Wearing a costume to Wicked?

[Lucy222]

Posted: 10/25/23 at 12:53pm

I’m taking my nine year old son to the Wicked 20th anniversary show next week and he wants to wear his scarecrow costume.  (A simple kids costume but similar to the one from Wizard of Oz or Fiyero’s.  He can easily remove the hat and headpiece during the performance though.)  It is a special show, and the day before Halloween, but I’m curious if this is okay or frowned upon.  We’ve never been to a show on Broadway before, just tours.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 10/25/23 at 12:58pm

Perfectly okay. Especially for a child and a show like Wicked.

[ElephantLoveMedley]

Posted: 10/25/23 at 12:59pm

Certainly not a problem as long as you're being respectful of the audience members around you (namely, like you said, taking off any hats or headpieces that might block the view for the folks behind you). Enjoy the show!

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/25/23 at 1:01pm

He should absolutely go in his Scarecrow costume. We’re in Hallowe’en mode, so the time frame is appropriate. Removing the hat once he’s seated will comfort those sitting behind him (don’t wait until performance starts). He’s 9 years old so it’s fully acceptable. Now, if he were 25 or older, this sorta looks creepy. 

[GingerSnaps2]

Posted: 10/26/23 at 8:05am

Yes.  I have a feeling it’s going to be quite festive at the Gershwin.  Have a wonderful time! (Depending on how tall he is, you may want to ask for a booster cushion.)

[Impeach2017]

Posted: 10/26/23 at 10:33am

I wouldn't.  Children don't like to be singled out as somehow different in a situation.  It might be traumatizing for the child and also uncomfortable for a whole performance.

[Leisie93]

Posted: 10/26/23 at 11:14am

I'd say 100% go for it. If it's the day before Halloween and it's Wicked we're talking about here, I wouldn't be surprised if your son isn't the only audience member in costume.

[Leisie93]

Posted: 10/26/23 at 11:15am

Impeach2017 said: "I wouldn't. Children don't like to be singled out as somehow different in a situation. It might be traumatizing for the child and also uncomfortable for a whole performance."

But it sounds like her son wants to. It also sounds like it was her son's idea.

[Impeach2017]

Posted: 10/26/23 at 3:35pm

I was asked for an opinion, and I gave it, nothing more. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 10/26/23 at 3:44pm

Impeach2017 said: "I wouldn't. Children don't like to be singled out as somehow different in a situation. It might be traumatizing for the child and also uncomfortable for a whole performance."

I’m taking my nine year old son to the Wicked 20th anniversary show next week and he wants to wear his scarecrow costume.

Where in this sentence does it say or imply thry’re forcing him to wear a costume? Adults like you were the ones who never left their hometowns nor took risks in their lives - just to be safe. 

[Lucy222]

Posted: 10/28/23 at 12:18am

Thank you everyone for the quick and thoughtful responses.  We fly out in the morning and the costume is packed.  😁

[QueenTwinnied]

Posted: 10/28/23 at 5:39am

Impeach2017 said: "I wouldn't. Children don't like to be singled out as somehow different in a situation. It might be traumatizing for the child and also uncomfortable for a whole performance."

You’re a genuine dumbass for posting this. 

[BETTY22]

Posted: 10/29/23 at 8:40pm

Of course you can. The last time I was at the show I saw both adults and children dressed up. Was exciting