Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission — Page 2

In all seriousness, the ice cream in the theatre (west end) is a staple and something I loved getting while I was over there. The ginger ice cream that most of the theaters sold was to die for. Why is it not a problem over there but it would be over here? How is it any different than beverages getting spilled? I would much rather have small little ice cream cups in the theatre (which is what they are), than drunk trashy tourists sipping on their 15 dollar sippy cups of cheap red wine.

*Editied for the perfection of the Gramatical Tribunal of BWW*

Updated On: 8/10/15 at 12:28 AM

Sorry for my one slip up on here and for not proofreading, back to grammar school I go. Reasons why I don't post or rarely respond to threads.

Updated On: 8/10/15 at 02:22 AM

"Why stop there?
Why not burgers and fries as well?
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LOL!!! I laughed TOO hard over this

The chips are bad enough.

It goes back as far as I know to the fifties and probably before that. First in tubs and then the choc top.

they use too sell this before chips & Popcorn

"use too?"

Oh come on!

Everyone....some shows here DO sell Ice Cream!!! KINKY BOOTS does and they sell Ice Cream Sandwiches too!! I got one and to be honest it did MAKE my theatre going experience pretty awesome. I think more shows should jump on it.

I wanted to specify that the ice cream available currently are personal sized containers (like the Ben and Jerrry's "mini-cup" size) and are very much self-contained. They're not a drastic mess; Mr. Softee isn't giving out soft serve cones in the lobby!

I was onot told the success of ice cream in the West End theatre was because it was an easy way to cool the audience down in a non-air conditioned venue. I've never minded it, and found the concept charming.

Here's an article The Guadian did on the history with no clear answer, aside from a vague idea of when it began. http://www.theguardian.com/stage/theatreblog/2011/jan/18/ice-cream-theatre-interval

Most West End theatres don't have air-conditioning either and it gets hot as balls. Let's leave some of the London quirks to the poor people over here suffering all summer.

But seriously, I think ice cream/any concession that is relatively quiet would be fine to have on Broadway, but it should replace something noisy that's become commonplace. Otherwise the 'menu' at the theatre will just keep growing and growing and it'll be ridiculous.

And yeah, few people in London throw away their empty ice cream cups. It's disgusting.

I think there should be vendors in the aisles like at a baseball game. With beer and peanuts.

Those whiny divas like Patti et. al. will just have to accept that people like food and cell phones more than her performance.

I wish to go to the festival!

At NWS, we had vendors in the aisles calling out to sell their wares years ago. They took drink orders and sold candy. Of course, that's off broadway and I don't know if it's changed since the Shuberts took over.

I used to laugh at patrons who asked me where the hot dogs and popcorn were, but now that isn't so ridiculous. We've come a long way!

I think the silliness of the op is simply, how would we know why not? things that have never happened aren't often explained. The strange thing, to me, as that this thread has gone on as long as it has.

I love ice cream, however, I dont see the need to have it in the theater. I don't see the need for letting any food/drinks back to the seats at all, but could care less what happens in the lobby.