What opera is best to see first?

There’s a lot written about what operas are great for first-timers. Carmen, Don Giovanni, Tosca, The Barber of Seville, La bohème, La traviata, these are all popular picks, apparently some of our best bets at luring new audiences to the opera (and having them come back again).

Can you wear jeans to Broadway show?

Answer: There is no dress code for Broadway shows. Some people like to dress up and make a night of it, and some people will go in jeans. While we highly encourage you to dress up – Broadway is a special treat, after all – you will be admitted to your show as long as you have a ticket.

What should you not do at a theater performance?

10 Things to Never Do at the Theatre

Don’t Arrive Late. This is a big no-no.
Don’t Use Your Programme as a Fan.
Don’t Eat.
Don’t Talk During the Show.
Don’t Laugh Excessively at Inappropriate Times.
Don’t Use Your Phone or Any Other Electronic Devices.
Don’t Kiss Your Significant Other During the Show.
Don’t Cough.

Can you bring a bag to a Broadway show?

Can you bring shopping bags into a Broadway theatre? Yes- as long as they are small enough to fit under your seat or between your legs. Do not expect to store bags on a seat next to you or in the aisle, as both will not be permitted.

Can you drink at Broadway shows?

At most Broadway venues, you can pick up water, beverages (alcoholic and otherwise) and candy at the concession stands. These are the only foods approved for consumption in the theater — and at some theaters, you’re required to consume them in the lobby before you enter the seating area.

Can you eat at a Broadway show?

Most Broadway theaters do allow food at your seat (meaning snacks, not, say, a large pizza), but most Off-Broadway theaters do not (except in the lobby). Both Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters usually sell concessions, though security probably won’t stop you from bringing a candy bar in your purse.

What is theater etiquette?

Theatre etiquette is how you behave in the drama classroom or in a rehearsal in order to get along and be a good person in the theatrical world.

What is the best rated Broadway show in NYC?

Top Ten Best Broadway Shows Ever Made

Hamilton. The story of the man on the ten dollar bill has been Broadway’s number one smash hit since its release.
The Producers.
The Phantom of the Opera.
The Book of Mormon.
Les Miserables.
West Side Story.
Wicked.
Kinky Boots.

What is the best Broadway show right now?

Thrillist Explorers

Beetlejuice. Opened: April 25, 2019.
Come From Away. Opened: March 12, 2017.
Dear Evan Hansen. Opened: December 4, 2016.
Girl from the North Country. Opened: March 5, 2020.
Hadestown. Opened: April 17, 2019.
Hamilton. Opened: August 6, 2015.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Jagged Little Pill.

What is the most expensive Broadway musical in history?

The Spider-Man

What are the top 5 musicals of all time?

1 The Lion King (1994) (8.5)
2 Hamilton (2020) (8.5)
3 Singin’ In The Rain (1952) (8.3)
4 La La Land (2016) (8.0)
5 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) (8.0)
6 Aladdin (1992) (8.0)
7 Beauty And The Beast (1991) (8.0)
8 The Sound Of Music (1965) (8.0)

What is the best musical play?

What’s the best musical of all time?

1 Les Miserables.
2 Wicked.
3 The Phantom of the Opera.
4 Sweeney Todd.
5 Rent.
6 A Chorus Line.
7 Into the Woods.
8 West Side Story.

Do I Hear a Waltz musical?

Do I Hear a Waltz? is a musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Richard Rodgers, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. It was adapted from Laurents’ 1952 play The Time of the Cuckoo, which was the basis for the 1955 film Summertime starring Katharine Hepburn.

What is at least one musical Sondheim composed?

His best-known works as composer and lyricist include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1962), Company (1970), Follies (1971), A Little Night Music (1973), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979), Sunday in the Park with George (1984), and Into the Woods (1987).