AMC Theatres has announced specific guidelines for moviegoers planning to attend screenings of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation "Wicked", explicitly prohibiting singing along during the film.
The theater chain aims to maintain an enjoyable viewing experience for all patrons by preventing audience participation that could interfere with others' ability to hear the movie's performances.
"We love your enthusiasm, but singing along during 'Wicked' showings is not permitted," AMC stated in their updated policies. "Let's allow everyone to enjoy the original performances as they were meant to be experienced."
This rule follows similar policies implemented for other movie musicals, including "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" concert film, where AMC allowed dancing but discouraged singing along.
The "Wicked" movie, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, brings the beloved Broadway musical to the big screen. While theater productions often embrace audience participation, movie screenings require different etiquette to preserve audio clarity and viewing experience.
Other standard movie theater rules remain in place, including:
- No recording or photography
- Silencing mobile devices
- Maintaining appropriate noise levels
- Following assigned seating arrangements
Fans eager to sing their favorite numbers from "Wicked" are encouraged to save their vocal performances for after leaving the theater.
The policy aims to strike a balance between fan enthusiasm and respect for fellow moviegoers, allowing everyone to fully appreciate the professional performances on screen.
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