People Leaving at Intermission- Page 5

[BPfan81]

Posted: 4/17/18 at 5:28pm

Interesting thread! I've never left a show at intermission, in the last decade or so I have been going to the theatre. And I can't say I've noticed anyone doing so. However, I don't go to shows I have a feeling I'll probably dislike, and I'd rather see a show I like more than once, as opposed to just seeing a show I don't know. And I rarely take reviews into consideration. Usually, a performer or a theme brings you to the show and, regardless of opinion, I'll go see it just for the performer or that particular show.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/17/18 at 5:40pm

I definitely still hear ushers tell people how long a show is as they go in, and people do read the playbills if only to see what the last song is in Act 1 so they can pee (or, I guess, leave).

[NievesG]

Posted: 4/17/18 at 6:26pm

I've seen people walk out during Book of Mormon during 'Hasa Diga Eebowai.' The show has been around for a bit and I'm still surprised that people are offended (maybe) by that song in particular considering the entire musical itself. 

Aside from that, I've never really notice people leaving during intermission. All the anecdotes here are pretty funny, though.

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/17/18 at 6:28pm

NievesG said: "I've seen people walk out during Book of Mormon during 'Hasa Diga Eebowai.' "

It's also a great moment for SRO people to get a good premium seat upgrade in the process.

(And, yes, I asked the usher beforehand and timed it to the end of the song, people...)

[msmp]

Posted: 4/17/18 at 6:31pm

The thing that always surprises me about people leaving at intermission (when it's not clear that it's because of boredom/disgust) is...do they really think tickets are as much as $299 or $399 for just one act? Broadway is expensive, but barring a Bruce Springsteen or Bette Midler event, it's not that expensive!

[haterobics]

Posted: 4/17/18 at 7:04pm

msmp said: "The thing that always surprises me about people leaving at intermission (when it's not clear that it's because of boredom/disgust) is...do they really think tickets are as much as $299 or $399 for just one act? Broadway is expensive, but barring a Bruce Springsteen or Bette Midler event, it's notthat expensive!"

Well, there are one-act plays and musicals out there, though... you aren't paying per-minute, it's per-show.

[BPfan81]

Posted: 4/17/18 at 7:18pm

msmp said: they really think tickets are as much as $299 or $399 for just one act? Broadway is expensive, but barring a Bruce Springsteen or Bette Midler event, it's notthat expensive!"

I suppose the same can be said about concert tickets being expensive and audience members leaving the concert a few songs in. I guess those who do either don't care much for the expense, or just either get bored very easily! I still say, if you don't research/learn a bit about the event you want to attend, then don't spend the money if you think you'll walk out because you get bored/won't like the show! For instance, I haven't seen Mormon and don't plan to as it doesn't interest me.

 

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 4/18/18 at 10:06am

I'd like to think the person caught in that spotlight NEVER tried to leave early again. 

I'm sure they probably continue to do it, especially since nobody else does that.  It's funny, but it's not going to change anyone's behavior.