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Audience Etiquette

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entertainment1 year ago

Theater Chains Clash with 'Wicked' Fans Over Singing and Dress Code

Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the live-action adaptation of 'Wicked,' expressed her support for fans singing along in theaters during the film. In an interview at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Erivo stated that she welcomes audience participation, saying it's wonderful for everyone to join in. This comes amid discussions about theater etiquette, highlighted by AMC Theaters' advisory against singing. A sing-along version of 'Wicked' is set to be released on Christmas Day, allowing fans to enjoy the musical interactively.

entertainment2 years ago

"Miranda Lambert's Concert Interruption: Selfie-Takers Beware!"

Country star Miranda Lambert paused her concert in Las Vegas to call out audience members who were taking selfies and not listening to her song. Lambert expressed her frustration, stating that she was there to sing country music and urged the audience to focus on the performance. While her remarks received mixed reactions on social media, Lambert is not the first artist to express frustration with concertgoers preoccupied by their phones. Other artists like Bruno Mars, Adele, and Beyoncé have also addressed the issue of phone distractions during their performances. Smartphones have become a serious problem for performers, with incidents of phones being thrown at artists on stage resulting in injuries.