Broadway show Wicked, cameras allowed??

[Jeanne B]

For those that have seen Wicked, I'm taking DD14 to see it in Boston in a couple of weeks and I'm wondering if I can bring my camera? Usually if no cameras are allowed it will state so on the ticket and my tickets don't say anything. I'm assuming there's no flash photography at a minimum but I don't care about that, I just want to be able to get a few pictures during the show.

 

[meeko_33785]

I believe that there is no photography during the show, flash or otherwise.

 

[tiggger1]

yes, no photography

when are you going? Im going on tues!

 

[Eeyore'sthebest]

No photography during the show. You can bring it in case you want to wait outside the stage door and take pictures of the cast afterwards.
Enjoy!

 

[Jeanne B]

when are you going? Im going on tues!

We're going Oct 7th. We have dress circle seats and I'm hoping I made a good seat choice!! DD's best friend and her parents are in Boston this weekend to see the show so I'm looking forward to hear how they liked it (and I just thought, I could have waited and asked them the photography question).

You can bring it in case you want to wait outside the stage door and take pictures of the cast afterwards.

That's good to know. I wondered if they did bag searches to see if you had a camera with you, I would at least like to get some pics before and after the show if possible so I'm glad to hear that I can at least bring my camera with me.

 

[starwishing]

YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! Just saw it again for the 2nd time about 3 weeks ago. (First time was a year ago) I definitely don't think cameras of any type are allowed. HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!!!

 

[CraftyMouse]

That's good to know. I wondered if they did bag searches to see if you had a camera with you, I would at least like to get some pics before and after the show if possible so I'm glad to hear that I can at least bring my camera with me.

No photography allowed. Not only is it a standard policy for most performances it is very distracting to those around you...even without the flash. They will not do bag searches but if they see you using your camera in the theater they will stop you...even before and after the show.

Personal mini-rant here (and not directed to the OP) - it takes me right out of the performance if those around me are taking pictures, fiddling with noisy bags of candy, humming along, etc. Yes, all of these things have happened to me. Okay...mini-rant over...thank you for your time.

 

[Jeanne B]

YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! Just saw it again for the 2nd time about 3 weeks ago. (First time was a year ago) I definitely don't think cameras of any type are allowed. HAVE A GREAT TIME!!!!!!

Thank you!! I've heard nothing but good things about this show, I got the tickets as a surprise for DD's birthday in August. She had mentioned the show several times this year so she was quite excited to open the Wicked cd I bought her for her birthday and to then see tickets attached, but I think I'm just as excited as she is, if not more!!

 

[Jeanne B]

they will stop you...even before and after the show.

Well that was the only time I was going to use it since finding out that no photography is allowed (which I guessed was the case, just surprised not to see it stated on the tickets like usual). So you're saying you can't even take pictures of the cast outside the stage door after the show as Eeyore'sthebest said?

We're going to be spending the weekend in Boston so I'll have my dSLR with me, just thought it would be nice to take some pictures of the outside of the opera house and at least some pictures of the cast after the show if possible, I just don't want to arrive with my camera only to be told I can't even bring it in the theater (which would be a problem since we're staying at a hotel and will be taking a taxi or the subway to the opera house).

 

[starwishing]

Thank you!! I've heard nothing but good things about this show, I got the tickets as a surprise for DD's birthday in August. She had mentioned the show several times this year so she was quite excited to open the Wicked cd I bought her for her birthday and to then see tickets attached, but I think I'm just as excited as she is, if not more!!

That is a wonderful birthday present!! My sister & I took my dd for her birthday, she is turning 13 & she loved it!! Have a GREAT time!!!!!

 

[tiggger1]

I think what they are saying is that you arent allowed to take pictures of the set or anything before or after the show, you should be able to take pictures outside waiting for the cast.

I got 2nd row right center dress. They are supposed to AMAZING seats because you are really close to the stage you are up a level and I only have 1 row in front of us.. I got my tickets about 1 1/2 YEARS ago, how about you!

