And another thing – what’s with the lines outside the Broadway theaters lately? It never used to be like this. I think it’s the tourists. When I was on my way to The Pillowman the other day I was stuck in a pedestrian jam on Eighth Avenue caused by a line of people waiting to get into Avenue Q that had stretched around the corner from 45th. It was ridiculous. Form a mob outside the theater like you’re supposed to, people!
When I got to my theater there was a long line for my show as well. I ignored the line and walked to the box office window to get my ticket. My ticket was scanned shortly thereafter and I went to my seat, all without having to wait on line.
Sheep.
New York has adopted an English sensibility re: queueing? Say it isn’t so, and stop the madness. Yeah, it’s civilised, but heck .. if you stand on the sidewalk long enough here, people will just start lining up behind you.