5 BB.Huge back up band..! Ticket prices.?

[LostArt]

I just checked Hollywood Bowl calender.They have a classical concert booked on the same day as BB date.Classical gig starts at 200PM.. Anybody thats been to the area KNOWS  traffic sucks on a good day.! 2 concerts on same day i cant imagine how bad traffic is gonna be..And yes i know you can park on Ventura Blvd + ride the bus to Bowl..!.

According to the Hollywood Bowl website, the June 2nd classical concert is in the Disney Concert Hall.  The Beach Boys are billed as playing the Hollywood Bowl that day, but (also according to the HB website) their 'opening night at the bowl' isn't until June 22nd.   

[LostArt]

I checked the Chicago Theater website, and while tickets don't go on sale until Monday, they do list the prices (with fees and taxes)...$54.07 and $271.53.  Nothing in between.  I'd almost rather see them there than at Summerfest in Milwaukee, even though it's an extra hour drive (at least), and I hate driving in downtown Chicago.  Can't afford $271, but $54 is certainly in my price range.

[Mr. Wilson]

Thx i had no idea Disney hall advertised on the BOWL board.Now theres a fine place to see a show DISNEY HALL..I saw a SMILE show there 2005

[anazgnos]

their 'opening night at the bowl' isn't until June 22nd.   

That's probably referring to the start of the Bowl "season" or official concert series, meaning the Beach Boys is probably a rental or lease event.  Nothing to worry about.  Off the top of my head this may mean that they won't be running the Bowl shuttle service or allowing people to bring their own alcohol, but it should all become clear in time.

[37!ws]

I checked the Chicago Theater website, and while tickets don't go on sale until Monday, they do list the prices (with fees and taxes)...$54.07 and $271.53.  Nothing in between.  I'd almost rather see them there than at Summerfest in Milwaukee, even though it's an extra hour drive (at least), and I hate driving in downtown Chicago.  Can't afford $271, but $54 is certainly in my price range.

Where do you see $54.07??? Here's what I'm seeing:

Zone F: Balcony, rows F-T. $137
Zone C: Orchestra rows M-T. $274
Zone B: Orchestra, rows FF-PP and A-L. $296

For those prices, there'd better be costume changes, explosions, and finding a way to bring Dennis and Carl back to life!!

BTW, don't like to drive downtown? The CTA Red, Purple, Brown, Orange, and Green Lines all stop right outside the theater. Take Metra or Amtrak into the city and hop CTA. (If you're not coming into LaSalle Street Station, that's going to be a bit of a walk.) Or drive into one of the parkable neighborhoods on the North Side (usually Andersonville and Lincoln Square are easy to find parking) and take CTA to the theater. You'll save a ton of money on parking.

[Amanda Hart]

I checked the Chicago Theater website, and while tickets don't go on sale until Monday, they do list the prices (with fees and taxes)...$54.07 and $271.53.  Nothing in between.  I'd almost rather see them there than at Summerfest in Milwaukee, even though it's an extra hour drive (at least), and I hate driving in downtown Chicago.  Can't afford $271, but $54 is certainly in my price range.

Where do you see $54.07??? Here's what I'm seeing:

Zone F: Balcony, rows F-T. $137
Zone C: Orchestra rows M-T. $274
Zone B: Orchestra, rows FF-PP and A-L. $296

For those prices, there'd better be costume changes, explosions, and finding a way to bring Dennis and Carl back to life!!

BTW, don't like to drive downtown? The CTA Red, Purple, Brown, Orange, and Green Lines all stop right outside the theater. Take Metra or Amtrak into the city and hop CTA. (If you're not coming into LaSalle Street Station, that's going to be a bit of a walk.) Or drive into one of the parkable neighborhoods on the North Side (usually Andersonville and Lincoln Square are easy to find parking) and take CTA to the theater. You'll save a ton of money on parking.

I was just about to post the same thing about prices and travel for the Chicago Theater show. I'm on the Chicago Theater Insiders mailing list and didn't get anything about the show in my email today, but they usually have pre-sales for every show, so anyone can pm me or something and I can pass the info along when I get it.

