Thursday, November 21, 2024
Recently I wrote about theater experiences being undermined by people shouting and “hooting” during the performances. Apparently, this is disturbing the actors and producers, as well. Here’s an excerpt from this morning’s New York
Times:“As anticipation builds for the film’s release on Friday, some fans who have attended early screenings have ignored theater norms to sing right along with their favorite characters, much to the chagrin and annoyance of other “Wicked” enthusiasts. Many have taken to social media to issue a strict edict: Shush.
“As a debate grew on TikTok and Reddit, a possible solution emerged this week: For those who want to join in on the duet “What Is This Feeling?” between Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, more than 1,000 theaters across North America will host singalong screenings starting on Christmas Day.”
I doubt this will stop the practice!)