What would you wear to a Broadway show?

JJsMom · ‎03-10-2010

I have a confession: I've never been to a Broadway show. I have been to lots of community theater shows where the attire seems to be super casual.

What would you wear to a Broadway show? Is everyone super dressed up?

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Stevie Nix · ‎03-09-2010

People do not dress for a matinee. Perhaps evening shows are a little dressier. I've seen all kinds of dress at Broadway shows. Dress comfortably.

riley1 · ‎03-10-2010

@JJsMom - Sorry, to disappoint, however, I don't see anyone super dressed up anymore.

Last time I went to a play, I think I wore slacks and a nice top. I've also gone in dark blue jeans with a top & jacket.

lulu1 · ‎03-29-2011

You will see everything when it comes to fashion.

If it's a matinee, I usually wear pants and a nice top. At night I tend to dress up. (we usually go to dinner and I enjoy dressing up)

Have fun; I love Broadway shows.

The seats are very close together and you either have to hold or sit on your coat so if you wear a coat, don't wear a bulky one.

queendiva · ‎03-12-2010

Day or night? What time of year?

As with everything else, Broadway theater attendance has gone very casual.

I would not suggest very dressy. Daytime will be more casual than evening- but not by much. Wear what you feel good in. Some of the older theaters have seats that leave you with less room than on an airplane.

PJKuhnny · ‎05-06-2016

Just saw two Broadway shows within the last few months. Most people were dressed pretty casual. Blue jeans on most, however, my friends and I wore black dress pants with a blouse or a sweater. Think pretty much whatever you are most comforable in, I would wear that.

Skididdy · ‎11-05-2013

I usually feel when I do go to a Broadway or even off broadway or touring shows, its a special occasion, at least I make it a special occastion. The last one I went to I wore a long black skirt, boots, and a dressy Linea sweater.

Its whatever you want it to be. Have fun .

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

few people dress up to see a broadway show.

most want to be comfortable while sitting down.

i generally wear a nice pant, nice top, and flats or boots.

i occasionally wear black leggings with a nice tunic top.

i see everything from jeans and leggings to dresses and skirts......and everything in between. have even seen sweatshirts/hoodies.

VERY few men are in suits.

we do make a full evening out of it and enjoy going to dinner and cocktails before the show.

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Greeneyedlady21 · ‎01-06-2015

I make it a special occasion too. I went to Hamilton last summer and I wore a Calvin Klein dress with sparkles on the sleeves. Carried a sparkly clutch.

I don't have many occasions to get dressed up and I enjoy doing that. For me it made the experience even more special. It was a matinee. Any time I've been to shows I've dressed up.

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NJgirl 1205 · ‎02-22-2014

I always dress up for theater/concert as it is typically a special outing involving dinner at a nice restaurant. Obviously I would not wear a glittery gown but a nice blouse with slacks or skirt, or pretty dress is very appropriate. If some choose to dress like slobs it’s on them. Wear what makes you feel great and enjoy the show.