Opening Night Tickets

OK - let's start with the fact I enjoy on and off B/way shows enough to see 15 - 20 per year, and I still don't know the ropes. I've always wondered how to get to see an Opening Night of a top show, and miracle of all miracles I just got opening night tickets to Three Days of Rain. 5th row mezz, but what the heck. Anyhow, here's my question. Was this an odd happening? I've never had the opportunity before, and I'd sure like to again. And, come to think of it, can I go in street clothes? Any suggestions to add to the experience before the curtain goes up?

Yeah, I wouldn't advise street clothes, but my dress-up it's not like you have to wear a gown like some of the goers will be, but definitely nice shirt and pants outfit, or suit, maybe some jewelry to go w/ it. With people there in gowns, you really don't want to stick out like a sore thumb in jeans. Monday night at Phantom there were two people in jeans that well...stuck out like sore thumbs. I'll be there too, hope to see you!

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I can't say for sure, but I imagine they'd sell less.

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oh, are you allowed to wait outside the theater to try and get autographs and pics, or no?
ill just try to go to a closing perf or a last performance for a performer...

I often buy tix when a show first goes on sale. Guess I'll just have to be more aware from now on. Thanks.

Thanks. This happens to be a Telecharge show. Just glad to have the chance. Bet a bunch of big names will come out for Julia Roberts.

And that's all I have to say about that . . .

(F. Gump)

I managed to get tickets to a few opening nights. I would advise dressing up. Also keep in mind that almost everyone in the audiance is a friend/family of someone in the show. So watch what you say if you end up not liking the show.
bwayondabrain> I tried stagedooring after Light In the Piazza's opening night and John Lithgow was more than happy to sign for everyone. Kelli OHara also signed but everyone else ran out to the party or left with friends and family members so no one bothered them to sign.

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Thanks all for both laughs and kindness. As to closing perfs, been to a few, Caroline or Change and Proof notable among them. Very emotional. Have tix to 3/26 "closing" perf of LITP, but happily it was extended again. Be glad to finally get to see it in a few weeks, regardless.
PS: I LOVE Sara Ramirez, too. Just ask my wife! ; )