Eating/Drinking Percentage in Theater- Page 2

[RaiseYouUp]

Posted: 12/29/15 at 10:15pm

I would never eat during a show, but if I am hungry before the curtain goes up, I may purchase some small snack in the lobby.

[actorsnonactors]

Posted: 12/29/15 at 10:38pm

As with the argument regarding cell phone usage: theatrical experiences are a privilege, not a right. Barring medical conditions and other understandable restrictions, none of this has a place in the show. If you are such a desperate, sad person that you can't hold out to use your phone, chomp down on your corn chips, slug back your double-bubble-burp-a-cola...you don't need to come to the theatre. Be a person for a couple hours...time your day properly, budget your experience accordingly, have a leisurely dinner a few hours prior to curtain, visit the lavatory early, get your big-boy pants on, and watch a show.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 12/29/15 at 10:41pm

I enjoy a nice cheese plate.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 12/29/15 at 10:56pm

Personally, I like fondue

 

Seriously, we always have to have a bottle of water ready. Years ago, my wife had to have her thyroid removed due to cancer. Her throat occasionally gets dry hence the bottle of water.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/30/15 at 1:52pm

"Seriously, we always have to have a bottle of water ready. Years ago, my wife had to have her thyroid removed due to cancer. Her throat occasionally gets dry hence the bottle of water."

 

Very sorry to hear that about your wife, hope she is doing ok. 

Updated On: 12/30/15 at 01:52 PM

[playbill-love]

Posted: 12/30/15 at 3:04pm

I often have a water bottle with me at all times, including at shows, because I'm really active when I'm in the city and get thirsty. About 10% of the time I'll have a glass of wine or a show-themed cocktail (I think they're cute) at a performance. I've eaten a snack in a theatre once because I hadn't eaten all day and was starving, but it isn't a regular occurence for me.

[Alex M]

Posted: 12/30/15 at 3:49pm

I don't usually eat at the theater but that just because i will have ate lunch or dinner before or have plans t eat after. I may sometimes get a coke at intermission if i am feeling a little tired.  

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/30/15 at 4:01pm

yankeefan7 said: "Many years ago, you could not bring food or drink into the theater during a performance. That has changed and is a big money maker but IMO it has brought down the sophistication of spending a night at the theater. I am just curious the percentage of BWW people who eat/drink in theater during the show and those who don't."

 

I always have water on me, just in case I end up with a dry throat and subsequent coughing. But I always wait until applause (or a very loud scene, like in a rock show) to drink from it. And I always have mints, but I usually pop those in as the lights go down and not again until intermission.

 

I don't think I've ever purchased a drink at a show, except maybe a Cirque show in Vegas.

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 12/30/15 at 5:08pm

"I always have water on me, just in case I end up with a dry throat and subsequent coughing. But I always wait until applause (or a very loud scene, like in a rock show) to drink from it. And I always have mints, but I usually pop those in as the lights go down and not again until intermission."

 

You are being considerate of the rest of the audience, unfortunately there are others that don't care.

Updated On: 1/3/16 at 05:08 PM

[LizzieCurry]

Posted: 12/30/15 at 5:21pm

Yes, I am. I also was just answering your question. You're welcome!

[RemlapLBC]

Posted: 1/2/16 at 12:11am

I remember when Rock of Ages opened, it was such the big deal to have the drinks in the theatre and I bought one just to say I did it.  Now it doesn't seem to matter, all shows do.

To answer OP's question, I generally always smuggle a bottle of water in.   What is going to be most distracting to my neighbors, a couple of sips of water, or coughing due to the dry air.   I don't think they mind the sip of water.

[hork]

Posted: 1/2/16 at 12:37am

I never eat or drink anything in a theater, or even in a movie. I like to keep my attention focused on what I'm watching, and eating just distracts from that. Not to mention, chewing makes it hard to hear dialogue. And I don't drink because having a full bladder is worse than being thirsty. 

[yankeefan7]

Posted: 1/2/16 at 4:48pm

"I would never eat during a show, but if I am hungry before the curtain goes up, I may purchase some small snack in the lobby."

 

I have never had anything in the theater, usually go out to dinner before show or lunch before matinee. I have had a drink during intermission but that was in the days when you had to finish before entering the theater.

Updated On: 1/3/16 at 04:48 PM

[uncageg]

Posted: 1/3/16 at 3:49pm

I never eat at the theate. I very rarely buy beverages either. I bought beer at Rock of Ages because I was with someone affiliated with the show and got a discount and the two other times, in the past several years, was because I wanted the cups!

I do like the set up at Signature. I would definetly have a bite and a drink there before a show.

If I am thirsty, I find a water fountain. Last year I had a champagne ticket for the opera at the Met and had a glass at intermission.

Updated On: 1/3/16 at 03:49 PM

[GavestonPS]

Posted: 1/3/16 at 4:16pm

No, I don't eat or drink when I see a show. Shows used to be longer, on average, and food and drink were not allowed. We all survived.

 

(Mrs. Roxy is the exception, of course. Water is medicine to her and bringing a water bottle into the house is no different from those who have to carry nitroglycerin or an asthma inhaler.)