times. Don't worry about your age; no one will check your id like you are trying to get a bottle of vodka and there's nothing like age limit with the only exception that no one under 4 shall be admitted.

[dramamama611]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#10

Posted: 10/2/16 at 8:43pm

To those saying the OP  "shouldnt" haven't a problem...STOP.  He WONT be questioned, at all.  

I've brought HUNDREDS  of children/teenagers to the theater, and never have any of them ever been denied access..or even been questioned.  This includes seeing American Psycho. 

 

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[Leaf Coneybear]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#11

Posted: 10/2/16 at 8:44pm

When I was 14 I wondered the same thing when I saw the Book of Mormon, you'll be fine haha. 

[broadwaydevil]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#12

Posted: 10/2/16 at 9:17pm

Thank you dramamama. There will be NO problem. I would see shows by myself all the time as a very young looking teenager. 

Scratch and claw for every day you're worth! Make them drag you screaming from life, keep dreaming You'll live forever here on earth.

[dlenxz]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#13

Posted: 10/2/16 at 9:20pm

I first started seeing Broadway shows by myself when I was 13, and never had a problem. Enjoy!

[GreasedLightning]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#14

Posted: 10/2/16 at 9:34pm

dramamama611 said: "To those saying the OP  "shouldnt" haven't a problem...STOP.  He WONT be questioned, at all.  

I've brought HUNDREDS  of children/teenagers to the theater, and never have any of them ever been denied access..or even been questioned.  This includes seeing American Psycho. 

 

 

"

I think the OP meant going to the theater ALONE, not with a CHAPERONE.

Nonetheless, OP, you won't have any issue

[Broadway_Boy]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#15

Posted: 10/2/16 at 11:15pm

I started going to shows alone when I was 14.  The only time I ever had an issue was for Whoopi Goldberg's last Broadway stand up engagement.  The box office attendant told me he had to check with his manager and to come back.  When I came back he sold me the ticket no problem.  

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[dramamama611]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#16

Posted: 10/3/16 at 3:30am

I realized that. But we don't go in as a chaperoned group. The ushers/ticket takers see each one individually.  They would never know which kids are with me. 

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[BIG BALONEY]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#18

Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:45am

I was 15 in high school and started going twice a month by myself. That was 40 years ago. Now I go twice a week usually off broadway, 

[JoseLee_]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#19

Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:54am

Gone to the theatre alone since 16. No one cares. Enjoy the experience.

[KayGlass2]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#20

Posted: 10/3/16 at 7:28pm

You'll be fine. :)  My teenage daughter has seen a large handful of shows with her friends, with no adults present, and been just fine!

[whatdoesntkillme]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#21

Posted: 10/3/16 at 7:43pm

Why do people keep responding to this? The answer has been an overwhelmingly conclusive "yes" from the start, there's really no use adding in another one to the chorus. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?#22

Posted: 10/3/16 at 8:09pm