From what I read on the website, there is no way of obtaining the tickets online besides the virtual line method?
I believe that is correct. The summer sponsor deal ended already I think.
How crowded does the ticket line usually get when they give them out?
You might still be able to get a ticket for $170 through the Summer Supporter program. I got an e-mail from them just a few days ago.
I haven't done it this year...but reports are that people not in line before 6 or 6:30 have been lucky to have gotten vouchers.
I did get in the stand-by line and get a ticket I believe the first Sunday it played...I got there at 4, but with the pretty weather and reviews, that time might move up as well.
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