Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
Dyljam1234
Swing Joined: 10/2/16
#1Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#3Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
Posted: 10/2/16 at 7:59pm
You are adorable. Yes, you will have no problem getting in. Have fun!
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#4Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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.
#5Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/5/13
#6Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Leading Actor Joined: 9/12/16
#7Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Understudy Joined: 6/6/16
#8Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
#9Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#10Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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.
#11Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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.
#12Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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.
#13Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#14Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Broadway Star Joined: 10/22/05
#15Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#16Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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.
BIG BALONEY
Leading Actor Joined: 6/21/03
#18Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 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,
#19Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
Posted: 10/3/16 at 11:54am
Gone to the theatre alone since 16. No one cares. Enjoy the experience.
KayGlass2
Swing Joined: 7/27/16
#20Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Featured Actor Joined: 8/15/16
#21Can You See a Broadway Show Alone Under 18?
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/27/06
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