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| - I absolutely love going to the Benedum! I've had so many amazing experiences there from Wicked and Priscilla to Beauty and the Beast, Lion King and the Little Mermaid. I've also seen Jilian Michaels, Shen Yun and make it a yearly tradition to go to the Nutcracker with my family! Each performance was unique, intriguing, and left you wanting more! Going to the Nutcracker each year proves that the entertainment is not dull, even when the performances don't change much! The Benedum itself is just gorgeous. I always find myself staring at the captivating chandelier on the ceiling, no matter how many times I've been there! The lines for the women's bathroom get pretty outrageous though, so I don't suggest drinking much, or else you'll miss the next scene of the show. You are not allowed to go in late. The ushers will have you stand and watch until a scene change before you can get back to your seat if you are late. Then again, rules sometimes prove to be loose and you have people walking back and forth. The only time I had a negative experience was when a little girl was waving a neon necklace above her head and kept going up and down on her seat, bumping me each time she moved about. Her mother was very rude and took a phone conversation during the show. I do believe that there should be better crowd control because of this. The ushers should be watching for such behaviors because it really does ruin the viewing experience. You are unable to take photos, which prevents annoying flashes from going off during the show. You can dress up or dress casual depending on the performance, but people really all do their own thing and you wouldn't feel out of place no matter what you do! I usually dress nice, but don't go overboard. You will feel comfortable no matter what with this great atmosphere! If you have never been here, you really need to get moving! It is a wonderful experience! You won't regret it!
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