Wed Matinee Dress Code
Wed Matinee Dress Code
bostonbroadwayfan
Featured Actor Joined: 2/14/05
#0Wed Matinee Dress Code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 8:36amJust wondering if a Wed matinee is more casual than a weeknight performance. I want to make a day trip from Boston but dont want to dress up but I also dont want to stand out either. Thanks
Gpvegas
Featured Actor Joined: 9/17/04
#1re: Wed Matinee Dress Code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 8:41amI think as you will see, there is no dress code. As with the evening shows, people wear whatever they feel like.
wexy
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/19/05
#2re: Wed Matinee Dress Code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 8:58am
You have to dye your hair a silver-blue or you might not get in.
#3wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 9:44amwexy, there's an updated dress code that states clearly along with the silver-blue hair latex and/or leather are required for admittance to a wednesday matinee.
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#4wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 10:29am
Don't dress sloppy, but don't overdo it either. I'd even say you could get away with wearing jeans, as long as you have a nice top to go with it.
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peach
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/29/05
#5wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 10:33am
Look nice, but be comfortable. As others have mentioned, clearly, there is no dress code.
I sat behind a woman on a Saturday evening performance of DRS and she was wearing an apalling blue jogging outfit - sweatpants, sweatshirt and sneakers. Nice.
I often wear jeans to the theatre - I dress it up with a nice top/shoes. It's perfectly acceptable, and in that outfit you will look nicer than most of the other patrons - especially the ones in sweats!
Updated On: 3/3/06 at 10:33 AM
#6wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 10:36am
Whenever I go to the theatre I like to wear a red tracksuit with an I <3 Idina shirt underneath. And LOTS of glitter.
But again, that's just me 
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#7wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 10:59am
I should have expected a certain number of wise-ass responses :)
If its warm enough Ill go with the tank top and shorts haha.
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ashley0139
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/3/05
#8wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 3:08pmThis is a never-ending battle, and everyone has strong opinions. You will see people dressed in anything, but I usually go for something a little nice. Even to a matinee.
myManCape
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/26/05
#9wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 6:41pmThere is no dress code, for any show. Dress casual.
#10wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 6:46pmAs you've already been givenn the dress code,I'll just tell you that Jersey Boys is a fantastic choice.
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#11wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 6:48pm
Don't dress sloppy, but don't overdo it either. I'd even say you could get away with wearing jeans, as long as you have a nice top to go with it.
I totally agree. When I'm in the theatre district I ahve a lot of walking to do and usually am seeing two shows. Therefore, the above is perfect.
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#12wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 6:53pmNice to have someone care enough to ask this question!
#13wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 6:54pmI almost half-miss how theater once was a big event to get dresses up for.
#14wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 8:51pmJust look like you're gonna wash your car. That's the dresscode most people follow on any ocassion.
JustChillin8908
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/31/06
#15wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 8:52pm
Follow the general rule of thumb:
"No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service"
Nonfreak
Chorus Member Joined: 2/14/06
#16wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 9:15pmcall me old fashioned.............but I really find it so disheartening that people don't dress up anymore when going to the theater. I have spent many years going to shows and I ALWAYS dress up.....jacket, tie, etc. It made going to a show an "evening out".Now, it seems everybody just throws on whatever to go out. I've worked in theater for about 6 years, and even cast members find it respectful when they see an audience dressed in "proper attire". If you want to dress any old way to see a show, that's your choice.......but my opinion is ."stand out....people will respect you for it and take notice" Going to the theater should still mean something a little special.
Mamie
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/26/04
#18wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 9:26pmI'm one who also likes to dress for the theatre - if for no other reason than out of respect for the performers on the stage. I do dress casual (but nice) for matinees. I also know that many like to wear jeans at matinees and that's fine as long as they're nice. The torn raggy jeans, or the ones hanging half way off the butt are absolutely taboo in my book. I feel like people who wear those with torn tshirts couldn't care less about themselves or the people on the stage. I wish they'd just stick with movies.
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#19wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 9:27pmA baggy t-shirt and jeans is always underdressed. Yes, even at a matinee, even with rush tickets, even at Rent. I loathe when people make excuses for dressing like that.
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iliketheater
Broadway Star Joined: 12/10/05
#20wed matinee dress code
Posted: 3/3/06 at 9:27pm
"Just look like you're gonna wash your car. That's the dresscode most people follow on any ocassion."
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#21wed matinee dress code
Posted: 7/22/07 at 10:40am
I know this is an old thread but I did want to do my due diligence and search the subject...
Do to the warmer weather at this time of year, do you see (think that) nice shorts (dockers) for gentlemen are considered acceptable? Naturally with a nice collared pull over.
Thank you as always...
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Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
junkyard
Stand-by Joined: 4/9/07
#23wed matinee dress code
Posted: 7/22/07 at 11:03amBe respectful of those silver hair with blue tint women. They pay full price for their tickets.......they don't stand in line at TKTS......
#24wed matinee dress code
Posted: 7/22/07 at 11:14amI honestly can't remember the last time I got dressed up for a theatrical event. Except the Tonys.
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