You do realize that if someone has to explain a joke all humor is lost. And, why the hell would you (or anyone for that matter) wanna get drunk at a show. Drinking is the only way I can deal with your stupid posts and question by the way, and I am well above the legal age.
When a homosexual male celeb for instance doesn't want to / can't come out and doesn't want the public to suspect anything he shows off a girlfriend he is only dating for publicity. The girlfriend is what people call a "beard".
This doesn't only apply to celebs but that was just an example.
This might be in vain but I'm going to attempt to bring this back true to topic because my experance differs so greatly from what I saw on the first half page here.
I get mistaken for a college undergrad a few times a week but I've been buying from theatre bars since I was 21 and the only time I've be carded was when I was 23/24. I'm now well into my mid 20s and get carded everywhere else. Three of my most recent theatre bar experiences were when I saw Darren in Hedwig and I was very surprised not to be carded with young skewing audience. I don't know if it's something about me or if I look young but just not a day below 21, but I almost never get carded at theatre bars.
Philly, methinks you already have had a few. You get carded if you look young which I assume you do. Go anywhere serving drinks & the answer will be the same.
""Fly to Europe. There the legal drinking age is 18 in a bunch of countries, if not all. " No reason to fly anywhere. Hop in your car, you can be in Quebec where it is 18 before the night is over. 19 in Ontario. Just don't drink and drive."
Ah, I wasn't sure about Canada but was sure about Europe. Even better then!
I remember going to see Patti Lupone in Gypsy, I was only 17 at the time. I went alone as my parents were across the road with my sister at Spamalot.
Got to the interval and in my strong northern English accent asked for a diet coke. He gets the drink, gives it to me and I'm just about to pick it up for a sip and he says a price, can't remember but it was more than I'd expect to pay for just a coke (like $10).
I said - $10 for a coke? To which he replied - no Vodka and coke.
you really ARE an idiot, or just someone who likes reading their own submissions. Is BWW your ONLY friend ? lol--there, I can do that too though have no idea what it means.
As a former Broadway Bar Manager for several years I can tell you that generally you'll be carded based on 1: your look. If you look under 30 and appear at all nervous, anxious, or overeager you'll probably be carded. 2: The show. A show like Hedwig, Mormon, Wicked or any show that brings in a lot of school groups or younger audiences is more likely to card. And 3: Your order. You look younger than 25 and you order a shot OR a fruity complicated cocktail that you're better off ordering at a cocktail lounge and not at a busy theatre bar trying to serve 1300 people in 15 minutes you will generally be carded. Also, why would you risk it. If you want an adult beverage and a sippy cup, why don't you bring a flask and order a soda? Cheaper and easier and doesn't put a bartender in jeopardy. Think a little.
LOL I've never been carded ever before in my life. Even at restaurants with a friend who is the same age as me, people think we are older than 21 and they tell us about drinks lol. and why would i be nervous? there is no risk involved. if they ask to see my card, i walk away lmfao. So i am not nervous! I am going to order drinks on my 2 show day on saturday and see what happens lol