Temp in theatres?

[brackett111]

Posted: 7/9/10 at 5:14pm

I know the theatres are air conditioned, but are the theatres still warm during this crazy heat wave? Lots of people wearing shorts? Are are the theatre pumping the A/C like crazy to help everyone beat the heat?

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 7/9/10 at 5:17pm

I was at Next to Normal last night and it wasn't any cooler than usual.

[Okayfine]

Posted: 7/9/10 at 5:27pm

Most of these theatres are upwards of 100 years old, so the a/c can be kind of spotty. Plan on layers - if it's frigid you'll be fine & if it's warm you can peel. Please do not wear shorts. You're better than that!

[brackett111]

Posted: 7/9/10 at 5:29pm

I would NEVER wear shorts - just wanted a sense of what people were up to during the heat wave. Bringing friends to their first B'Way shows next week and don't want them to be too uncomfortable.

[Okayfine]

Posted: 7/9/10 at 5:33pm

Good to hear! Bway houses are usually hot in the winter & cold in the summer, but that's with ordinary weather. This week , of course, has been brutal & next week will only be a touch better. Wear light clothes & bring a light sweater & you & your friends should be very comfortable. Have a great time!

[KT1385]

Posted: 7/9/10 at 6:55pm

I know certain shows like ::whispers:: "Wicked" which use a lot of fog/smoke/haze need the temp of the theatre to be within a few degrees day to day. One can only assume this holds true during a heat wave such as now.

[dancingthrulife04]

Posted: 7/10/10 at 2:23am

Sitting in the Gershwin on Tuesday night (when it went up to over 100), it got so cold in there that my friend and I were excited to get back outside into the heat.

[Yes, I'm Chance]

Posted: 7/10/10 at 2:28am

What the hell is wrong with shorts. Some people really have nothing better to do than judge others for wearing shorts to the theater?

[dramamama611]

Posted: 7/10/10 at 2:51am

There are many people on these boards that care what people wear to the theater. It seems like shorts and jeans are abombinations. There have been many a thread about it.

Personally, I wouldn't do it, but I don't really care what anyone else wears as long as thier bits are in my line of vision or touching me.

[Broadway Joe]

Posted: 7/10/10 at 3:53am

I wear shorts in the summer, I don't really like doing it but I can't take the heat during my commute to and from the theatres. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in.