chicago rush tickets

[bassettbear]

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*]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[chuckydisc]

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.