110 stories by "Vinnie"
Mrs. Brown: “Where’s the nearest Dunkin' Donuts?” Agent: “I’m not sure, you should ask the concierge.” Mrs. Brown: “You got something against Dunkin…
Bartender: “Is this your first time?” Mr. Brown: “In America, yes. I saw it in Melbourne with my wife, it must be, 20 years ago now.” Bartender: ‘Wow, you must&…
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, &#…
Mr Brown: “Vodka/tonic with lime. Make it a good pour…” Bartender: “That’ll be fifteen dollars, I’ll be as generous as you…” Mr Brown: “…
Mama Brown: (Handing Agent pick-up slip.) “I'm picking these tickets up…” Agent: (Showing tickets.) “Here you go, four tickets, tenth-row center, on the aisle for Aladdin…
Dear BwayAdjacent – A friend of mine is a photographer, well, I am the photographer. Is it ok to snap a few during a performance? I am sure it isn’t, […]
Browns w/Small Child: "I’d like three tickets to Phantom of the Opera, please." Agent: "No problem. May I ask how old your child is?" Browns w/Small Child: "A very advanced four.…
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #15: Punctual Brown: “What time, exactly, does the eight o’clock…
For a short time, the Broadway Bar company for which I work had all bars serving coffee. It was successful in some houses, very in fact, yet at most, completely […]
I get to meet the odd celebrity from time to time. While they certainly won’t remember meeting me, I won’t forget meeting them…This post was originally published April 2…
This one I wholeheartedly forgive…but it’s still funny. Overheard last night Hand To God: Bartender: (Making small talk.) “So what else have you see this trip?” Herr …
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #14: Mr Brown: “Does this play have a lot of words?” You be […
In honor of Mamma Mia’s long-running show’s end, I give you my favorite Mamma Mia Overheard… Sassy Brown: “May I ask you a question?” Bartender: “If you a…
Vender: “Bottled water, snacks. Red or white wine.” Older Brown: Â (To his companion.) “I got an aisle seat so I could stretch my legs. Why do they keep coming up [……
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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: ̶…
At intermission Bartender: (Handing over change.) “…And enjoy the rest of the show!” Mr. Brown: “”Really?” Bartender: “Okay, don’t enjoy the r…
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…
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…
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…
