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[thatgirl712]

Posted: 4/4/08 at 8:11pm

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[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/4/08 at 8:16pm

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[brettystar]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:13am

Some of my best theater experiences have been whilst on my own. I will be on my own when I travel to NY this May and it does not worry me at all.

[christhefish]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:17am

I agree brettystar the theatre can be an amazing experience on our own.

[gilliane]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:21am

I go to the theatre alone half the time. I got sick of missing shows because friends and family members who claimed they wanted to go couldn't get their acts together, or because most people I know hate musicals. And the great thing about going alone is that it's pretty easy to get great seats.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:35am

And I thought I was a loser for going to see Spamalot alone. Guess I was wrong. I wanted to see it so bad, and of course it would have taken centuries to convince someone to go with me. So I was better just lying to people about what I was doing and going on my own. But because of that, I got into the center orchestra section in row S. Yeah, it was pretty far in the back, but it was still worth it.

[christhefish]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:40am

I never understood why people will choose to miss out on something they want to do just because they don't want to go it alone. See a show, go to a movie, eat by yourself once in awhile, don't suffer just because nobody else wants to do something.

[verynewyorkcurious]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:45am

4/5 of the time I go to see shows alone. It doesn't bother me because I know I'm not the only one, and even if I was, I'd still be okay with it.

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:45am

I know. Being self-conscious isn't worth the trouble. Drop it, don't worry about it, and just have fun.

[Marianne2]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:53am

Yeah, I finally got over my fear of going to the movies by myself over the summer. Which is how I ended up seeing Hairspray 9 times. LOL! And now I got over the fear of going to NYC and live theater by myself. I figure if people are going to judge me for going to see something that I plan on enjoying alone, then I can judge them for not being able to be seen out in public alone.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:54am

I used to miss out on so much because my friends were so anal about even leaving the county let along the state. One day I just decided that I wasn't going to let them hold me back anymore.

And having friends can be something of a downer at times. For example, a friend of mine and I went to see a show this past fall. I had wanted to go to the stage door of a different show afterward because another friend of mine had hinted at wanting a signed cast album for her birthday. I figured I could take care of it while I was in the city. Bzzz, wrong. My friend had made plans with another friend for that evening so we had to hurry home. I ended up having to come back the next day to get the CD signed.

And you never really feel "alone". At least I don't. The only time I ever felt that way was this past Sunday at Up at the Zipper. I think that was because most of the audience seemed to be close friends and family of the cast and composers. But otherwise I never feel self-conscious about being by myself. It's a great experience. I can think of plenty of things I'd have totally missed out on had I waited for my friends to have "time". And I'm glad I got to see those shows. Really glad.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:57am

Updated On: 5/7/09 at 12:57 AM

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 12:57am

Of the 8 shows i have seen on broadway only 3 of them my father joined me for (Rent, DRS and Q) the other 5 I saw myself because he wouldnt apreciate them (he really isnt into the theatre all that much) and so I went myself had great seats and a fantastic time and this august im going by myself to NY and am looking forward to it very very much.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:02am

"I figure if people are going to judge me for going to see something that I plan on enjoying alone, then I can judge them for not being able to be seen out in public alone."

Ha, you tell 'em! Clingy losers! lol

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:02am

Or you could just not judge people at all and focus on enjoying what you went there to do.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:06am

Updated On: 5/7/09 at 01:06 AM

[Baiseur82]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:12am

I have to say that last week I went to a show by myself for the first time and I loved it. I was always missing out on seeing plays that I wanted to see because my friend that I go to NYC with would rather see musicals. I decided that I would not miss another play I wanted to see, if she would not go to see it with me I would just go alone and she could see a musical. I really enjoyed the experience. I sat next to a lovely girl (also there alone) and we had a nice conversation.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:22am

"I sat next to a lovely girl (also there alone) and we had a nice conversation."

That happened to me at Chatterbox once. I sat next to someone at the bar before the show and we were chatting. When we were in the line we were asked if we had reservations. I did but she didn't and I asked if she wanted to sit with me. She was a lovely young woman and I really enjoyed talking to her. She gave me her email but when I got home I realized I couldn't read her handwriting. Sad.

[Weez]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 6:46am

I go to the theatre alone. It's just so difficult getting people's asses in gear to join you, even if they claim to be really keen! Besides, I go to the theatre almost constantly. Even if we worked out some kind of rota, I still don't have enough friends to keep up with me. Ain't no harm in it, and I highly recommend it. :3

[Bwayfan4]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 7:07am

I too am one of the many (so it appears) that enjoys going to see a show alone. (I have seen many shows with a friend, but it's such a hassle trying to coordinat schedules, etc.)

[lesmis]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 7:17am

I enjoy going to shows alone. You get great seats and meet some nice people.

[jordangirl]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 9:05am

Amen!! I got 5th row dead center at Beauty and the Beast last summer two days out because I was solo. Had there been more people with me, we *might* have gotten rear mezz. Plus, it's not like you should be talking during the show anyway.

If there's someone around to go with me, fine. If not, I go by myself. I'm not going to miss out on something just because there's only me.

[postergirl]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 11:48am

Good grief people. She never said she was scared/ too self conscious/ too anal/ too whatever to go alone. she said she'd like some company. Maybe someone to have a coffee with after and discuss the experience.
All of you are so busy crowing about your great seats - no one offered to go with her or offered any support whatsoever.

[winter_sky]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:18pm

She just joined a week ago. I can imagine people aren't jumping at the chance to hang out with a random stranger.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 4/5/08 at 1:19pm

Updated On: 5/7/09 at 01:19 PM