 

[Linzybrooke]

Traditional ettiquete for Broadway shows is no photography IN the building due to safety and copywrite issues. You will be allowed to take photos outside the theatre, and some theatres allow photography in the lobby, but once you enter the house it is expected that you will put it away. The ushers are told to take this very seriously and will ask you to leave if they feel you are breaking the rules. When we saw Hairspray the couple next to us had their camera out and was told twice to put it away, they weren't using it. After the second time they were given the option of either giving their camera to the usher who would give it to the will-call ticket agent to be picked up after the show, or to vacate the theatre.

Not directed at the OP: I agree with the poster who said that the taking of photos, messing with candy wrappers, etc is distracting and takes you out of the performance. The theatre at Fair Park in Dallas is horrible for this! I grew up in MN and all the theatres had strict no eating/drinking during the performance rules, you could place an order for an intermission snack, they would deliver it to your seat at the start of intermission and would come collect the trash or remainder before the show started again. At Fair Park they sell candy and cans of soda right at each door and everyone just takes it in with them. Drives me batty!

 

[MM27]

If you want pictures of the show, most shows sell a program that usually includes great pictures of the main scenes. I've been to Broadway shows where they announce no photography and people still take pictures, some even with flash. Very annoying.

I don't see why you couldn't take pictures after the show at the stage door. I saw A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum when Whoopi Goldberg was in it and got a pic with her and when John Stamos was in How to Succeed in Business I got one with him. Both on Broadway in NY, but once they are outside, it's up to the actor/actress if they want pics taken.

Anyway, have fun at the show.

 

[CraftyMouse]

Yes, you definitely can take pictures at the stage door. At that point you are not in the house and the actors are not in costume so it isn't a problem.

Have a great time! Wicked is one of my all-time favorite shows!

 

[Corwin12]

DW and I are going on October 7th ... matinee (since we live 2 hours away from Boston.) I got Orchestra center seats 6 rows from the stage. I have never been to the Opera House before so I am hoping we are not too close since I don't know how high the stage is.

 

[tiggger1]

DW and I are going on October 7th ... matinee (since we live 2 hours away from Boston.) I got Orchestra center seats 6 rows from the stage. I have never been to the Opera House before so I am hoping we are not too close since I don't know how high the stage is.

What row are your seats? Just in case you didnt know they start AAA, BBB, CCC, AA, BB, CC, DD, then they start A, B, C

so if your row is f then you are really 13 rows back instead of 6!

( most people dont know this)

 

[barkley]

just want to add-even if a theatre (talking any kind including shows at your kid's school or dance recital) allows photos-for the safety of the performers DON'T DO IT.

i cannot tell you how many performers i know that have gotten injured due to a flash going off in the audience. think about how your eyes have to adjust when the house lights go out and the stage lights come on, now compound that by however many times a performer comes on stage, and all the lighting changes that occur while they are on. back stage lights are kept low (if there is any light beyond what flows from on stage in the first place) so it's an optical adjustment everytime we enter. also, often times performers have cues that are visual based on lighting-a flash going off can distract a performer, or be misinterpreted-and when you are doing choreographed movements a misstep can result in both your own and several other peoples injuries.

in recent years i've seen a young performer get blinded by a flash and walk off the stage into the orchestra pit and a dancer in the midst of back hand springs across stage blinded and slam into the wall (as well as another performer) .

enjoy the show, buy the program for nice staged photos-and then take photos IF the performers are willing afterwards (it's preferable to ask first, esp. with some juvinile performers-their parents may be very protective of their off stage privacy).

 

[Honu]

I've seen people get hassled about cameras that weren't concealed in bags, so take a big purse.

We had a woman in front of us at Lion King take out her phone and discretely take a pic. I barely saw it. Security swarmed down immediately to escort her out the door. I'd say we missed a good 5 minutes of the show due to the ruckus she and her family caused.

 

[KimAshton]

Not allowed to take pictures inside the theater but definitely stand at the stage door. Most actors will sign your playbill and they will take pics.

 

[Just Jan]

We saw wicked at the Opera House yesterday afternoon. You're going to love it! Victoria Matlok plays Elphaba and she is terrific! The theatre errupted into applause when she (Elphaba) first appeared on stage.
The puns are very funny, and Glinda is a riot.

Before the show started I asked one of the ushers if I could take a picture of the stage. NOPE! I figured it couldn't hurt to ask, but there was no way I was going to take one after being denied.

hae a nice time