Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission- Page 2
Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
#25Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 12:28am
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.
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#26Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 1:11am
"than drunk trashy tourists sipping on there 15 dollar sippy cups of cheap red wine."
I saw Drunk Trashy Tourists perform at the Beacon a few years ago. They brought the house down when they performed "Don't criticize others if you can't spell their".
#27Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 2:22am
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.
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#28Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 2:48am
To assuage your concerns, West End theatres are not awash with slopped ice cream; most audience members manage the complicated process of bringing loaded spoon to mouth without disaster.
Ice cream is served at the beginning of the interval (intermission) in individual tubs which can be consumed with ease during the 20 minute break. As a refreshment, it is no more crass than having a glass of wine, which I guess could equally be portrayed as a potentially messy, unnecessary indulgence.
Phillypinto says plenty to incur your wrath, but it is petty to deride him just for liking an activity which takes place in British theatres without causing the ruination of cultural life as we know it.
#29Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 3:38am
"Why stop there?
Why not burgers and fries as well?
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LOL!!! I laughed TOO hard over this
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#30Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 3:53am
selling Ice Cream at interval is also an Australian Tradition, they use too sell this before chips & Popcorn invaded our theatres both live and movie.
#31Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 4:05am
The chips are bad enough.
#32Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 6:30am
Let's start with the movies and stand in line just to buy a ticket[in Australia].
To save money-ONE person sells the ticket,gets the jumbo size pop corn,a bucket of coke,and a ginormous icecream just to the ONE[or 20] person[s] in front of you--and all you want is ONE ticket-I always want to yell-'I only want to buy a ticket not the whole shop!'
All of that crap goes into the cinema and is consumed around you---no wonder I always sit alone against the far wall.
Where did this idiotic 'trend' begin of HAVING to eat an ice cream while watching a movie come from?-does it help concentration, stave off hunger, contribute to the movie going experience?
I realise it's money for the theatre-a friend owns a theatre-but if your body needs that sort of nourishment during a 90min movie or a 2hr live theatre experience[go for it at interval]then you seriously need to rethink your nutritional intake for the day.
That was a bit preachy--but then again--I'm perfect !
#33Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 9:02am
It goes back as far as I know to the fifties and probably before that. First in tubs and then the choc top.
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#34Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 9:06am
I love the Ice Cream tradition of the West End and remember getting some at each show I saw back when I was in London years ago...but I truly see it being a disaster in Broadway theatres.
#35Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 9:18am
they use too sell this before chips & Popcorn
"use too?"
Oh come on!
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#37Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 9:21am
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.
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#38Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 9:21am
"How is it any different than beverages getting spilled? "
Sticky is a lot worse. Have you ever worked in a theater?
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#39Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Ice Cream at Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 9:29am
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
#40Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 10:21am
Like really?
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#41Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 10:36am
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.
#42Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 10:53am
I got a Sugar Daddy at Hedwig
#43Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 11:45am
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.
....but the world goes 'round
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#44Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 12:12pm
Coming soon to a Broadway Theater near you... "Hey, getcha red hots... how many ya need chief, ace, champ, boss, guy, sport, buddy, pal, fella, red (but only if they have red hair)... just one? That'll be $16.50".
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#45Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 12:17pm
I wish to go to the festival!
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#46Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 12:27pm
Darling, those nails.
#47Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 12:51pm
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!
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#48Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 12:51pm
I think it would be great for ice cream to become a tradition over here. You guys are acting like Philly's suggesting giant, messy cones instead of little self-contained cups.
And yes, I'm in the boat that would much rather sit next to someone quietly eating ice cream versus crinkling around in a bag of M&M's.
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#49Why Doesn't Broadway Sell Deep Dish Pizza At Intermission
Posted: 8/10/15 at 1:02pm
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.
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