Theatre wouldn't be theatre if everything went right every single time. The thrill that something could go wrong at any moment is a part of the excitement experienced during a live performance.
Sometimes, it takes a savvy actor with a healthy sense of play to save the day when things inevitably go wrong. These Reddit users recounted times when improv from actors during an unexpected hiccup became a highlight of the performance.
As productions grow more and more technically ambitious, there are bound to be some kinks brought about by technical difficulties.
Here are some of our favorites:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/80lvut/best_improvmalfunction_youve_seen_in_a_show/duxcq2w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/80lvut/best_improvmalfunction_youve_seen_in_a_show/dux7xjn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/80lvut/best_improvmalfunction_youve_seen_in_a_show/duxqhhh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
Sometimes the actors slipped up...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/80lvut/best_improvmalfunction_youve_seen_in_a_show/duwo14y?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/80lvut/best_improvmalfunction_youve_seen_in_a_show/duxwdf6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/80lvut/best_improvmalfunction_youve_seen_in_a_show/duwuz62?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
Other times involved rude audience members.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Broadway/comments/80lvut/best_improvmalfunction_youve_seen_in_a_show/duwz3co?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x
Luckily, Broadway actors are seasoned enough to handle anything that comes their way. After all, the show must go on.
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