Going To The Theatre Alone — Page 2

I've most always gone to shows alone - but not by choice. I don't have a date.

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I'll be going to NYC May 18 -21 from TN all by myself. If I took anyone with me, they 1) would not want to go to as many shows as I want to; 2) would want to go to shows they've heard about - Wicked, Mamma Mia, Les Miz, Phantom, Lion King, Beauty - all I've seen before; 3) would want to play tourist - been there done that (although I'm probably going to The Cloisters Saturday a.m.), and 4) I would have to consider their feelings. This time - it's all about me and what I want to see - Company, Grey Gardens, Spring Awakening, Journey's End, and a play to be named later. I am so looking forward to indulging in this theatre overload. so the answer is - I love going to theatre alone, but would love to have a drink pre or post with other theatre lovers!!!

I hate going alone because I love to share my theatrical experience. It's always fun to have someone to talk to the show about at intermission and grab a slice with on the way home. I also do a ton of student/ general rushes and that requires a ton of waiting. Having someone wait with you is so much more fun and helps the time pass by a little quicker.

But as much as I hate being alone, I always seem to have a better time when I go by myself.

1.) I've always win ticket lotteries when I have gone to the theatre alone
2.) I'm always get the best seats from TKTS/rush when I'm alone
3.) I'm naturally a friendly person and I generally end up making friends with other 'loners' that are coincidently seated near me at the theatre.

So in a sense, even when I go alone, I end up not being by myself.

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Lately, I've been seeing many shows by myself especially the more dramatic shows, I feel that it is a personal experience. However with comedies, I'd much rather have someone there with me to share the laughter with as it adds for a more enjoyable time in my opinion

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I like to blow off Wednesday afternoons and see something, I just get the etix from TDF. I love to going to concerts alone because my musical tastes are different than my friends. I've gone with people that didn't like the band that much and it lessened the fun for me.

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I certainly don't mind going to the theatre alone, but I tend to prefer going with another person or two. I find I enjoy having someone to chat with after the show about what we liked or didn't like. Plus, I went alone to this relatively small theatre once and I felt a bit uncomfortable before the show and at intermission. It was kind of nice to be on my own, but it felt like everyone else had their group of friends to talk to and I was standing alone in between all the groups in the lobby. But, then again, it is kind of fun to have a personal experience where you can really focus on how you feel and not how someone else is enjoying the show.

I've never seen a show by myself but in June I'm seeing Legally Blonde alone because none of my friends were interested.

i love talking to the loners lol
especially when your waiting on line for the lottery you could get into pretty good conversation....

I love going with my wife, because we have similar tastes.

As far as going with friends.... I would rather go alone -

They dont seem to share the same passion that I have for the theatre, and they ruin the experience for me. Everything has to be exactly right for them to enjoy themselves.

this thread makes me want to go to Journey's End by myself, grab a student rush seat in the front row, and immerse myself in the story.

I usually go to see a show alone because 1) I'm selfish and I can get a better seat if I buy a single tix (LOL), 2) my hubby is picky about what he wants to see and 3) usually people (friends) are not willing to pay nearly $100 to see a live theatre (sad).

But I have friends who see the same show at different times so I can still discuss with them about the show we saw, which is fun.

I like doing either...by myself or with someone. I spent last Saturday in NYC by myself. (I find myself very relaxed in the city, after along stressful week.) I was actually a little nervous last weekend...being in the city late at night by myself...until I saw that there were still thousands of people outside and walking around!

I really like the Sex & the City quote that someone had posted("you're never alone in NYC-the city is your date")...never once did I feel alone...any time I was standing in line, I would talk to people. Even at lunch, I met a very nice woman and her mother from CA...we discussed what she did while she was here, and she wanted to know how often I take the bus to NYC to see shows!


The last time I took someone, I was miserable and so was this person (who hates cities and big crowds of people...which I didn't know). Ever since then, I've decided to go alone, so I can enjoy the city. But, I DO enjoy taking my Mom to see shows...she's agreeable, fun, and most importantly, wants to do whatever I want to do!

Luckily I found a coworker who is very into Broadway...we are coming up this weekend to see two shows...but otherwise...it would be fun to meet up with some fellow theatre lovers prior to a show!

Every Broadway show have seen, I have been to alone. I am very picky when I go to the theatre. I don't like it if people try to talk to me during a show, so I just go by myself most of the time. That way I can focus and take it all in. As for movies, I hate going by myself. I always have a friend with me! That's kind of weird, but I'm a theatre major, not a film major, so maybe not.

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