Comments on: Singing the show-tune blues

By: Jenifer

Jenifer — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:14:00 +0000

Well that just plain sucks. I’m quite impressed that you little man sat through the entire performance… good man!

By: Mom101

Mom101 — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:42:00 +0000

Like Suebob and MGM, I understand that rule. Unfortunately there are selfish inconsiderate jerks in the world with crappy kids who ruin it for the rest of us.

And Summer, plenty of people would spend $75 (and way, way more…try the Broadway production sometime) to have their toddler scream through the performance. I’ve seen it. And not just at the Lion King. Try, The Full Monte. Seriously.

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:44:00 +0000

Yes, and I’ve seen many a four-year-old be noisy in public! It’s all about the individual child’s behavior, methinks!

By: Karianna

Karianna — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:40:00 +0000

My kids couldn’t handle it. But because I KNOW they couldn’t handle it, I wouldn’t attempt it.

By: Julie Pippert

Julie Pippert — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:15:00 +0000

I also understand the reason behind it, and am sure that because of the cost and other kids plenty of parents would stick it out with a crying toddler.

Nevertheless, too bad a few bad apples spoil the bunch!

Seems like they could come up with a toddler matinée or something!

How disappointing for your family!

Hopefully the next one is more reasonable.

By: Jenster

Jenster — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:59:00 +0000

Can you have the little one stand on your feet? You know, like you do with kids at amusement parks so they can ride the ride. Just a thought.

By: Lady M

Lady M — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 04:52:00 +0000

I loved that show! I wonder if there’s a general age rule and they didn’t stop to think that a *children’s show” should have different rules.

It really does depend on the child. We took Q to a chamber music concert (sitting right next to the exit) at age 2, and he was perfectly silent and attentive, better than his mother (ahem – I had a coughing fit at one point). We left at intermission, because we didn’t want to push our luck, but it was a great experience and he got to see some family friends perform.

I hope that Opie and Jo get to see the show again!

By: SUEB0B

SUEB0B — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 01:16:00 +0000

I agree with MGM. I ushered in movie theaters for 3 years and for 5 years at a performing arts center as a volunteer, and there are many, many parents who have no clue what is appropriate for their child to watch OR appropriate for their child to do.

I had to talk to a mother at the symphony when she let her 4-year-old repeatedly kick the seat in front of him during the performance and she did nothing to stop him. (Note: 4-year-olds and symphonies!! What was she thinking??)

By: Jennifer aka Binky Bitch

Jennifer aka Binky Bitch — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 23:53:00 +0000

Great idea about fake ID’s…I know this guy who could hook you up. Not really.

By: Mona

Mona — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:59:00 +0000

I’d be fuming. What a stupid rule, especially when tantrums are just as likely with an 4+ crowd.

I’d totally go for fake IDs, too.