As a seasoned cinephile who’s been through the ringer of theater etiquette debates, I must say that the recent turn of events surrounding Wicked has left me both bewildered and amused. I fondly remember the days when my biggest concern was deciding whether to sneak in a bag of popcorn or not. But now, we’re discussing green face paint and singing along – uncharted territories indeed!
Following the premiere of the movie, “Wicked” has been generating buzz recently, and it’s not just because of its impressive box office earnings. People are seen joining in on the singing, snapping photos, and it appears that this celebrated musical is at the heart of the current theater decorum discussion. The most astonishing revelation might be that some viewers have reported being denied entry to “Wicked” screenings due to their green face paint…Yes, you read that correctly.
A significant number of spectators have expressed their concerns on TikTok (as reported by Independent) regarding being barred from AMC Theatres screenings of the movie “Wicked,” while dressed as Elphaba, the popular green-skinned character played by Cynthia Erivo. Jamie Forst shared her experience of needing to remove facial makeup in the restroom before entering her “Wicked” screening, urging others in a friendly public service announcement to be mindful of this rule. Similarly, user Celine Serrano demonstrated her elaborate makeup routine, only to be instructed to completely remove it to gain entry into the theater.
“I find this rule absurd; apparently AMC doesn’t allow face paint, and I have to remove it in the restroom instead.
As stated by AMC themselves, “Face paint, helmets, masks (with exceptions only for health and safety masks), or anything that conceals the face is not allowed.” Many theater chains share this rule. While it might seem odd to refuse entry to fans of a show like Wicked during Thanksgiving weekend, cinemas are sticking to their rules. It remains uncertain if a special exception will be made for green face paint due to the influx of fans wearing it, but for now, attending movie theaters without any form of face concealment is advised.
‘Wicked’ Keeps Sparking Theater Etiquette Debates
There has been a lot of discussion online regarding whether viewers should be permitted to join in singing during screenings of Wicked, which have been marked as non-singalong. Some argue that it detracts from the moviegoing experience, while others, such as Cynthia Erivo and Dwayne Johnson (from Moana 2), feel that if the film encourages singing, it’s acceptable to do so. However, clips of the film have been shared online by fans, suggesting that Universal Pictures might not be concerned about or capable of removing these videos from the internet.
Theater etiquette has been a conversation that lasted far longer before the release of Wicked, but it seems everything is rising to the surface due to the nature of the film. A widely-beloved musical that engages audiences across the world, no matter the age or gender, is incredibly rare. Deadpool & Wolverine also sparked a similar debate about taking pictures at movie theaters, and although we’re not sure about reports of Deadpool fans being turned away due to wearing the Merc’s mask, everything has led to this moment.
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2024-11-29 21:33