Preview Nights: The Best Kept Secret in Vero

In the world of theatre, preview nights are the industry's best-kept secret. They are the high-stakes final stage of production where the director and crew finally have a chance to test the show on a live audience before it is "frozen" for the official run.

The countdown is on for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder at Riverside Theatre, but the true insiders aren't waiting for Opening Night. They’re eyeing the dates just before: January 9-11.

The paint is metaphorically still wet, and for a few nights, you get to take part in the production process before Terry Girard, 32963's chief theatre critic, starts writing the first draft of his review. Your reactions, from laughter to moment of suspense, help the creative team refine every musical number and light cue in real time.

The ultimate added bonus, however, is the value. This is your window to snap up the most coveted seats in the house — those A+, center-orchestra views — at base ticket fare, before the season ticket holders take their seats during the main run.

For the under-forty crowd, it gets even better. Riverside’s 40/40 program allows anyone aged 40 or under to grab a seat for any preview performance for just $40.

So why wait? Be there first, see the show in its most raw and authentic form, and stake out the best seats in the house before the crowds arrive. See you in the orchestra section — before the paint dries.

Tickets are available online here or by calling the box office at (772) 231-6990