Broadway Preview Question

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:26pm

So I'm a bit of a broadway newbie, so I apologize if this is a dumb question but...
Is there a stage door at a broadway preview show? Are there playbills at this kind of show? And I know this answer varies from show to show, but for a show like Les Mis, where the cast is pretty familiar with the show, is it worthwhile to see the preview?

Thanks!

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:29pm

Yes to all of the things. It is the same as any other time you go to a Broadway show. It is just before the critics have come and they may be making changes. But yes, there are playbills and the actors may stage door.

[ARTc3]

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:40pm

I'd agree with the above, but I'd like to add a comment to the last question regarding "knowing" a show. Even though a show may be a revival and the cast may - or may not - be familiar with previous production(s), if the show is in previews, it is usually because its a new production. This often means a new interpretation of the work and the assumption that the cast "knows" the work is misleading.

I might still choose to attend a preview, but I wouldn't assume that the production is "frozen" and/or ready for the critics.

Updated On: 12/9/13 at 12:40 PM

Posted: 12/9/13 at 12:53pm

Thanks