The Southern Jubilee has terrible audio issues

Finally got to see Beetlejuice this week, and while the cast was amazing and production impressive, yet again we found the performers were incredibly difficult to hear sometimes over the music. I’m sick of it. It’s not a one-off thing. It has nothing to do with age, the show, or seating locations. I went with a small group and we’ve sat in all kinds of places over the last few years, and I’m realizing I can’t remember the last time we didn’t leave complaining about the audio. I feel really bad for these great performers who struggle to be heard effectively.

The music is always very loud, but the lyrics keep getting drowned out. It’s not any one show, because this keeps happening. Sitting in two different places two different people unfamiliar with the show said they missed half the lyrics, and no-one wants that. I was very familiar with the show so it was better for me, but it was still disappointing. Some jokes just didn’t seem to land with those who didn’t know they were coming. Broadway across Canada tickets are expensive and they don’t come here very often. I don’t know if it’s an equipment or personnel problem, but this has been going on too long.

Anyone else have this experience?