chicago rush tickets

[bassettbear]

Posted: 3/1/16 at 1:56am

I am planning to try and get rush tickets for the 2:30 matinee next Saturday and was hoping someone would know how early I should get to the theater. I know they go on sale when the box office opens. Does anyone know how many rush tickets they offer and where in the theater they are located? Thanks

[Broadway Bob*]

Posted: 3/1/16 at 12:25pm

The last time I rushed this show (which was quite a while ago) there were only about 5 people in line by the time they opened at 10:00 AM. And the seats were located in the front orchestra, far sides, partial view. Sad because I spent many WONDERFUL evening in front row center rush seats at this show. Sad that they took that away. :'

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 3/1/16 at 1:38pm

Sad to read they no longer offer the front row Orchestra Center seats as their Rush Tickets. 

 

Back during the revival's run at the Shubert Theatre I saw the show countless times in front row Orchestra Center seats for $20.  The revival was still a hot ticket for several years due to the stellar casting choices so as long as you were in line by 6:30am, you just hung out until the box office opened and then you were off to enjoy your day by 10:05am.   

[mailhandler777]

Posted: 3/2/16 at 6:35am

Only time I ever attempted to rush it was Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes' last show. Needless to say I got there too late. I did get a SRO ticket though. The show was sold out almost their whole run 

[fyeahmaria]

Posted: 3/2/16 at 11:16am

I rushed once a few years ago and got a ticket around 45 minutes before the show. Front row far side orchestra, not too bad a view.

[mullein]

Posted: 7/27/17 at 12:57pm

has anybody rushed this recently? what's the latest time one is able to get a rush ticket at? 

[chuckydisc]

Posted: 7/27/17 at 1:33pm

mullein said: "has anybody rushed this recently? what's the latest time one is able to get a rush ticket at? "

One second before the last rush ticket would have been sold had you not arrived.

 

[Kerber214]

Posted: 12/13/17 at 9:38am

Has anyone rushed recently? I'm hoping to rush next Friday for 3 tickets.

Seems like Chicago would be fairly easy to get rush tickets. Should I arrive a little early due to the Holidays?

[lostphantom]

Posted: 12/13/17 at 12:45pm

My friend rushed last Friday. He arrived at 9:45 am and there were 6 people in front of him. He was able to get 2 tickets for the show. Hope this helps.

[chuckydisc]

Posted: 12/13/17 at 12:54pm

Kerber214 said: "Has anyone rushed recently? I'm hoping to rush next Friday for 3 tickets.

Seems like Chicago would be fairly easy to get rush tickets. Should I arrive a little early due to the Holidays?"

Do you mean you want to attend on 12/15 OR 12/22?

 

[Kerber214]

Posted: 12/13/17 at 1:25pm

I am hoping to rush 12/22

[chuckydisc]

Posted: 12/13/17 at 2:43pm

Kerber214 said: "I am hoping to rush 12/22"

First I would recommend pre-checking with the box office that rush hasn't been pulled for that date due to it being a holiday weekend.

Chicago is notorious for NOT having a rush line during certain holiday dates.