Ok to wear shorts to the theater when it’s 94 degrees out?- Page 2

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 9:27pm

At almost $200 per ticket to see a Broadway show, they dress like they’re going to a $14 movie.   I can’t with this.  
 

Updated On: 6/19/18 at 09:27 PM

[Broadway Joe]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 9:35pm

Yeah I don't pay $200 a show, easily see 4-5 shows for that much money and I wear shorts and a t-shirt because I find the theatres to be hotter than I would like most of the year.

People use to wear suits to sporting events and smoke everywhere indoors. It doesn't happen anymore so get over it. As long as they aren't being rude or on their phone then worry about yourself.

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 9:59pm

And some people are out all day doing things and they aren't staying at a place in Manhattan to just drop home and change.

[jakebloke]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 10:07pm

I’m much more concerned with how people behave at the theater these days than what they wear. I’ll take t-shirt and shorts over the inability to sit for 2 hours without stuffing their faces with noisy candy etc.

[ilysespieces]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 10:07pm

BrodyFosse123 said: "At almost $200 per ticket to see a Broadway show, they dress like they’re going to a $14 movie. I can’t with this.

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LOL, you bet your ass if I pay 200$/ticket I'm dressing as comfortably as I want. Or if I pay 10$/ticket in a lottery. I'd rather sit next to people dressed like this who know how to behave during a show than people who unwrap crinkly candy at quiet moments  who talk to their companions or fidget. What people wear matter in no way, how they behave matters a lot. 

Updated On: 6/19/18 at 10:07 PM

[Huss417]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 10:10pm

Years ago Oprah did a show on germs in different situations. Was the last time I wore shorts to a movie theatre but in this day and age all seem to dress as how they see fit. I am aging myself but many years ago it was shocking to see someone in sneakers but we are moving forward. :)

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 10:17pm

I think Frances McDormand at the Tonys set the standard of what's acceptable to wear to the Theatre these days.

[Theater3232]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 10:26pm

When people are "dressed up" they are often sweating and their body odor is often quite disgusting in the theater.  Many people "dressed up" are fanning themselves throughout the performance too which is disruptive to the performance. 

I'd much rather see someone in a tank top and shorts who is quiet and without body odor since they aren't sweating, than someone dressed up in pants and a dress shirt who stinks of sweat.

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 10:39pm

I think Frances McDormand at the Tonys set the standard of what's acceptable to wear to the Theatre these days.

Bad comparison as she was still dressed in a long dress just dressed it down with a denim jacket.   She wasn’t wearing shorts and a tank top/t-shirt.   

[darquegk]

Posted: 6/18/18 at 10:53pm

I had my men’s fashion snob/hipster brother weigh in- “if you’re over fourteen, why do you still own short sleeves or short pants? Grow up.”

However, he dresses like a terrifying cross between Marcus Mumford and Tituss Burgess, so I’m disregarding his advice and sticking to my upscale tees and business casual polos with nice Bermuda shorts all summer long.

[Elegance101]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 1:00am

I think if you're ever insecure about it, you can dress anything up a little. Like ripped denim shorts might be a little casual (although I wouldn't be angry if I saw you in that), but some nicer khaki shorts or something like that would be totally appropriate. 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 1:08am

I don't care what you wear, be comfortable, be you. I like to wear short-shorts in the summer - I've got big legs, they're comfortable - but they're also stylish. They are good quality, and I wear them well, so I don't see what concern it is of anyone else's. Once the lights go out, the actors see about 8% of the audience, so who cares? Be comfortable. 

[StephieElise]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 5:10am

Personally, I think it’s fun to dress up somewhat for the theatre. That being said, it’s totally possible to do that in shorts - nice dress shorts, short sleeve button down or nice polo, loafers or boat shoes and you’d still look ‘dressed up’ while being comfy. Ripped shorts, a ratty old tshirt and flip flops or dirty sneakers really aren’t any more comfortable and do impact on the ‘vibe’ of the occasion, for yourself more than anyone else.

[Lot666]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 9:40am

If you don't want to freeze, wear long pants and long sleeves at the Booth. I don't know why, but this theatre is much colder than any other I've ever been in. We saw Hand to God and The Boys in Band there and I was very cold throughout both shows. During the intermission for Hand to God, I actually went to the merch stand and bought a t-shirt just to have something to lay over my arms. Fortunately, I liked the t-shirt and now wear it often.

[ScottyDoesn'tKnow2]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 10:08am

BrodyFosse123 said: "I think Frances McDormand at the Tonys set the standard of what's acceptable to wear to the Theatre these days.

Bad comparison as she was still dressed in a long dress just dressed it down with a denim jacket. She wasn’t wearing shorts and a tank top/t-shirt."

What's the difference? It's still dressing in a way that is closer to going to see a $14.00 movie ticket than seeing a $200.00 show (I have never paid $200.00 for a single ticket to any show) and people will bitch about it comparison to how people dressed in the "good ole days".

[mamaleh]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 10:21am

PThespian, I was thinking only of aesthetic and olfactory aspects of one’s seatmate doffing his or her shoes. I never thought about what might occur in an emergency requiring immediate exiting. Thanks for bringing up that very important point.

[morosco]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 10:50am

While we are on the subject I'd like to add perfumes and colognes.  Hate being subjected to folks who wear too much.  Especially that Axe ****.

[Impossible2]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 10:56am

I always find NYC theatres freezing so I doubt I'd ever do it. It's fine until you get there but then you're in trouble.

[geoffreyC]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 1:08pm

Absolutely not.  Please show at least a modicum of respect for the actors and fellow audience members.  I assure you that they do not want to see your fleshy appendages.  

[Impossible2]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 1:13pm

geoffreyC said: "Absolutely not. Please show at least a modicum of respect for the actors and fellow audience members. I assure you that they do not want to see your fleshy appendages."

Everyone likes to look at fleshy appendages x

[TheActr97J]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 1:49pm

Are you on your phone during the show? Talking to your seatmate? Digging through your purse? Crinkling your M&M bag? Eating a giant salad from Europan?

No? Then I don’t give a **** about what you’re wearing.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 1:56pm

Please show at least a modicum of respect for the actors and fellow audience members. 

If the actors and the audience are offended by seeing legs bare from the knees down on a person sitting in a dark theatre, then your idea of respect seems...amusing, at best.

I assure you that they do not want to see your fleshy appendages. 

I assure you that you have no authority to make such assurances.

[theatreguy12]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 2:03pm

People used to dress up to go to breakfast, or the movies, or Disneyland.   They don't do that anymore.  Loose attire at the theater now is just a sign of the times.  And it's fine by me.  I don't care what others are wearing either.  At night performances though I do tend to dress up a little, but not a tie...or that kind of thing.

As for the dressy pics of guys wearing shorts.  Certainly not going to wear shorts to be cool and then wear a freaking suit and tie top.  Sort of defeats the purpose.

[Impossible2]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 2:07pm

RippedMan said: "I like to wear short-shorts in the summer - I've got big legs"

Pics please x

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 6/19/18 at 2:23pm