Fight nearly breaks out in audience at LOVEMUSIK — Page 2

"They SHOULD have been shot. I really think the admittance of late-comers shouldn't happen."

Oh, please. It's not like people are showing up late on purpose. All kinds of things can happen. I've only been late to a show twice - and both times they were circumstances beyond my control. It happens. It's a fact of theatregoing life.

Sometimes I wish that the ushers and the latecomers would be seated with a little more grace and respect, but you can't deny someone entry because of lateness.


And while not seating people until intermission seems like a decent idea, it is often impossible. People waiting around for an entire act in a cramped Broadway theatre would become a fire hazard and a liability.

It's a tricky thing but unless clearly stated when purchasing your tickets, they have a right to see the show they paid for.

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There are many reasons (or "excuses") as to why latecomers should be seated - the obvious one being that about half of the Broadway theatres don't actually have room in the back. In many theatres, the back of the orchestra goes all the way up to the back wall. (The Broadway, The Minskoff, The Rodgers, The Golden, The Gershwin, etc.)

It's a HUGE fire hazard to have what can be dozens of people standing around the theatre. Just get them in their seats at a suitable break in the performances as quickly as possible. It's the best way.

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People who come in late should be seated during the intermission out of respect for the show and the audience who paid to see it. People should act more civilized.

There's a point where they shouldn't be seated. 30 minute seems a bit ridiculous to me.

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Guess that's what you get for not giving people the demo you owe them.

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"That's just wild...for some reason, senior audiences seem to be really crabby sometimes. They're ruder and worse than the kids by far."

I completely agree with this statement! When I was at GREY GARDENS recently with my friend, we were sitting in the middle of the row. So when I first sat down in my seat before the show, I entered the row on one side, of course. So during intermission, when I decided to get up, I decided that I didnt want to disturb the same people that I...disturbed, when I got into the row, so I decided to exit the row from the other side, if that makes sense. So basically, there was an older couple sitting on that side of the row. So I get up and I'm like "Excuse me, I'm sorry" as I'm leaving the row. And the old man said "You will be" in just a horribly nasty tone, while his wife just nodded in agreement.
It isnt exactly hitting, but it is an example of rather rude audience members. I just wanted to get out of my seat, haha

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Amen, munk! Who would pay so much money to miss a show purposely?

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If only there were a screening process that determined which latecomers were seated when, if at all.

Oh, well.

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They make it quite clear for The Year of Magical Thinking. When you get your tickets, there's a nice little notice that "Latecomers will not be seated." Which is awesome! There really isn't a break at all, and with a show that intense you don't need people crawling over others ~ even if life does happen.

My mom laughs every time I call her between 4 and 5 on a Friday afternoon and she hears traffic. "Going to see a show?" she'll ask. Because I'm paranoid that something will happen and I'll get stuck in the subway if I wait until closer to time, so I'll go in and wander around until it's time to go to the show. I'd rather allow plenty of time and be way early than just give myself a little wiggle room and have something happen.

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the rudest latecomer ive seen was @ COMPANY...this guy came in while BOBBY (Raul) was saying his opening monologue (the "friends like mine" part) & i guess this guy assumed he was just an usher standing on stage addressing the audience, because he started shouting to Raul, "hey! hey! dis guy's in my seat!!!"
an actual usher rushed to quiet him down, but it was freaky & kind of scary.

Updated On: 5/7/07 at 09:07 PM

I love these stories.
What makes you think to slap someone you do not know?

Ive never had ushers be rude to me. I think its cause im black and dress like i do on the streets when going to a show. lol

I don't know about not being let in at all. Late or not, the person still paid, and the theatre staff doesn't know why they are late. For all they know, it could be possible the person got stuck in heavy traffic.

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"Somehow I doubt that 90% of latecomers are late for any reason other than they didn't care to plan enough to be on time."

Kringas, you are CORRECT! I take tickets and must greet every single late comer who arrives. Well, maybe 1% of them apologize and are hurrying and running in.

The other 99%- well, many of them seem surprised that the show actually has started (at 8:30, mind you!), most of them are sauntering in, and going to use the bathroom before they enter the theater. Some even have a drink at the bar first. None in the 99% seem at all concerned about being late. thank you.

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Updated On: 5/7/07 at 11:06 PM