Lack of Access to Broadway
Broadway shows have never been very accessible to a large number of the population. Ticket prices are high and continue to climb, there is a limited amount of touring shows, and a severe lack of officially recorded content. As we move into a more technology-reliant era, a few of these issues are beginning to get resolved, but there is still more that can be done in order for more people to enjoy Broadway.
One of the biggest issues consumers of musical theater have, is the price of tickets to shows. Through personal experience, I have found the cheapest guaranteed tickets for semi-decent seats have been at least $50. This is generally for balcony seats with a limited view of the stage. Wanting a better seat means …show more content…
The actors in the movie renditions are movie stars and do not bring the same feel and energy that Broadway stars bring to these roles. It may be widespread, but if anything these movies make interest in seeing a show live, fall. The mindset of ‘Oh I’ve seen the movie I now don’t need to see the live show’ becomes commonplace. Seeing a recording of a live performance gives the viewer a taste of being there and leaves them wanting …show more content…
Despite your sadness the show is over, do not feel down. You can make this experience even more memorable and special. Waiting by the stage door in order to meet the actors is one of the best parts of going to a show. A chance to connect with the show, the characters, and the talent behind them on a more personal level. Especially if you are already familiar with some of the cast members, this is a very thrilling experience. You are now able to express your admiration, praise, and thanks in person without the confusion that can be brought on by expressing these things in writing. Not to mention there is no better souvenir than a signed playbill.
Because there are not very many official recordings fans have taken it upon themselves to fix it and record shows themselves. Bootlegs of shows are a big part of the Broadway fan culture (especially online). They trade recordings of shows for others they have yet to see, and now with sites like YouTube it has become easier to find them and also be exposed to other various shows through the “help of the Web site 's own built-in (and eccentric) electronic trailblazer”.
Broadway shows have never been very accessible to a large number of the population. Ticket prices are high and continue to climb, there is a limited amount of touring shows, and a severe lack of officially recorded content. As we move into a more technology-reliant era, a few of these issues are beginning to get resolved, but there is still more that can be done in order for more people to enjoy Broadway.
One of the biggest issues consumers of musical theater have, is the price of tickets to shows. Through personal experience, I have found the cheapest guaranteed tickets for semi-decent seats have been at least $50. This is generally for balcony seats with a limited view of the stage. Wanting a better seat means …show more content…
The actors in the movie renditions are movie stars and do not bring the same feel and energy that Broadway stars bring to these roles. It may be widespread, but if anything these movies make interest in seeing a show live, fall. The mindset of ‘Oh I’ve seen the movie I now don’t need to see the live show’ becomes commonplace. Seeing a recording of a live performance gives the viewer a taste of being there and leaves them wanting …show more content…
Despite your sadness the show is over, do not feel down. You can make this experience even more memorable and special. Waiting by the stage door in order to meet the actors is one of the best parts of going to a show. A chance to connect with the show, the characters, and the talent behind them on a more personal level. Especially if you are already familiar with some of the cast members, this is a very thrilling experience. You are now able to express your admiration, praise, and thanks in person without the confusion that can be brought on by expressing these things in writing. Not to mention there is no better souvenir than a signed playbill.
Because there are not very many official recordings fans have taken it upon themselves to fix it and record shows themselves. Bootlegs of shows are a big part of the Broadway fan culture (especially online). They trade recordings of shows for others they have yet to see, and now with sites like YouTube it has become easier to find them and also be exposed to other various shows through the “help of the Web site 's own built-in (and eccentric) electronic trailblazer”.