Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#1
Posted: 7/27/15 at 10:21am
These rules make sense. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/R-E-S-P-E-C-T-Patti-LuPone-Shares-Her-Top-Five-Rules-of-Theater-Etiquette-20150727
In the July 24th Wall Street Journal, Ms. LuPone shared her top five rules of theater etiquette. Check them out below:
1. R-E-S-P-E-C-T- Be aware of your theatergoing neighbor. In front of you, behind you, to your right, and left. Treat them with respect, unless you're sitting next to a loudmouthed idiot.
2. Power Down - Turn off all electronic devices, and watch the play instead.
3. Have Dinner Beforehand- Refrain from eating and drinking in your seat. The majestic old ladies that are Broadway's great theaters deserve your respect. The theater isn't your kitchen. There is always intermission to imbibe.
4. Use Judgment - Don't feel obligated to give everything you see a standing ovation.
5. Prepare For Bliss - Come to the theater with the expectation of being transported. Isn't that why you bought the ticket?
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#2
Posted: 7/27/15 at 3:22pm
I especially love the last two!
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#3
Posted: 7/27/15 at 3:26pm
She is a national treasure.
Though I disagree about the drinking - some shows need a cocktail or two.
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#4
Posted: 7/27/15 at 4:35pm
I disagree about the drinking as well. I have sinus issues and the back of my throat easily gets dry. I like having the drink so I can take a sip and avoid coughing. Of course, I don't "jostle my ice", "slurp loudly", or "suck like a street walker". :)
Agree totally on the food!
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#5
Posted: 7/27/15 at 5:12pm
The only thing we bring is a bottle of water in case we get thirsty.
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#6
Posted: 7/27/15 at 5:18pm
I strongly agree with number 4. I hate it when you can sense the audience didn't really like the play but then they all stand up because A) it's a well-known cast or B) the cast just won't leave the stage. And then I end up being the only sitting down
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#7
Posted: 7/27/15 at 5:45pm
^Yes. I never realized that I stood up for pretty much everything until I visited England and went to a few shows on the West End (where no one gave standing ovations). I am now a lot more focused in on how the show actually makes me feel when it ends rather than who is in it, etc.
Understudy Joined: 10/5/12
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#8
Posted: 7/27/15 at 10:28pm
This is GREAT. I wish it could be distributed before every show by Telecharge and Ticketmaster in their event reminders.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette#9
Posted: 7/27/15 at 10:39pm
Unfortunately, people would ignore it.
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