Scene Girl
Wicked: the Musical
We thrifty girls who love theater often find ourselves fretting over wanting to see the hottest shows and not wanting to pay big bucks for the good seats. That means we often settle for the “cheap seats” that have a better view of the ceiling lights than the stage. At $30 a pop, these seats aren’t even that “cheap.”
Here is a little-known secret to seeing Chicago’s current “hot” show from the first row at a price that won’t give you a nosebleed.
The hottest show in Chicago right now is Wicked, the Musical. Wicked follows the Wizard of Oz’s infamous Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch as they grow up in the Land of Oz and become unlikely friends. If you loved the classic movie Wizard of Oz growing up, Wicked is an exciting and entertaining look at what happened “before Dorothy dropped in.” My husband surprised me with tickets for my birthday, and we both loved the show. It is a must-see for anyone who loved (or loves) the classic story of the Wizard of Oz.
If you haven’t seen it, don’t worry! Wicked has just been extended in Chicago indefinitely, and with a little luck you can sit in the front row on the cheap! You can register to win Wicked tickets in the first two rows for $25 each!! Here are the details:
Sign up for discounted tickets on the day of the performance Tuesday through Thursday at the Ford Oriental Theatre Box Office, and Friday through Sunday at the Borders at 150 N. State St. Two hours prior to each performance, random names will be drawn. If your name is drawn, you can purchase one or two tickets at $25 each. You must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
TIP: If you have read Gregory Maguire’s novel, “Wicked: the Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” don’t go see the musical expecting it to mirror the book. They are VERY different stories, although they are both very good!
Wicked Chicago
Ford Center for the Performing Arts
Oriental Theater
24 West Randolph
Chicago, Illinois
(312) 902-1400 (Broadway in Chicago)
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