So, I got an invitation to an interactive dinner theater type play that sounds really cool. I was about to order tickets when I realized there was no mention of price (uhoh) and there was a mention of dress code, specifically Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes.
Searching “dress code tuxedo tennis shoes” (I figured it was a “thing” I hadn’t yet heard about) was not helpful.
So . . .???
Tuxedos are those suits you rent to wear at a prom or wedding if you’re the groom or an usher. The lapels are usually satin but sometimes velvet. They come in different colours, but unless you’re wearing one to a prom, black or very dark grey is best.
Personally, I prefer low cut white Chuck Taylors with a black tux, but kind of Chuck Taylor will work. You might want the colour of the shoe (or the laces) to match the tie and cumerbund or vest.
I’ve never seen it, but I’ve read that Tamara requires a lot of walking. I don’t think it’s so much a “thing” as it is the producers don’t want to make people walk all over the place in dress shoes.
FUN FACT: Tamara was part of the inspiration behind Night Trap.
can’t say for sure but in the Army “dress blues and tennis shoes” meant wearing your medals with your dress blues not just the ribbons. It may be something like this, in other words really dressed up.
OK, thanks. I was hoping they were saying anything goes. 
I was curious about it, since I saw it a few times when it was in Los Angeles in the mid-80’s. From your location, it seems like it’d probably be this show - https://quantum-tamara.squarespace.com/
The “Attend” page says to just dress up a little if you wish, but make sure to wear comfy shoes.
The comfy shoes are for the walking, like Justin Bailey said. It’s sort of a cross between Clue and a choose your own adventure book - a murder mystery in a huge, old house where you get to decide which character you want to follow around. You don’t have to follow one the whole time - the characters move from room to room, meeting other characters and you decide which character you want to tag along with when they leave the room. I remember there was a lot of stair climbing, at least at the house in Los Angeles.
Yes, that’s where I’d be attending! Might attend after all. The last time I was at Rodef Shalom was when I was 6 years old or so, playing kickball in their parking lot.
It’s a fun play. I was with my parents both times I saw it and, being a teenager, I ditched them and went my own way as soon as possible. We would cross paths every once in a while during some scenes and we would compare notes during the intermission and at the end, since we were all seeing somewhat different shows.
Just get a tuxedo t-shirt.
Back in the late 70s, early 80s it was common for at least one guy to wear tennis shoes with a tux to a prom or other formal dance. The guys who did it were under the delusion that it was incredibly clever and original.
Of course, if they were really edgy they’d go for the fake tux t-shirt and tennis shoes.
Don’t fret Doug K. Those halcyon days still exist in plenty in the People’s paradise of Australia.
We call them bogans.
Prices are listed right under the “buy tickets” button. Looks like a lot of fun! And they won’t kick you out if you don’t wear a tux. Even just a button-up and suspenders would be OK if you don’t want to get all 1920’s costumed up.
Saturday: $71
Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sun: $56
Ladies Night: $75
Grapenuts: $75
Or instead of a normal tux, they’d rent one with a swallowtail coat.
