Saturday, June 06, 2009

"What Is With People Who Think They're In Their Own Living Rooms?"

"What Is With People Who Think They're In Their Own Living Rooms?"

Welcome to those readers who are finding Steve On Broadway (SOB) for the very first time after reading this morning's Wall Street Journal story on theatre etiquette (or the seeming complete lack thereof).

Over the last few years, I've written plenty on this trying topic, so here are the links to each of those pieces:

SOB's Theatre Etiquette Part One
SOB's Theatre Etiquette Part Two
SOB's Theatre Etiquette Part Three
SOB's Theatre Etiquette Part Four

If you happen to recall the notorious incident that inflamed Patti LuPone (and was mentioned in the same Wall Street Journal story) earlier this year, well, I was there. Click here for my very own first hand account.

Finally, if you're reading this, chances are you are not part of the problem when it comes to boorish behavior. So thank you for showing courtesy to those around you and remembering that you're part of a larger communal experience. Enjoy the show!

This is Steve On Broadway (SOB).

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Thursday, July 19, 2007

Suddenly, Everyone's A Blogger

Suddenly, Everyone's A Blogger

Perhaps it was inevitable that the "Gray Lady" would finally succumb. After all, noted critics like The Wall Street Journal's Terry Teachout have been on the leading edge of the blogosphere by posting stories since 2003.

But yesterday, The New York Times' very own theatre critic Ben Brantley began his unique online journey....in London. Brantley will be haunting West End theatres over the course of the next 21 days to see a whopping 28 shows.

Mused one John Walker, who commented on Brantley's first post (yes! you can actually finally fire back at New York's most controversial critic) , "28 shows in 21 days? You won’t have time to reflect on any of the ideas / issues properly. I suggest one show every two or three days."

Welcome to the blogosphere, Ben, where everyone's a critic!

This is Steve On Broadway (SOB).

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