Opening night attire for Waitress

Hi everyone,

I bought a ticket to the opening night show of Waitress (rear mezzanine), and I was wondering what kind of attire would be best for it. I'm a female college student and I've never been to an opening night before, and I've heard some people say it depends on the show. I imagine Waitress might be on the slightly more casual side of things (maybe not Avenue Q casual), but I'm far from an expert when it comes to Broadway.

Thanks!

I would think you can't go wrong with something along the lines of business casual. That's what I try to stick to for any production (although granted many, many people go more casual). I don't think you'd be out of place even if some people are more dressed up, and if others are more casual, still think it's a nice gesture for any show.

Broadway has not enforced a dress code in years. Often when opening night tickets are available to the public, the general audience dresses no differently than they would any other performance. When I attend opening nights, I wear a button-up shirt, slacks, and oxfords (which I wear for ordinary performances as well). It's nice to dress up, but by no means is it required for opening night any more than it's required for ordinary performances. I went to the opening night performance of Spring Awakening this season and was seated next to a man who was wearing cargo shorts and flip flops. The bar has been set incredibly low these days.

Went to opening of Fiddler. Some dressed up, but general public was mostly casual.

I vote for dressing up. Can we all just tell people to dress up for opening night? I can't imagine a scenario where some people are wearing tuxedos and having their photographs taken and I'd feel comfortable standing close by in jeans.

Dress up. Business attire or Sunday best at least...

Opening Night on Broadway is the same as a regular performance so adhere to the performance time. It's not a live broadcast awards show where you need to be there early as the doors are locked about 30 minutes before the live broadcast.



As for the red carpet/step & repeat backdrop, it's outside on the sidewalk. The press is lined-up outside the curb/sidewalk so if you want to watch the arrivals, you can from across the street as you'll be shuffled into your seats if you're obstructing the entrance to the lobby by standing in that area. Unless you have credentials and are a recognizable face, you won't be permitted onto the red carpet/step & repeat backdrop.

I say dress up, not for others but for yourself. It will make it more of the special occasion that it is.