OT-The Lion King New York

[rthutchens]

For those of you that have seen The Lion King on Broadway at the Minskoff Theatre, what do recommend as good seats? This will be our first Broadway show so we are unsure bout what to wear, what time to get there? Any advice appreciated.

 

[ctink23]

I have not seen the Lion King on Broadway (saw it traveling when I was in college years ago), but have seen many, many broadway shows. Orchestra seats are great seats. The center aisle seats are usually more expensive that stage right or left, which are still good seats.

When I saw the Lion King traveling, my seats were far away. I felt it made a big difference because I missed out on some of the elaborate details. But then again, the theatre was not in NYC, so I can't attest to how it is set up or if mezzanine or balcony seats have restricted views.

You can dress fairly casually for shows. Most time, I see that people in the audience range in attire from jeans and nice shirts to dresses, slacks, etc.

I usually get to the theatre about 30 minutes before the show is set to start, though many people are seated right up until the curtain rises (and sometimes after).

Hope this helps! Have a great time!

 

[kydisneyfans]

We went over Thanksgiving in 2010 and sat in the center balcony, about halfway up. In retrospect, it would have been nicer on the floor, but nothing was available 4 months out.

For dress code, I wore a dress shirt/tie/dress pants, my wife wore a dress/over the knee boots and our son wore a button down shirt and khakis. Since it was an evening show we saw everything from ball gowns and tuxes to polos and jeans.

It's a fantastic experience and we were blown away by the performance.

 

[aprilgail2]

We went over Thanksgiving in 2010 and sat in the center balcony, about halfway up. In retrospect, it would have been nicer on the floor, but nothing was available 4 months out.

For dress code, I wore a dress shirt/tie/dress pants, my wife wore a dress/over the knee boots and our son wore a button down shirt and khakis. Since it was an evening show we saw everything from ball gowns and tuxes to polos and jeans.

It's a fantastic experience and we were blown away by the performance.

Ball gowns??? I can't say I have seen anyone in a ball gown at a broadway show in the past 20 years- and we go often LOL. We go to evening shows and matinees- people in slacks, jeans, shorts, t shirts...maybe one or two in a suit jacket but nothing crazy like like old days.

 

[mjkacmom]

Get there 1/2 hour early, to get in line for the ladies room. If you think you might need to pee again, run there for intermission, or else you will spend another 1/2 on line.

As to how you dress, it's a crapshoot.

 

[My5Mouseketeers]

I would say you can wear anything to a Broadway show these days. For us, the dress code usually has more to do with the restaurant we are going to rather than the show. Nicer restaurants mean nicer clothes. Pizza before the show means jeans and loafers.

 

[Metsfan520]

I would say you can wear anything to a Broadway show these days. For us, the dress code usually has more to do with the restaurant we are going to rather than the show. Nicer restaurants mean nicer clothes. Pizza before the show means jeans and loafers.

That's what decides what I wear too. and the weather, and if I'm walking, taking a cab or the subway. Most people don't get super dressed up anymore--they haven't in the 20 + years I've been going to Broadway shows.

 

[cornflake]

I think dress depends on the show and the crowd. Generally you'll get a mix leaning toward suits, nice outfits, as most people come from work. Nicer, more 'adult' show or a special show, most people will dress nicely, even if it's jeans, people wear nicer, tailored fit, dark jeans with a shirt and jacket or a nice blouse. If it's, frankly, a tourist draw, you'll get the jeans and sneakers thing more. Upshot is no one will toss you out based on clothing.

I've seen gowns and tuxes a plenty but it's mostly at the ballet or opera (where there will also be people in general nice wear and the occasional scruffster) and/or galas or opening nights on B'way and more 'special' shows. But the ballet and opera people dress better in general all the time.

Interestingly (to me, heh) at the ballet or opera though, most every kid is dressed up (tiny suit, fancy dress, tights, mary janes), even if they go all the time, it's very cute.