Bomb threat at Jersey Boys Chicago last night

Posted: 10/7/09 at 10:47am

Make sure to read the comments below.
Chicago Tribune

Posted: 10/7/09 at 10:58am

I'll say Broadway in Chicago at least has professional ushers who can answer questions like "where is the exit?" I've gotten tired of non-profit theaters and volunteer ushers who know less about the place than I do.

I do like the comment that said something about "sorry we couldn't give you all the details-- we STILL don't know all the details." Call me old fashioned, but when the message is "Evacuate the theater" I don't need more details.

[proptart101]

Posted: 10/7/09 at 12:59pm

Chicago has had its share of theatrical tragedies, not the least of which was the horrific Iroquois Theater fire;

http://failuremag.com/index.php/feature/article/burning_down_the_house/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iroquois_Theater_Fire

In my several times bringing shows into Chicago, I have always been impressed with their attention to safety and the usher's training, much more inclusive than most other cities.

[CityLove82]

Posted: 10/9/09 at 11:14am

""this is not a bomb," and the other note said "this is not going to end good."

Chris, clearly they found your notes from when you reviewed the show."

^I found this amusing.



So I take it no one got their money back for the show?