110 stories by "Vinnie"
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #17: Pessimistic Brown: “What, exactly, does sold-out mean?” You be…
“After a month off,”  a friend writes. “I’m back at the box office. There’s a show called I Know What Boys Want, the audience, it seems, is almost exclusi…
Mrs. Brown: “We’ve just now arrived and really want to see a Broadway show.” Agent: “Great! This city guide right here has a list and description of all the showsR…
I thought I’d seen everything… At one theater’s bar, the hearing device kiosk is right across. At a particularly slow drinking show, I had the opportunity to witness this&#…
Flawed, but important. Ugly page of ‘Murica’s past presented with heart. The American/Japanese internment during the second World War my not seem like a subject screaming to musi…
Young Brown: “How much are tickets?” Agent: “It depends on what you want to see, they range from $85.00 to upwards of $500.00 or more.” Young Brown: “I was thin…
Originally published April 8, 2013. When I was a Water Vendor, I had the great good fortune to work a highly sought-after, sold-out nightly, production. Attended by New York City’s …
Mrs. Brown: “I’d like four tickets to Kinky Boots, please.” Agent: “No problem. I’ve got four great seats in the Mezzanine, that’s the second level, for o…
Mrs Brown: (Handing me her ticket.) “Can you tell me where this seat’s at?” Bartender: “Any Usher can help you with that. Would you like a drink or snack to […]
Gay Brown: (To Girl Brown.) "Do you remember Christina Ricci? She was obese and now she's super skinny?" Girl Brown: "Dude, she was never obese." Gay Brown: "She was big as […]
Dear Broadway Adjacent, I’d really wanted to see Matilda during my last visit to NYC, but my husband talked me out of it saying that it was for kids. We […]
Mrs. Brown: “How much is Wicked today?” Agent: “I’m sorry Wicked doesn’t have a show today.” Mrs. Brown: “If it did, what would it cost.” Agen…
Mr. Brown: ” Do you serve nachos?” Bartender: “No, sorry, but we have some snacks…” (Indicating display of snacks.) Mr Brown: “How about a fruit …
Soon-to-be Mrs. Brown: “Can I check my wedding dress?” Coat Check Girl: “Sure, it’s in a bag. We don’t need to know what’s in each bag…” Soon-…
Mr Brown: (Handing me his iPhone.) “Can you get me these exact seats to Wicked cheaper?” Agent: “No. I’m a Ticket Broker, this site you’re showing me, is Telech…
A middle-aged white woman walks into the store and silently stands by the door, not approaching the desk. Agent: “Hello!” M’lady Brown: “Do you mind if I just stan…
Saturday at 12:30pm: Mr Brown: “Can I make it to the Statue of Liberty and back before the 2:00 PM show?” Agent: “Sure, if you started out around 7:00 AM. It’s [&#…
Overheard in the lower lounge of a Broadway Theater… Mr. Brown: “Have you seen this show?” Porter: “Yes.” Mr. Brown: “It’s kinda boring? No?” …
A former coworker told me this story, a few months ago, prefacing it with, “I just pretended I was you…” Mrs Brown: “I don’t want to see a show with […]
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #16: Practical Mr Brown: “If I don’t like the show can I […]
At this one particular Broadway theater, the show-is-about-to-start bell is rung at exactly five minutes ’til showtime. At that moment, the in-house, orchestra level bar closes. But…
Brown: “Thank you. Your guidance and advice have invaluable.” Brown: “You’ve made my trip! Not only getting me the hottest ticket in town, but going above and b…
Some questions I get so often, I’ve often thought I should create a mimeographed handout…so here we go…etiquette class is now in session. But remember what I always say, &#…
People want what they want and won’t settle for anything less, Even if they can’t get what they want, they continue to ask for it. It’s almost as if they […]
Mr. Brown: “I need tickets to The Book of Mormon.” Agent: “For which performance?” Mr. Brown: “Tonight.” Agent: “For how many?” Mr. Brown: …
