A Hard Eight with Ayhan Sahin by Vinnie

Your name? Ayhan Sahin How are you Broadway Adjacent? Work for Broadway Houses (Editor’s Note: Bar Manager.) What would you rather do to earn your living? I am partly doing […]

Box Office personnel rarely get shocked… by Vinnie

Grandpa Brown: (Pointing at the woman next to him.) “We’re not married. We’re living in sin!” BO: “Okay?” Grandpa Brown: “Sorry, I didn’t m…

Overheard… BUT I'M A HOT WHITE GIRL, I'M SUPPOSED TO GET WHATEVER I WANT! by Vinnie

A young blond, white woman in a very tiny dress and very large breasts, comes down to the bar immediately after the show begins and complains that it’s too hot in the […]

Overheard… "Why do you care? It's not your electricity." by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown is making her way up to the mezzanine of a recently renovated Broadway Theater. From my vantage point behind the built-in bar, I watch her climb the steps, […]

It's getting to be a little much… douchebags DO go to the theater… by Vinnie

I’ve noted the stupidity, ignorance and entitlement of Broadway theater patrons for years. And it seems, nothing changes. Mr. Brown: “Bottled water.” Bartender: “S…

Butchered Broadway " "Alliance" by Vinnie

I was minding my business; standing behind the bar. There was a full lobby and yet, no customers. Plenty of opportunities to listen in on this Wednesday matinée crowd…. Mr. Brown: …

Ten Ways You Can Make Going To The Theater Better For Everyone. (Number Six will change your life.) by Patrick Roberts

Is Theatre Etiquette dead? Depending on who you ask you may get a range of answers from slightly downtrodden to downright apocalyptic. To many, it looks as if patrons have […]

Happy Birthday David Belasco by Vinnie

I was lucky enough to work at the Belasco Theater during most of the run of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and I'd heard and poo-poo'ed the haunting stories for […]

Souvenir cups have very many uses… by Vinnie

One of my Broadway Adjacent spies sent this one in, I have no idea why I waited so long to post it. It pretty much sums up why my least […]

Butchered Broadway " Which one was Steve? by Vinnie

A bartender friend, recently working the Tony-nominated show, Bright Star… Bartender: “So, are you liking the show so far?” Ms. Brown: “Oh it’s sooooo good. …

Overheard… Straight? Say's who? by Vinnie

From my favorite Box Office Gal… Five out of ten people who come to see the Off-Broadway show “Straight” like to announce their sexuality when they pick up their tickets…

She's not gonna be your friend anymore… by Vinnie

A One Shubert Alley Shop Girl gave me this story: Blonde Brown: “Quickly, I need all the Hamilton merchandise you have!” Shop Girl: “Okay, we have the book, a tee-shirt, [&…

A Hard Eight with Sergio Solorzano by Vinnie

Your name? Sergio Solorzano How are you Broadway Adjacent? I manage the concession bars at various theaters. What would you rather be doing to earn your living? Write. I have […]

Box Office Fail by Vinnie

Mr. Brown: “I need to go to New Jersey.” BO: “What?” Mr. Brown: “I need…ticket to New Jersey.” BO: “I…um…what?” Mr. Brown: &…

Leave the drama for the stage. by Vinnie

This happened at Fiddler on the Roof, really,  Fiddler on the fucking Roof! Mrs. Brown: “One bottled water please.” Bartender: “Sure, that’ll be five dollars.̶…

Overheard @FullyCommitted by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: (To her much younger companion.) “No, I think he’s straight but the guy who plays his husband on the show is gay. Wait, scratch that, reverse it…he’s a [&…

A Hard Eight with Brett Tubbs by Vinnie

Your name? Brett Tubbs How are you Broadway Adjacent? I tend bar at various Broadway shows, eight shows a week. What would you rather do to earn your living? I […]

Overheard… "I deserve it!" by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: (Out of breath.) “Gimme a bottle of water!” Bartender: “Sure, that’ll be five dollars.” Mrs. Brown: “No, I mean, give me a bottled water.̶…

Overheard… Wifi, now it's all about wifi. by Vinnie

Tween Brown: (Without an excuse me, or even acknowledgement.) “What’s the wifi password?” Bartender: “I don’t know.” Tween Brown: “Why not?” B…

But , my favorite song is gone! by Vinnie

At the recent Ricky Martin starring revival of Evita at the Marriott Marquis Theater… Mrs. Brown: “I can’t believe they cut my favorite song. Why do they make changes? Thes…

Overheard… "I'm a Vegan!" by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: “I’ll have the Lobster Salad with no bacon, I’m a vegan.” Waitress: “Sure, but you know…” Mrs. Brown: “Just bring me the salad.…

A Hard Eight with Matt Bosco by Vinnie

Your name? Matt Bosco How are you Broadway Adjacent? Bartender with Theatre Refreshments and Clerk (shades of She Loves Me) at Theatre Circle/One Shubert Alley. What would you rather do […

Overheard… "Like a gin and tonic…" by Vinnie

Mr. Brown: “Hey, I’ll have, like, a gin and tonic.” Bartender: “Sure, do you want a vodka and tonic, a rum and tonic or a whiskey and tonic? Those are […]

The Definition of Entitlement by Vinnie

Setting: The lower lounge of Broadway Theater. Time: 8:20PM (Showtime is 8:00PM, but it’s first preview, shit happens…the show hasn’t started but the house has be open to t…

