15 GIFs That Express The Feeling Of Going To Your First Broadway Show

There's no business like show business.

ALARM GOES OFF.

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It's here! The day has finally arrived. Tonight, you will be seeing your first Broadway show. You can barely contain your excitement.

Get your breakfast on.

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It's the most important meal of the day, and this is a BIG day. So eat up. Bonus points for making it Broadway-themed. Pippin pancakes, anyone?

Listen to the cast recording. On repeat.

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Your roommates, parents, boyfriends, etc. will not understand. This is okay.

Pick out your outfit.

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Convince yourself that Elphaba-chic is a thing that exists, and you OWN that look.

Head to the theater.

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Dodge the creepy costumed Elmos in Times Square like you're playing Frogger and get thee to a dollar pizza joint for a quick pre-show dinner. Do this all in a matter of minutes. You have PLACES TO BE.

BUY ALL THE THINGS.

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Head to the merch stand and go wild. It's your first show - you deserve it.

Grab your Playbill and find your seats!

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Accept the fact that you got to the theater way early and get your Playbill. Find your seats and get ready for the Broadway magic to commence.

THE LIGHTS ARE DIMMING.

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The moment you've been waiting for has arrived. You saved up, got your tickets, and waited patiently and now it's here: SHOWTIME. Try not to get too emotional - save that for Act 2.

Curtains are drawn....!

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Prepare to be MEZMERIZED.

SHOWTIME.

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No words necessary.

Intermission has arrived.

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Beeline for the bathroom. Take no prisoners. You cannot miss a single moment of Act 2.

The show is over.

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It's okay to feel sad.

But then you remember... you can see your new Broadway crush at the stagedoor.

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Oh hey.

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And you immediately start planning for your next show!

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