Play/Musical Dress Code?

[BrewCrewForever]

Well Tuesday night I'm taking my wife to see "Rent" at the Marcus Center. It's her favorite musical and I told her like 6 years ago when we first started dating that I would take her to a musical. Finally making good on my word now. I have never been to a musical or play, what is the dress code? I would assume you don't show in jeans, t-shirt and sneakers. Would casual dress shows, jeans, collared shirt and sport jacket work? What is the rule of thumb? Help would be appreciated, thanks.

[bigredrobbo]

This is Milwaukee - I've seen people at the theater in Blaze Orange! Seriously, though, be comfortable - or be traumatized by the "experience" of going to a musical by all the baggage surrounding it! You can definitely wear jeans - I'd maybe draw the line at paint-spattered work jeans - but this isn't opera at the Metropolitan in New York. Be comfortable, dress in what you feel you'd wear to go out to a movie with your wife, indeed, it's a date night with your wife, so you wouldn't go out in public looking scuzzy with her would you. Enjoy Rent and have somewhere cheery to go afterwards - you'll need it!

[JoeH33]

I'd say a tucked in dress shirt, khakis, and dress shoes would be appropriate. However, you can't go wrong with a sport coat either.

[honuswagner21]

Saw Tosca at the Marcus Center last night. I saw everything from jeans to tuxedos.

 

As for Rent, jeans and a sport coat are probably OK. Personally, I wouldn't feel comfortable sitting in the Marcus Center wearing anything less than khaki's but that is me. I am a 30 year old male for reference.

 

I am going to see Rent at the Marcus Center on Wednesday night so if you could post a review of the show I'd be very interested in reading it.

[dadofandrew]

If it was summer, I'd wear shorts and a polo. You paid to be there, so be comfy.

[BrewCrewForever]

Thanks to everyone who replied. I'm going with the jeans, collared shirt and sport jacket. It's comfortable and looks nice.

 

honuswagner21, I will try to post a review. Not sure how good it will be since I know basically nothing about Rent or musicals.

[craigharmann]

Rent is a great musical, musically. Story-wise, I'm not the biggest fan of it. But I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself!

[JimH5]

First Priority: Dress in a way that won't let your wife complain about how you're dressed.

Second Priority: Your own personal comfort

Third Priority: The dress code of the masses

 

And I'm with Bigredrobbo. . .You'll see people in all types of dress, from very dressy to extremely casual.

 

Have a great time!