Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
#1Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 10:21am
These rules make sense. https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/R-E-S-P-E-C-T-Patti-LuPone-Shares-Her-Top-Five-Rules-of-Theater-Etiquette-20150727
In the July 24th Wall Street Journal, Ms. LuPone shared her top five rules of theater etiquette. Check them out below:
1. R-E-S-P-E-C-T- Be aware of your theatergoing neighbor. In front of you, behind you, to your right, and left. Treat them with respect, unless you're sitting next to a loudmouthed idiot.
2. Power Down - Turn off all electronic devices, and watch the play instead.
3. Have Dinner Beforehand- Refrain from eating and drinking in your seat. The majestic old ladies that are Broadway's great theaters deserve your respect. The theater isn't your kitchen. There is always intermission to imbibe.
4. Use Judgment - Don't feel obligated to give everything you see a standing ovation.
5. Prepare For Bliss - Come to the theater with the expectation of being transported. Isn't that why you bought the ticket?
"Noel [Coward] and I were in Paris once. Adjoining rooms, of course. One night, I felt mischievous, so I knocked on Noel's door, and he asked, 'Who is it?' I lowered my voice and said 'Hotel detective. Have you got a gentleman in your room?' He answered, 'Just a minute, I'll ask him.'" (Beatrice Lillie)
Updated On: 7/27/15 at 10:21 AM
#2Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 3:22pm
I especially love the last two!
Keeping BroadwayWorld Illustrated
#3Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 3:26pm
She is a national treasure.
Though I disagree about the drinking - some shows need a cocktail or two.
#4Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 4:35pm
I disagree about the drinking as well. I have sinus issues and the back of my throat easily gets dry. I like having the drink so I can take a sip and avoid coughing. Of course, I don't "jostle my ice", "slurp loudly", or "suck like a street walker". :)
Agree totally on the food!
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#5Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 5:12pm
The only thing we bring is a bottle of water in case we get thirsty.
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stage_star
Chorus Member Joined: 5/3/14
#6Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 5:18pm
I strongly agree with number 4. I hate it when you can sense the audience didn't really like the play but then they all stand up because A) it's a well-known cast or B) the cast just won't leave the stage. And then I end up being the only sitting down
#7Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 5:45pm
^Yes. I never realized that I stood up for pretty much everything until I visited England and went to a few shows on the West End (where no one gave standing ovations). I am now a lot more focused in on how the show actually makes me feel when it ends rather than who is in it, etc.
NewPhilosophy
Understudy Joined: 10/5/12
#8Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 10:28pm
This is GREAT. I wish it could be distributed before every show by Telecharge and Ticketmaster in their event reminders.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#9Patti LuPone's Top Five Rules of Theatre Etiquette
Posted: 7/27/15 at 10:39pm
Unfortunately, people would ignore it.
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