Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette

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?

Updated On: 7/27/15 at 10:21 AM

She is a national treasure.

Though I disagree about the drinking - some shows need a cocktail or two.

The only thing we bring is a bottle of water in case we get thirsty.

^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.

Unfortunately, people would ignore it.