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re: How far in advance of official opening nights are critics allowed in to see the a show?

Posted by:	WWriter 01:06 pm EST 11/17/14
In reply to:	How far in advance of official opening nights are critics allowed in to see the a show? - JohninChicago 12:29 pm EST 11/17/14

Generally a few days, but it depends on whether it's Broadway, Off-Broadway, or Off-Off and also how many previews the show has--and also the clout/importance of the reviewer(s). It also depends on how much the show needs attention. The more attention it needs, the more wiggle room, both before and after opening. Shows that don't need attention--Bdway shows with lots of buzz, etc--are stricter, because they can be. As an Internet reviewer, sometimes I am only offered tix after the show has opened, when the bigwigs have all seen it and weighed. This might happen for a show in a small theatre with a name casts. Whatever the rules/guidelines, they keep evolving...
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