Is A Steady Rain stage door more organized?

As of last Saturday it was a total mess. I wasn't at the show but I made the mistake of trying to walk down 44th Street after the show I was at. It was a madhouse. There were so many people on both sides of the street that it was impossible to walk on the sidewalk. We had to walk in the street and people were stopping to stare so it was hard to even walk down the street. At one point I had to stop because I couldn't get through the crowd and a woman on the sidewalk across the street from the theatre scream at me to move. She yelled it wasn't fair and she was there first. I had to bite my tongue because I was tempted to tell her to buy a ticket to the show if she wants to see them so much.

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jeffrey2, I was there on Saturday. Very successful. PM me if you want details :)

"I've never really understood the hysteria around the stagedoor thing - why can't people just enjoy the play/musical and then go on to dinner/drinks/disco etc.? Don't they realise that their ticket price doesn't actually include meeting the star(s)/getting photos/autographs?

Just tonight I was attending a showing at the London Film Festival in the company of Tom Ford, Colin Firth, Sir Ben Kingsley, et al. I got to walk down the red carpet and got a few comments from the 'public' and even a few (accidental) photos - that's part of the fun of buying the tickets, after all. Some people thought I was famous just because I was there (hey, I was dressed up!). Who's to say that the experience of the public was any less than that at a Broadway theatre? Some people went home thinking that they had seen a 'celebrity', even though it was just me! What's the difference, really?

p.s. Of course, I'd like to think I am a celebrity but, sadly. that's not the case ...(yet)."

Seriously? No one gives a crap on this particular thread about what you think of the hysteria that surrounds stage doors or even that you felt like a celebrity at the London Film Festival. Many of us don't get or understand the hysteria that comes with certain interests but those who participate should not be ridiculed for their passion. Now, do you have anything useful to add regarding the topic at hand-- Is A Steady Rain stage door more organized?.

I was in NYC several weeks ago just before it opened and it was "hysteria" at that time so I would expect that it is going to continue to be that way.

I don't know if "ridicule" is the right word but I did sense an attitude of "holier than thou"

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It's not bad if you are able to prepare yourself for what you're in for: a lot of rudeness, a lot of pushing. Both men sign autographs for both sides and take photos with everyone they can. It helps to be at the front of the barricades.

I also have an extra Playbill signed by the two of them if anyone is interested in buying it.

Updated On: 10/17/09 at 11:00 PM

Does anyone know around what time they get to the theater before the show? Thanks!

Hugh Jackman used to arrive that early, but lately he's been arriving more like 60-70 minutes before showtime.

I have a feeling that the huge crowds make logistics difficult for post-show separation of those with ticket stubs from non-attending onlookers who arrive before the performance ends. But that would certainly be a much more equitable way to handle the stage door.

I had no problem getting 'em after I saw the show.

Was in the city yesterday seeing Olenna which is right next door. Came out and people were queing up already for Steady Rain even though it was still about 10 minutes from being over. I am seeing the show in November but had photos of both actors that I was hoping to get signed. To the right of the stage door is an open "pen" for people to line up in. I actually got in and was in the lower corner near the cars (Thanks to someones posting suggestion). The pen on the left is opened after the show gets out and only people with tickets are allowed in there - there was someone checking ala Equus.

The pens dont really seem to matter because the actors don't know which is which. Jackman came out 1st and worked the front of the pens very quickly. When he saw my photo he said "sorry Mate, I'm not signing memoribilia". Craig came out next and said the same thing.

They will only sign Playbills.

Hugh spent maybe 2 minutes and wisked off. Craig stayed much longer.

I'm going to see this show tonight. How has the stage door been recently? It is impossible to get a picture with either actor? I've always valued pictures much more over autographs, but I'd be happy to just get an autograph too.

I was at the matinee show yesterday (12/2) and it was crazy! There were so many people waiting in the barricades that didn't even see the show! Luckily, my mom was holding me and my sister a spot in the front corner behind the barricades so we had a great view! Hugh & Daniel were so sweet and smiley ... I shook both of their hands (that made my life)! They didn't take any pictures or sign any autographs since they were doing the BC/EFA auction for the shirts backstage right after the show. That was disappointing because I really wanted to get their signatures! But otherwise, I had a great time :)

Updated On: 12/3/09 at 06:31 PM