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Where to Find Low Priced and Free Theatre Tickets in Chicago

Chicago is a wonderful town for live theater, tickets for which can be very pricey.

ZooBloo has come up with some excellent ways to buy tickets for half price and even less.

We also show you how you can see a top theater performance for free if you're willing to help out.

Low Priced Chicago Theatre Tickets. How to See a Top Play for Half Price... or Less.

HotTix Half price tickets to more than 125 Chicago area theaters. Available shows posted daily.  Tickets must be purchased in person at any Hot Tix location.

Theatre Thursdays  "Thursdays are the perfect night to check out Chicago’s red-hot theater scene.  Each Thursday, we'll offer specially-priced tickets to one of the hottest shows in town, cocktails and appetizers before or after the show, PLUS the chance to schmooze with the artists or go behind-the-scenes."  Events sell out fast, so reserve 2-3 weeks in advance.

TicketMaster: Chicago

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Navy Pier IMAX Theatre Tickets in the $10 to $12 range. You can buy them now online.

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Get Free Tickets to Chicago Live Theatre Productions by Ushering

The Saints: Volunteers for the Performing Arts

"...Our most visible presence in the theater community is as volunteer ushers. But we do more, much more. Our activities range from box office, database entry, answering phones, getting out mass subscription mailings and distributing posters/flyers to driving and housing out-of-town actors/directors, re-organizing costume areas, monitoring auditions, volunteering our services at benefits--and who knows what else? If a performing arts organization needs help, we do whatever we can to accommodate them..."

Benefits of joining The Saints:

- A monthly newsletter listing many volunteer opportunities. - Regular hotline and email updates. - 6 meetings per year featuring speakers on various aspects of the performing arts. - Preferential ushering sign-ups for over 50 theaters. - Discounted and sometimes free tickets. - An opportunity to socialize with others interested in the performing arts or members of the performing arts community.


The yearly membership fee is $55 (with possible discounts to full time students). However, if you are an avid theater goer... and a staunch believer in volunteerism... a membership in The Saints represents a way to see plays as an usher for free... and to also receive discounted, and sometime free, tickets to other plays.

The best benefit of all? Being part of a community of fellow theater-lovers and having the chance to meet new people and make new friends... both inside your local community... and in the international theatrical community.

 

Here are some other ways to find about about ushering opportunities

Craig's List One way to find out about ushering opportunities is to read Craig's List regularly... where you can find posts like this:

"Interested in seeing "Defending the Caveman" but don't want to pay $39.50-$45? Why not usher? All you have to do is tear tickets for a half hour and help clean up cups after the show and you get to watch the show for free! "

League of Chicago Theatres has a list of member theaters.  Go through the list, clicking on each theater, and look for links that say "Volunteer" or "Get Involved" and follow the instructions you find. Not every theater uses volunteer ushers... and those that do may give first choice to members of The Saints.

Some examples of League of Chicago Theatres who have website links to ushering opportunites. There are others, your for the "clicking"!

American Theater Company "... Please call (773) 929-5009 if you are interested in short-term volunteer opportunities."

Beverly Arts Center of Chicago "Usher and see the performance! Come one hour before the performance and stay for light housekeeping after the performance. Your theater admittance is complimentary."

Blind Faith Theatre Numerous opportunities to "be involved".

Chicago Humanities Festival Uses 500 volunteers to help to take tickets, control crowds, distribute materials, assist in seating, manage book signings, and guarantee the most pleasant experience possible for all Festival attendees. As an added incentive, we offer volunteers free tickets to Festival events; two free tickets of their choice for every 3-5 hour volunteer shift!

Chicago International Film Festival "We are always looking for capable volunteers to assist us in managing our events. Volunteers are needed to help direct hundreds of students off and on buses before and after screenings."

Goodman Theatre "Through our ushering program individuals are offered the opportunity to see Goodman productions for free. Usher duties include stuffing and handing out programs, taking tickets at the door and seating patrons. All ushering requests must be made by phone to the ushering voice-mail system at 312.443.3808. You will be asked to leave your name, phone number, the dates you are available to usher, and how many people in your party (maximum of four)."

Lakeshore Theater 3175 N Broadway, just south of Belmont. sarah@lakeshoretheater.com 

University of Chicago Presents  "once a student has ushered for six concerts, he or she will be eligible to attend a concert with other dedicated ushers to see a Chicago Symphony Orchestra concert downtown in the spring. It is our way of rewarding hard-working ushers." This online "ushering manual" is a great overview of what's expected of ushers, how to dress, etc.

Some Theatres Don't Use Volunteer Ushers, but Do Employ Ushers and Other Personnel

Here are some theaters to check out:

Apollo Theater To apply for full and/or part-time positions with the Apollo Theater: Drop off your resume at the Apollo Theater
2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614
Fax resume and cover letter to (773) 935-6214 Email your resume as a Microsoft Word attachment to the Apollo Theater

Blue Man Group Jobs

Broadway in Chicago "... Ushering Qualified, friendly and outgoing individuals are always needed to perform the duties of part-time ushers. These paid positions require the ability to work evenings and/or weekends, as well as some holidays... Concessions Staff Need extra cash? Part-time bartenders, bar backs, water sellers, and coat check attendants needed for theatrical venues. Flexible schedules and friendly people are the key to a fun work environment. Evenings and weekends required...."

Chicago Theater Jobs

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