Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
#1Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/13/15 at 7:35pm
I tried searching this, but came up with no results. Anyway, let's revisit established / commonly used names of those dedicated Broadway show fan groups? I think fans of "Rent" are "RentHeads". How about other fan group names of well known shows? Fire away. from Roman in Austin, Texas
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"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: 9/13/15 at 07:35 PM
#2Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/13/15 at 7:40pm
"established" is a tough word to use in this kind of situation. I'll tell you the ones I've heard used before, but I can't promise that they'll all be "well-known":
-Wicked: "Wickedites"
-Hedwig: "Hed-heads"
-Newsies: "Fansies"
-Fun Home: "Fun Homies"
-American Idiot: "idiots"
-Spring Awakening: "Guilty Ones"
-Phantom of the Opera: "Phans"
Updated On: 9/13/15 at 07:40 PM
#3Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/13/15 at 7:40pm
Phanatics.
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Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#4Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/13/15 at 7:44pm
How about The Miserable Ones for Les Miz?
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#5Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/13/15 at 7:45pm
The first fan nickname I heard for Wicked was "Shizkids," maybe as early as the SF tryout.
"Mizzies" has been around for a while, too.
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#6Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/13/15 at 7:46pm
I've heard LesMisfits.
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#7Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/13/15 at 7:47pm
For matilda it's maggots.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
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#8Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/13/15 at 7:48pm
jorge, that sounds gross. : )
"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: 9/13/15 at 07:48 PM
#9Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 12:39am
Heathers fans are "Corn Nuts"
#10Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 12:52am
The hardcore Jekyll & Hyde fans refer to themselves as "Jekkies."
"Was uns befreit, das muss stärker sein als wir es sind." -Tanz der Vampire
#12Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 2:00am
hork said: "Jekyll & Hyde has fans?"
Hahahaha you're so clever!
"Was uns befreit, das muss stärker sein als wir es sind." -Tanz der Vampire
#13Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 2:02am
gleek4114 said: "Heathers fans are "Corn Nuts""
You're half right.
#14Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 5:56am
Heidi Blix ran a poll on her vlog and Something Rotten fans voted to be known as Eggheads.
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luvcaroline
Broadway Star Joined: 10/19/05
#15Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 6:05am
We can't forget the "Scaryotypes" for Passing Strange!
#16Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 7:43pm
How about CellBlockers for fans of Chicago? It has a nice ring to it, I think. I didn't think of it, but it was from someone directly connected to the show. She was nice enough to come up with a suggestion.
"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)
yankeefan7
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
#17Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 9:44pm
Back in the day when J&H opened in 1997, the "Jekkies" were a very rabid fan base. BTW - J&H ran fro over 1500 performances so somebody had to like it !!
#18Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/14/15 at 11:50pm
[title of show] fans were called Tossers.
#19Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/15/15 at 12:52am
There was a group in the 90s that called themselves the 'Skidoos" that were insane "Chicago" fans.
They were awful. They had a King who dressed in a cape and crown and would induct people into the group in Shubert Alley. Many cast members found them scary and disturbing.
StephieElise
Featured Actor Joined: 11/12/12
#20Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/15/15 at 4:33am
Ozians for Wicked (at least in Australia - even the official Facebook used it)
tamra2
Stand-by Joined: 1/9/07
#21Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/15/15 at 10:17am
Can't forget Altarholics for Altar Boyz :)
#22Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/16/15 at 12:11am
I once read that Avenue Q fans are called Q-Tips. All the other ones I knew had already been mentioned.
"I have maggots in my scrotum!"
#23Established Nicknames For Broadway Show Fans?
Posted: 9/16/15 at 12:16am
CAROLINE OR CHANGE fans called themselves "Bleach Cups".
