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bwg Jan 13th, 2011 08:30 AM

Chicago Theater Discount Tickets
 
Where is the most reliable place to look for reduced theater tickets?
What about checking with the theater day of performance?
Thanks!

Citylghts Jan 13th, 2011 09:52 AM

Check the Chicago League of Theatres at www.chicagoplays.com. They operate Hot Tix which offers seats at 50% of the normal price and there is a link on the site.

Hot Tix has two outlets in the city at 72 E Randolph, across from the Cultural Center, and at 163 E Pearson, across from the Old Water Tower. Not all shows offer discounts and the selection can vary day-to-day, so if there's a particular show you're interested in seeing, you'd do best buy tickets as soon as possible.

yk Jan 13th, 2011 10:02 AM

We bought tickets for Billy Elliot at Hot Tix (at half price) on our recent trip to Chicago. You can sign up for their email which is sent out 2x/week, so you can have a sense of which discounted shows are available. Also, their website usually lists (and sells) discounted shows for the following 3-4 days, so you can buy a few days in advance.

bwg Jan 16th, 2011 10:06 AM

thanks for the tips!

FrankS Jan 16th, 2011 10:55 AM

Cant beat those deals the day of the performance, just line up at 10am. We got 3rd row Billy Elliott for $25

ChgoGal Jan 17th, 2011 06:44 AM

Steppenwolf offers "20 for $20" and 50% off rush tickets on the day of. Goodman offers "Tix at Six" (which I believe is 50% off). Rush tickets are subject to availability... but Steppenwolf offers the "$20" promotion for every mainstage show. I imagine Victory Gardens, Timeline and Royal George might offer some sort of day-of price... but it all depends on how hot the show is.

Also, signing up at https://www.goldstar.com/ you might be able to find 1/2 price tickets.
Have a great time in Chicago!

bwg Jan 25th, 2011 07:16 AM

thanks ChgoGal-are you signed up on goldstar and what kind of deals have you received?

bwg Jan 28th, 2011 08:38 AM

Does Bank of America Theatre have discount day of show ticket sales?

Citylghts Jan 28th, 2011 10:27 AM

The theatres operated by Broadway in Chicago are The BofA, Palace, Broadway Playhouse and Oriental. Whether they have discounts depends more on the production than the theatre. Some shows like <i>Wicked</i> or <i>Rent</i> sell a limited number of discounted tickets to all performances while others may only discount tickets if regular sales are slow.

terrygarden Feb 23rd, 2011 08:51 AM

The Chicago Theater is giving away tickets to upcoming Concerts. Here’s the link to register. http://bit.ly/ifbTZ9


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