Does Broadway have Wednesday matinees?

Does Broadway have Wednesday matinees?

Many Broadway shows have Wednesday matinee shows at 2PM or 3PM that are designed for the older, retired, outside-the-city crowd that are able to commute in on that day and avoid the early morning rush hour.

Does Broadway have weekday matinees?

Typically, Broadway shows have performances Tuesday through Sunday, with no performances on Monday. There are usually two performances — a matinee and an evening show — on Wednesday and Saturday. There is one performance on the remaining four days, usually a matinee on Sunday and evening performances on the weekdays.

What time are matinee Broadway shows?

Matinees. Though the standard is Wed/Sat matinees at 2pm and Sunday mats at 3pm, some shows may have it the other way around. Or, occasionally, a matinee may even be at an odd time like 1:30pm.

Do Broadway stars perform matinees?

Yes. Broadway companies typically perform between seven and eight shows each week.

Why are matinees on Wednesday?

Since matinees are in the afternoon, you have the entire evening left for other activities. Wednesdays being the middle of the week, is widely preferred by audiences for a Wednesday matinee. It leaves enough room for everybody to catch a show and continue the enjoyment in a nearby bar or café.

What time does a matinee start and end?

There are often times when these events begin between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm, with peaks between 3:30 and 6:00 pm as well.

How early should you arrive at a Broadway show?

Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to curtain to give yourself plenty of time, plus some wiggle room in case you get lost or want to look at the merchandise cart. The house typically opens 30 minutes before the stated curtain time.

What is the best day to go to a Broadway show?

Thursday night performances are the most desired, followed by Tuesday nights. Oddly enough, Wednesday night is relegated to fifth place, with Friday night taking third and Saturday night fourth.

Are matinee shows cheaper?

To make a long story short, a matinee is a daytime showing of a film that typically costs a few bucks less than a nighttime screening. Typically speaking, a matinee is going to be anywhere from dawn to mid-afternoon, though this varies depending on the franchise you are going to.

What is a musical matinee?

Definition of matinee : a musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon The Saturday matinee was so crowded that we had to sit in the second row.

What time should I eat dinner before a Broadway show?

Timing your reservation to an hour and a half before the start of your show should give you plenty of time to eat. If your show starts at 8pm, plan your dinner for 6:30pm. If you are dining with a very large group or you are a particularly slow eater, allow for some extra time.

What day of the week are Broadway tickets the cheapest?

Wednesday Matinees A lot of Broadway shows have Wednesday matinee shows at 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. Wednesday matinee discount tickets can be 10%- 50% less than the regular ticket prices, and are available for anyone.