Why do so many shows conform to the typical Tue-Sun performance schedule?- Page 2

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 3/7/24 at 9:13am

Hearthemsing, nobody is asking for Broadway shows to change their schedule to suit one person, so please let it go. 

The latest survey from the Broadway League shows that vacationers on theater binges are not so common. Yes, 95% of theater-goers were likely to see another show, but it isn't going to be the next day's matinee. After 3 months, only 42% of those people will have seen another show. And only 55% of theatergoers saw at least two shows last year. 

https://www.broadwaynews.com/the-broadway-league-releases-2022-2023-audience-demographics-report/#:~:text=In%20terms%20of%20repeat%20attenders,61.4%25%20in%202018%2D2019.&text=In%202022%2D2023%2C%20Broadway%20attracted,on%20average%2C%20a%20younger%20audience.

So we bingers are a sizable chunk of the audience, but unfortunately not large enough to start offering frequent Thursday and Friday matinees, as awesome as that would be for those of us who try to cram in as many shows as possible per trip. 

Christmas week is so great for this because every year it is possible to do a two show day every day of the week. 

[hearthemsing22]

Posted: 3/7/24 at 9:38am

Are you reading the same thread I am? Someone literally said if people can get used to someone else's schedule, so can Broadway performers. Post #21. 

However, I do agree with you on the vacationers point! 

[RippedMan]

Posted: 3/7/24 at 10:09am

hearthemsing22 said: "RippedMan said: "I just got back from London and was able to fit 6 shows into a Wednesday - Friday schedule because they had such variety for matinees. Stranger Things had a Friday matinee, etc. I don’t see why that wouldn’t work here."

Theater is different in the West End than it is on Broadway. Again, think of the performers, The other people involved in the productions. They already struggle with demanding schedules. Do you seriously think they'd be in favor of changing that just for you? I also think they send out surveys after shows sometimes asking about peoples show time preferences. Sometimes, a specific response from those triggers a change in schedule. So yes, it does happen, it doesn't need to be changed. Your work schedule is not the same as a theater schedule and they do not need to conform to fit what works for you. No, they do not have to get used to it just because you have."

Not sure how this got personal… just saying it really worked for my schedule on vacation because I was able to make every day a 2 show day. But I get that’s not typical for everyone’s vacation. 

[dramamama611]

Posted: 3/7/24 at 10:27am

hearthemsing22 said: "Are you reading the same thread I am? Someone literally said if people can get used to someone else's schedule, so can Broadway performers. Post #21.

However, I do agree with you on the vacationers point!"

 

That's about ADAPTING, not bending to the will of any individual.