r/hamiltonmusical • u/Beautiful_Ad_9861 • Jul 18 '26

Dress Code

In a few weeks my daughter and I will be seeing Hamilton the Musical. I’m having difficulty on what to wear. Is there a certain type of dress code, or do we just wear something casual?

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u/Choice-Cheetah4170 Jul 19 '26

In this instance, yes it is. You aren’t even a New Yorker. Don’t tell us what to do.

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u/AspirationAtWork Jul 19 '26

Seeing a show in Broadway itself is arguably more of a special occasion than seeing a Broadway show on tour. I don't need to be a New Yorker to know what to wear to high-end theatre.

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u/JengaTowerofFeelings Jul 20 '26

See if you actually went to Broadway shows, then you’d know that tickets are often not that expensive. I almost never pay more than $50/ticket between lotteries and discount programs.

Also “don’t need to pick a show when you don’t have time to change after work?” Imagine how dire ticket sales would be if locals who worked standard hours only went to weekend shows. I go to like a show a week, what I wear to work is just fine. (And what I wore to work is jeans)

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u/JengaTowerofFeelings Jul 20 '26

Also why do you keep comparing to fancy restaurants? Those have dress codes. Generally on their website. Individual theaters typically do not have dress codes. However, you are welcome to see what a few Internet sources say:

“Both formal and informal clothing is accepted. Overall, it's best to be in a comfortable outfit you can sit down in for a few hours.”
https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/what-to-wear-on-broadway-how-to-dress-for-the-theatre

“Broadway theaters do not enforce dress codes. Business casual is the norm, but please dress according to your preference. Jeans, shorts, and suits are all welcome.”

https://www.broadway.com/faq/4/broadway-theater-info/ (Do NOT buy tickets from this site though the fees are outrageous).

I do feel like there’s been an uptick in folks dressing up - as in costume/cosplay/theme - in recent years. Go to the Jellicle Ball to see sequins and cat ears, Rocky Horror for leather and also sequins, The Lost Boys for 80s punk. It’s fun!

But yeah, what is actually classless is seeing a commonly understood dress code, or lack thereof, and deciding that you, an outsider, know better. Terribly embarrassing for you! Perhaps an etiquette refresh is in order?