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Have I seen it yet?
🎭Yes
No
Have I seen it more than once?

Yes
​🎭 No
What performance did I see?

​Mon/Tues/Thurs evening
Wednesday matinee
Wednesday evening
Friday evening
Saturday matinee
🎭 Saturday evening
Sunday matinee
Sunday evening (if applicable)
If I haven't seen it yet, when am I planning to see it?

If I haven't yet seen the show, only the first 3 questions below will be answered, based on show information.
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What type of show is it?
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Musical Comedy
🎭 Musical Drama
Musical w/a little of both
Play / Comedy
Play/ Drama
Play w/a little of both
Approximate Run Time:
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🎭 2.5 hours +
2 hours +
1.5 hours +
1 hour +
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Is there an intermission?

🎭Yes
No
Suitable, in my opinion, for:
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Everyone
🎭 Adults or mature teens
Including children 12 +
Including children 6 +
Features:
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Big dance and/or musical numbers
Lots of dance numbers (big or small)
Primarily singing rather than speaking
Music/songs that may be familiar
🎭 New music
🎭 Mature subject matter
🎭 Strong language
Fast-paced story
Non-linear or abstract story
Comedy based on dark/more serious situations
Extra loud sound
🎭 Well known actors
Inspired by true events
🎭 Based on a film
🎭 Based on a published book
What were some of my favorite parts?
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🎭 Story
🎭 Stand out Individual Performances
🎭 Ensemble Cast Work
🎭 Songs / Music
Dancing / Choreography
🎭 Set Design
Costumes
Overall love for the show:
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I didn't want it to end
🎭 I knew right away I wanted to see it again
🎭 I knew I wanted to bring friends to see it
I am really glad I saw it and would recommend
I liked it overall but not sure I'd recommend
Not my personal favorite, but I'd still recommend
Where did I sit?

Center Orchestra - any

Center Orchestra - first 10 rows
Side Orchestra - any
🎭 Side Orchestra - first 5 rows
Side Orchestra - after row 5
Mezzanine - any
Mezzanine - first 3 rows

Where would I sit now that I've seen the show?
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Center Orchestra - any
Center Orchestra - first 10 rows
Side Orchestra - any
Side Orchestra - first 5 rows
Side Orchestra - after row 5
Mezzanine - any
Mezzanine - first 3 rows
🎭 Almost any seat is fine
Did I stage door?
Yes
🎭 No
Stage Door Notes:


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    • Choosing a Show
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    • Getting a Discount
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    • Theater Tips
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      • Stage Doors in Washington, DC
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