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Work backward from curtain
For a 7 p.m. show, aim for the theatre by 6:30. Add the time to walk from dinner or the station, and leave another buffer if your route crosses Times Square. The address on your ticket helps you find the audience entrance rather than the stage door or a neighboring theatre.
If you are late
Keep your ticket handy and follow staff instructions. Late patrons may be held until a break in the show, and some seating sections have different entry procedures. The Wicked FAQ, for example, describes different arrangements by section at the Gershwin. Have a venue phone number available if your plans change before you reach the theatre.