Broadway Critics - A Question

LimelightMike

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Broadway Critics - A Question#1
Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:20pm

Hey, all!

Quick question: When is it likely that Broadway theatre critics attend performances? I know that it's not like decades ago when they'd "make the deadline" to be printed. Just curious as to when exactly a show would be "critic-ready" and considered "frozen" before opening.

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Broadway Critics - A Question#2
Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:24pm

They generally see the show in the last week of previews prior to the official opening. I think the last one to break this model was The Front Page last season when Scott Rudin forced critics to see it Opening Night for the first time.

Updated On: 11/3/17 at 12:24 PM

HogansHero

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Broadway Critics - A Question#3
Posted: 11/3/17 at 12:25pm

usually 4-5 performances.

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Broadway Critics - A Question#4
Posted: 11/3/17 at 3:46pm

The last week of previews

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Broadway Critics - A Question#5
Posted: 11/4/17 at 11:16am

In the last week of previews, there are normally a few nights that are "press nights"... often filled with critics and friends/family of the producers to pad the audience with people who will clap/laugh/react, etc.

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