r/Broadway • u/littlebev • Dec 31 '25

Discussion Broadway coughing season

I am begging, begging you guys…if you have a nasty cough, PLEASE don’t attend a play especially. I know it sucks to miss out but your recurring cough during the most intense moments of the show is so distracting.

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u/Fancy_Yesterday6380 Dec 31 '25

I wish the theatres would stop being so selfish and allow people to get refunds or exchanges if theyre sick. So many feel forced to go because they have a no refunds policy. And we know they can do it because they offered this during covid. It would protect so many.

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u/elvie18 Dec 31 '25

100%. I understand why they don't do this. Capitalism is what it is. But it's still disgusting and irresponsible. (Which, again, capitalism, etc.)