The show is in great shape. Not quite as fine tuned as it was at Encores, but the cast will only get better! I can’t wait to go back.
I have to mention the audience though. “YASSSSS”s and “WORK!!!”s filling the air, awkward attempts at starting applause after lines like “ask a wolf’s mother,” laughter during the quieter moments, hooting and hollering every single time an actor left the stage (and in some cases every time they returned), the man in front of me “conducting” the entire score with his hands, etc. I’m all for expressing yourself in the theater - a lively audience is always better than a dead one - but this was teetering across the line of inappropriate, at least around me.
I also obviously realize it was a first preview. But I’ve had more bad audience experiences since the reopening than I can think of. People need to get it together and realize they’re not at a gay bar watching Drag Race.
Contrary to how that all may sound, I’m hardly a curmudgeon - enjoy yourself, express yourself - we are all beyond thrilled that theater is back - but remember how to conduct yourselves, people.
Updated On: 6/29/22 at 11:08 PM