I've been twice, once in high school with a chic, once with the family. It ain't about going for you, it's about going for those who enjoy it. You can sit and daydream about fishing, fantasize about your chic and what you're gonna do when you get home, get a drink (wine) in intermission, and if you watch at all, it will get you in the Christmas mood, whether you want to be or not. There is somewhat of a dress code, I personally never adhere to dress codes, whether the Nutcracker, a wedding, fancy resturant, clubs, parties, they get me how I am.