Overheard… "How do you sleep at night?" by Vinnie

Mr Brown: “Bottled water.” Bartender: “That’ll be five dollars.” Mr Brown: “How do you sleep at night?” Bartender: “In my bed. With three pill…

Overheard… "BUT I'M A VIP!" by Vinnie

Mr Brown: “Do you have sandwiches?” Bartender: “No, just what you see on display…” Mr Brown: “A cheese plate?” Bartender: “No sir, just what y…

Overheard… "Never again!" by Vinnie

Big Momma Brown: “Never again!” Bartender: “Never again, what?” Big Momma Brown: “I am never again climbing those stairs!” Bartender: “Yes, theyR…

A Hard Eight with Margarita by Vinnie

Your name? Margarita How are you Broadway Adjacent? Currently, I am a box office assistant at an Off Broadway Theatre. What would you rather do to earn your living? I […]

Overheard… "I wasn't expecting all this!" by Vinnie

Usher: “The bar and restrooms are upstairs.” Mr. Brown: “Is this the bar?” Bartender: “It sure is!” Mr. Brown: “Wow, this is a bar bar. I wasn…

Overheard… "Are you Handi-capable?" by Vinnie

Millennial Brown: “Excuse me, where are the restrooms?” Usher: “Upstairs.” Millennial Brown: “Well, can I use the one behind you? I’m tired.” Usher:…

Overheard… "But wouldn't it make more sense…" by Vinnie

‘lil Brown: “Why don’t you sell tee-shirts here?” Bartender: “This is the bar.” ‘lil Brown: “So?” Bartender: “Well, you can’…

Overheard… Fair warning. by Vinnie

Flirty Brown: ” Listen, I’m very high maintenance. I’m letting you know, but I tip very well.” Bartender: “Well, anyone who’s ever told me that has been n…

Overheard… "Should I call for the Police?" by Vinnie

Mrs Brown: “Do you have bottled water?” Bartender: “Yes, it’s five dollars.” Mrs Brown: “Five dollars? That crazy! Is there a water fountain?” Barte…

I've got stories! by Vinnie

One of my Broadway adjacent chums, (I’m going to seriously try to bring that back, chum is a great descriptive) and recent taker of the Broadway Adjacent Hard Eight, Ryan […]

A Hard Eight with Ryan Sprague by Vinnie

Your name? Ryan Sprague How are you Broadway Adjacent? I tend bar at many of the Broadway shows and also sell my soul to the caffeine Gods, slinging coffee and […]

Overheard at Les Miz by Vinnie

Mrs Brown: (First in line at the bar, with a rather long Saturday night crowd forming behind her.) “I fell asleep, what’s the story line? Who’s Cosette? Is that the [……

Overheard… Oh okay, that's all I need… by Vinnie

Shopgirl: “Your card isn’t signed, may I see some ID please?” Native Brown: “Oh, I’m not a tourist, I live here”. And…scene.

Sing out Annie Tevka! by Vinnie

…at Fiddler: “Anatevka? Wasn’t that a character in Aida?”

Countries that SHOULD cry for me… by Vinnie

I really wish I could credit the creator of this glorious meme… if you know who deserves it, let me know.

Overheard… Live or Memorex. by Vinnie

At Fiddler on the Roof at The Broadway Theater, if you’re late, you’re held until the opening number, Tradition (the song that lays out the upcoming three hours) is over. [……

A Hard Eight with… by Vinnie

Your name? How are you Broadway Adjacent? What would you rather do to earn your living? Have you ever witnessed theater patrons behaving badly? Your biggest lapse in Theater Etiquette [̷…

Overheard… "Behind you." by Vinnie

Mr. Brown walks passed the Men’s restroom and heads straight for the coatroom. Coat Check Girl: “Checking something?” Mr. Brown: “Did I miss the Men’s Room?R…

Overheard… "It's the Men's Room." by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: “Excuse me!?! What are you doing?” Agent: “I’m using the restroom…” Mrs Brown: “But, I’m using it!” Agent: “This is th…

Overheard… "Where's my seat?" by Vinnie

Mrs. Brown: “Where’s my seat?” Bartender: “I don’t know.” Mrs. Brown: “Why?” Bartender: “I wasn’t with you when you bought your ti…

Overheard… "Where's my free water?" by Vinnie

Mr. Brown: “Do we get free bottled water.” Bartender: “There’s a water fountain to your right, it’s free.” Mr. Brown: “I want a bottled water.”…

Forget Wine & Roses: Celebrate Valentine's Day With Breakup Redemption Single 'Since You've Been Gone' from Award-Winning Artist David Kee by Vinnie

When my Broadway Adjacent friends do great work, I’m going to try my best to get their accomplishments out there for the world (or my 200 regular readers) to know […]

Overheard… "Why?" by Vinnie

Bartender: “I’m sorry, we’re closed. the Bar downstairs is still serving.” Mr. Brown: “Why?” Bartender: “Why what?” Mr. Brown: “Why are …

Because it bears repeating… by Vinnie

Audience member asks, "Was Sylvia barking at me?" by Vinnie

At the December 9th matinée of the Broadway’s Sylvia at the Cort Theater, an audience member sitting in a box seat, near the stage felt the need to take a […]

Vinnie Costa, Christmas Bringer? by Vinnie

As the floral manager of the Central Avenue Treasure Island, one of my main duties was to create custom artificial floral arrangements for wealthy women with questionable taste. When our [&#…