I just saw Jersey Boys tonight. Yay me. Not a major accomplishment, I realize, but it was great anyway. But why are some people physically incapable of shutting their mouths during shows (of any kind)? Movies, plays, concerts, dance performances, you name it. I know, some people think I'm physically incapable of not posting on this board, but at least I'm not running my mouth. Some people just don't get it. I have close relatives who seem to have the same "inability to shut up during shows" syndrome. I think the program should have a page of basic theatregoing etiquette or something, on the same page as turning off your cell phone, although that is usually an announcement. Actually a lot of movie theatres have addressed the talking issue in the little vignettes/slides before the movie, but live theatres haven't gotten on the bandwagon yet. It's common sense, people! You aren't at home watching a DVD with your significant other, or in a restaurant for that matter. You are in a THEATRE, watching people sing or talk or dance or whatever. Save the conversation for intermission or when you're going home!
The woman in front of me COULD NOT take a hint. Dirty looks, shhhhh, ahems--subtle clearly did not work for her. You can't win. Ignore it and it ruins the experience, say something and you risk an altercation or conflict. Sorry to ramble but this really gets on my nerves. Anyone had a similar experience? I had been waiting 2 years to see this show and I got to see it opening week, so I was psyched. Then miss chatterbox decided her conversation was more important than the show. Aaarrrgh, in the immortal words of Charlie Brown.
