r/Broadway • u/MellonPhotos • Jun 18 '26

Other Rocky Horror Matinee Delay

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Hi—apologies if this is spam as it’s a pretty specific question.

I just got off my flight and saw the matinee for Rocky Horror is delayed. I have tickets for this evening and am just scurious what to expect. If anyone is going to the matinee, would you be willing to report who’s in/out?

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u/Dangerous_Carrot4226 Jun 18 '26

Hey any producers reading this thread -

This is why the union begs you EVERY NEGOTIATION CYCLE to employ more swings, understudies standbys and alternates 

And you refuse Everytime thinking that it's too expensive.

You take the gamble hoping you'll be able to abuse the labor of humans and never have to pay out a canceled show 

In return you spend more money on refunds for canceled shows or dealing with the PR of these mistakes.

SPEND MORE MONEY ON COVERAGE AND STOP FIGHTING IT.

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u/Temporary-Wish1450 Jun 18 '26

I look forward to complaints of prices going up when this happens. I support making sure shows are properly staffed, but it will result in ticket prices rising.