http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat/d.php?id=1604536 ...but not the first time this has happened, but it won't be the last, either. the storage of booze, soda, candy, sugary stuff, etc. has always been a problem in the ancient Bway temples, however, ya never know when the surprise health inspections will occur.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad
"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
My friend said that when he went to see Into The Woods a few years ago (I assume it was the revival) at the Broadhurst, he saw rats running down the aisle.
I assume most theatres have pest issues. They're old buildings and darkly lit. There are no excuses for having these issues at the bar, but I don't think I could even count on one hand the number of times I've had to deal with mice and cockroaches backstage at some theatres here in San Diego.
I remember once I was singing on stage during a tech rehearsal and the lights changed to mostly back lights. Down on the floor I saw the shadow of a rat walking on the lighting cables above me.