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Cheap Chicago theater tickets and seven ways to get them
There’s no shortage of great Chicago plays and musicals to see any day of the year—but sometimes there might be a shortage in your wallet. Traditionally, most theaters in Chicago (including Broadway in Chicago) have offered incentives for full-season subscriptions. But anecdotally at least, subscription bases are on the wane, as younger audiences want more flexibility and less commitment. And seasonal subscriptions do no good for visitors to the city. So what to do if you want a deal? Here are seven excellent avenues to seeing Chicago theater on the cheap. RECOMMENDED: Where to see Chicago theater in the Loop
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The Displaced
Don’t bet on a good night’s sleep after seeing this Pilsen-set ghost story.
Father Comes Home From the Wars (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
This monumental modern classic receives a jaw-dropping production.
Bull in a China Shop
A murderers' row of acting talent slays this story of two pioneering queer feminists
Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story
This surface-level bio is more interested in musical fan service than actual insights, but the music, and its star, are top of the line
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Macbeth
Stage magic and surprising laughs combine to make a spooky, memorable Scottish Play
Hamilton
Nobody’s throwing away their shot in this top-shelf Chicago staging of the most talked-about new musical in years
Buddy—The Buddy Holly Story
This surface-level bio is more interested in musical fan service than actual insights, but the music, and its star, are top of the line
