Comedy club promoter: Hey, you guys want free beers and some laughs?
Teen tourists’ chaperone: They’re underage.
Comedy club promoter: How about free sodas and a few giggles?
–Outside Hilton Theatre
Overheard by: Amused Teenage Tourist
Lady: Oh my god, I’ve heard this song before!
Patron: It’s all ABBA music, jackass.
–Mamma Mia, Winter Garden Theatre
Overheard by: Todd
Mom: Honey, what’s the matter?
Girl: Am I going to turn green for being a bad girl too?
Mom: Honey, I was just kidding about that!
–Gershwin Theater
Overheard by: Rogue
Woman: How do we know where it is?
Man: That guy said it’s at the end of the street.
Woman: Yeah, well, where does the street end?
–Outside of St James Theatre
Overheard by: howdumbareyou
Midwestern child: Daddy, what’s that candle thing?
Midwestern father: It’s called a menorah. They use it on Jewish Christmas.
–Spamalot, Shubert Theatre, W 44th St
Renthead #1: He wasn’t *that* bad as Roger.
Renthead #2: Weren’t you drunk last time you saw him?
Renthead #1: Yeah. That’s probably why. When I’m drunk I’m more like “Oh, his hair’s shiny,” rather than “Wow, he has no emotion.“
Renthead #2: His hair is shiny. (pause) Next time he’s on as Roger, let’s get drunk.
–Nederlander Theatre
Girl: This popcorn is soft. I hate soft popcorn.
Guy: I know, I hate soft-core, too. It’s such a tease.
Girl: No, no. I was talking about the popcorn — it’s soft. But I agree: if there is no penetration, it’s not worth my time.
–Ziegfeld Theater
Wife: I think we might need a stiff drink after this.
Husband: (doesn’t respond)
Wife: It’s supposed to be sad.
Husband: I think I want to take a nap now.
Wife: Do you want me to wake you up when the show starts?
Husband: (grunts)
Wife: Was that a yes or a no?
Husband: Yes.
–Cherry Lane Theatre
Overheard by: Emily B.
Guy in orchestra, after Kristin Chenoweth has sang “I say a little prayer for you”, right before applause: You go, girl!
Guy in balcony: What did he say?
Guy’s friend: “You go, girl” (rolls eyes) She’s not Mo’nique in Precious.
–Broadway Theatre
Overheard by: They’re both awesome
Out-of-town girl: Is this a musical?
Parents: No… (mutters something unintelligible)
Out-of-town girl, flipping through Playbill: There’s not even one song…
–Studio 54 Theater, Waiting for Waiting for Godot to Start
Overheard by: Jil
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