You can try the lottery for Avenue Q. There is usually a good turnout...even for matinees. They only pick 6-8 names...so you have to be lucky! Normally Avenue Q is sold out, so the lottery is the only way. BFO is starting to get really popular and selling out. But they have a student discount:
The Boy From Oz
Type: Student Discount
Price: $30.25 per ticket
Amount: 4 tickets per ID
Location: Rear mezzanine
Note: Available for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday performances only. Sold no more than one week in advance.
"Chicago is it's own incredible theater town right there smack down in the middle of the heartland. What a great city! I can see why Oprah likes to live there!" - Dee Hoty :-D