Overheard… Try the front desk…
Mrs. Brown: “Can I get change of a five from you?” Agent: “We don’t deal much with cash here and we don’t keep small bills at the desk.” Mrs. Brown: […]
View ArticleOverheard… Just because you’re an idiot…
On a Thursday… Mrs. Brown: “I’d like four tickets for today’s matinee of Wicked…” Agent: “Wicked doesn’t have a matinée today. Matinées are Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, are you available...
View ArticleOverheard… The Tonys are Tony…
Mr. Brown: “Can you get me tickets to Tony Awards?” Agent: “Of course. Did you pack your tuxedo with you?” Mr. Brown: “Why would I need a tux?” Agent: “It’s […]
View ArticleOverheard… Sorry, it’s closed
Mrs Brown: “Can I get tickets to The Bridges of Madison County?” Agent: “I’m sorry, it’s closed, almost a year now…” Mrs Brown: “Was is awful? I heard it was wonderful. […]
View ArticleYou be the Agent – Ass #11
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #11: Mrs Brown: “What last-minute deals do you have for tomorrow night?” […]
View ArticleFor The Boys?
Customer: “I’d like tickets to For The Boys.” Agent: “Oh, someone’s doing a stage version of the hit ’90’s Bette Midler vanity project? I did NOT know that.” Customer: “It’s […]
View ArticleOverheard… Who ties your shoes in the morning?
Mr Brown: “I want to see X on Sunday night.” Agent: “I’m sorry, X doesn’t have a Sunday night performance, but I can get you tickets to A, B, C, […]
View ArticleOverheard… If you don’t need a seat, you don’t need me.
Mr Brown: “Do you only handle tickets for the theatre?” Agent: “No, we also handle concerts and sporting events. Basically, anything you need a seat for.” Mr Brown: “Great. How […]
View ArticleFishing for Validation – Part 2
I get an unusual amount of Fishermen at the desk. Usually, on matinée days; usually, older folks.They’ve just come over from TKTS with their extreme side, rear-orchestra, partial-view tickets, looking...
View ArticleFishing for Validation – Part 3
I get an unusual amount of Fishermen at the desk. Usually, on matinée days; usually, older folks.They’ve just come over from TKTS with their extreme side, rear-orchestra, partial-view tickets, looking...
View ArticleWoulda, Shoulda, Coulda?
Mrs. Brown: “Do you think TKTS will have tickets for that show Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda?” Agent: “Do you mean It Shoulda Been You?” Mrs. Brown: “Whatever, the one with Cagney […]
View ArticleYOU be the Agent – Ass. #12
They say, whoever they are, that the only stupid question is the question left unasked. I disagree. Assignment #12: Mama Brown: “What’s the whitest show on Broadway?” You be the Agent. […]
View ArticleOverheard…“Tell me why.”
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 […]
View ArticleYOU be the Agent – Ass #13
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?” You […]
View ArticleOverheard…“Are you sure?”
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….” […]
View ArticleClassic Overheard – I’m NOT a casting director…
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-man is […]
View ArticleOverheard… 2+2=4
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, […]
View ArticleOverheard… Things happen, I can’t guarantee anything…
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 Ricky […]
View ArticleOverheard… Don’t Make Promises About The Lion King
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 course, he’s […]
View ArticleYOU be the Agent – Ass. #14
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 […]
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