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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Overheard… “You come for the chairs?” by Vinnie

Vender: “Bottled water, snacks. Red or white wine.” Older Brown:  (To his companion.) “I got an aisle seat so I could stretch my legs. Why do they keep coming up […]

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Friday, September 11, 2015

Overheard… Don’t Make Promises About The Lion King by Vinnie

On a Monday… Mr. Brown: “I need three tickets to The Lion King.” Agent: (Pointing to the child in the stroller.) “Is he going with you?” Mr. Brown: “Of c…

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Sunday, September 6, 2015

Celebrity Overheard… Miss Vanessa Redgrave… by Vinnie

Setting: The back door of the Imperial Theatre, circa Billy Elliot Vanessa Redgrave: “Have you a light?” Theater Goer: “Of course I do, Vanessa Redgrave.” Redgrave: C…

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Ask @BwayAdjacent – I want my Playbill by Vinnie

Dear BwayAdajacent- The other day I saw my first Broadway show. Hedwig and the Angry Inch with Darren Criss, well, Darren was in the show, I didn’t see it with him, I saw him in itR…

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Overheard… Things happen, I can’t guarantee anything… by Vinnie

Originally posted January, 12, 2013 – If replace “Ricky Martin” with any big name now on Broadway, you’ll get a question I would get every day.. Gay Brown: “Is …

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Sunday, August 30, 2015

Overheard… 2+2=4 by Vinnie

Mr. Brown was very excited to buy four tickets to the smash hit Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theater. He didn’t even mind that they weren’t four seats together. Which, is a de…

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Friday, August 28, 2015

Overheard… Too Young? by Vinnie

Casting Director: “Thanks, Vinnie, but you’re a little young…” Me: “Too young?” {Editor’s note: Code for not good enough.} Well, thank you.” C…

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Overheard… The Lion King… it’s always about the FUCKING Lion King… by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: “Do you have tickets for The Lion King for tonight?” Agent: “No ma’am. We’re sold out.” Mrs. Brown: “Tomorrow night?” Agent: ̶…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 10:10AM
Monday, August 24, 2015

Overheard… or don’t… by Vinnie

At intermission Bartender: (Handing over change.) “…And enjoy the rest of the show!” Mr. Brown: “”Really?” Bartender: “Okay, don’t enjoy the r…

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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Classic Overheard – I’m NOT a casting director… by Vinnie

Originally published June 15, 2013, you’d be surprised how often this happens, at the desk and at the bar, stage moms are the greatest… Mrs. Brown w/Teenaged Brown: “Spider…

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Overheard… “Are you sure?” by Vinnie

Mr Brown: “I went to this other desk and the other guy quoted me $115.00 for these Jersey Boys tickets, can you do any better?” Agent: “Sir, that was me….” Mr B…

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Sunday, August 16, 2015

Overheard… Whatever floats your boat… by Vinnie

The Browns approach the desk, playfully quarreling over whether to see Les Miserables or Penn and Teller… British Boy Brown: “…but, I want to see Les Mis.” (Starts si…

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Saturday, August 15, 2015

Overheard… at least she’s not pee shy. by Vinnie

Matinée Day at the Box Office. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. The following exchange occurred 45 minutes before showtime… Grandma Brown: “I hope I don’t embarrass …

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Friday, August 14, 2015

The Ten Commandments for Broadway (Read: All) Theatergoers by Vinnie

(With apologies to G-d…but Theatre is a like religion.) The Theater is a sacred place and shall be respected by all those who chose to attend. You shall not take photographs. You shall…

SOURCE: broadwayadjacent.com at 12:40PM

Ask @BwayAdjacent – Timing is everything. by Vinnie

Dear BwayAdjacent – What time should I arrive? If I’m late will they hold the curtain for me?” Doors open thirty minutes before showtime. Check your tickets, and get to the…

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Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Overheard… Yes, bottled water is five dollars… by Vinnie

This was originally posted June 29, 2013. Now, after working Broadway concessions for over three years, as both a Water Vendor and a Bartender, the look of utter shock that comes over people…

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Monday, August 10, 2015

YOU be the Agent – Ass #13 by Vinnie

They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #13: Over-Eager Brown: “Do the actors come out of the theater afterwards…

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Sunday, August 9, 2015

The Home-in-sexuls? by Vinnie

A Broadway Adjacent lifer recalled this lovely moment from the 80’s… After picking up tickets for the hot new show, Torch Song Trilogy, I was standing in front of the Little The…

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Saturday, August 8, 2015

Overheard… “Tell me why.” by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: “Why can’t I return this ticket? I made other plans and don’t want to go to the show tonight. They were so rude to me at the box office, acting like I was askin…

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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Overheard… Across the street is across the street… by Vinnie

After a very DETAILED description of how to get to the Minskoff Theater from the Marriott Marques Hotel, because he was staring at me blank-faced and couldn’t quite grasp “It…

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Vinnie Costa – Coat Check Girl by Vinnie

When I was younger, I went to the theater. I can’t remember which show I saw, it’s not important to the story. I believe it was The Imperial, former and current home to Broadway&…

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Sunday, August 2, 2015

Tix Booth by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: “I buy all my tickets at the Tix Booth.” Usher: “Tix Booth?” Mrs. Brown: “You know, in Times Square, for half price?” Usher: “Ahh……

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