The prices LostArt posted were from TicketMaster, and they don't specify which section goes with which price. I am so excited about this, but $500 for me and the hubbs is going to be tough to swing, so I guess it will be the cheap seats for us 

I was going to say the same thing about getting around the city though. There is no need to ever drive downtown. You can do a park and ride at one of the outer CTA stations, or park in one of the neighborhoods as 37!ws suggests. I live in Edgewater, the second northernmost neighborhood on the lake and there is plenty of parking here. Then take the red line down to the Lake stop and the theater is the first thing you see. I'd definitely be willing to help out anybody looking to make it out for the show, so just pm me or whatever.

[Justin]

Thanks Amanda, apparently there is a Chase Preferred Seating ticket allotment for the Chicago Theatre show...if you get an email with a password or directions could you please let us know? 

[Amanda Hart]

Thanks Amanda, apparently there is a Chase Preferred Seating ticket allotment for the Chicago Theatre show...if you get an email with a password or directions could you please let us know? 

Yep, I'll pass along any info I get. I think that Chase Preferred Seating is if you buy tickets with a Chase Freedom or Sapphire card, but I'll see what I can find out.

[LostArt]

Thanks for the tips, folks.  I'll wait to see what the prices are before I make a decision.  I may need to consult with one of you further regarding the CTA.

[KokoNO]

Tickets are going to be pricey because David Marks is such a money grubbing asshole as has been confirmed by various sources. Look at the way he was grinning backstage at the Grammys! It's the smile of someone knowing they're going to clear out your bank account. 

[37!ws]

Well, considering that I've seen other venues' prices and they're not nearly as much as what's showing up at the Chicago Theatre, I seriously doubt that...

[SBonilla]

Tickets are going to be pricey because David Marks is such a money grubbing asshole as has been confirmed by various sources. Look at the way he was grinning backstage at the Grammys! It's the smile of someone knowing they're going to clear out your bank account. 

You have a problem.   

[jimmy1949]

Totally unfunny.

[Mr. Wilson]

WOW..Rent the bowl..Whew.!  Thats some SERIOUS deposit required there.! LOL.!

[Ron]

You guys shouldn't feel bad if you can't afford the pricey seats, one of the best concerts I ever went to was Billy Joel and Elton John, I bought a 20 dollar ticket off a scalper in the parking lot and sat up in the rafters, it was awesome. 

So if you can't afford the crazy prices, don't feel bad if you're in the nosebleeds, there's still lots of good music up there too. 

Personally I won't go if the cheapest seat is 137 bucks, that's insane!

[pancakerecords]

Smallest venue announced thus far is the PA one - about 4000.

Beacon Theater holds 2800.  I'm definitely going to try to get tickets there - it's among my favorite venues.

[Wirestone]

You guys shouldn't feel bad if you can't afford the pricey seats, one of the best concerts I ever went to was Billy Joel and Elton John, I bought a 20 dollar ticket off a scalper in the parking lot and sat up in the rafters, it was awesome. 

So if you can't afford the crazy prices, don't feel bad if you're in the nosebleeds, there's still lots of good music up there too. 

Personally I won't go if the cheapest seat is 137 bucks, that's insane!

Spot on. Quite right. And hey, if you have hundreds to burn, go to two shows instead!

[Andrew G. Doe]

Tickets are going to be pricey because David Marks is such a money grubbing asshole as has been confirmed by various sources. Look at the way he was grinning backstage at the Grammys! It's the smile of someone knowing they're going to clear out your bank account. 

Just shut the F.U.C.K. up, you have no idea what you're talking about and even if that's your idea of a joke, it's not funny. You don't know David, many folk here do and they'll all say the same thing - he's a great guy, genuine, humble and funny as hell. That's insulting - David's wife posts here, y'know - and makes you look like a complete dick. Which you are.

[Margarita]

I checked the Chicago Theater website, and while tickets don't go on sale until Monday, they do list the prices (with fees and taxes)...$54.07 and $271.53.  Nothing in between.  I'd almost rather see them there than at Summerfest in Milwaukee, even though it's an extra hour drive (at least), and I hate driving in downtown Chicago.  Can't afford $271, but $54 is certainly in my price range.

Where do you see $54.07??? Here's what I'm seeing:

Zone F: Balcony, rows F-T. $137
Zone C: Orchestra rows M-T. $274
Zone B: Orchestra, rows FF-PP and A-L. $296

For those prices, there'd better be costume changes, explosions, and finding a way to bring Dennis and Carl back to life!!

These prices come from the link from the tour page on brianwilson.com.  But the link is to a broker/scalper site, not the Ticketmaster or Chicago Theatre page!

[Margarita]

Smallest venue announced thus far is the PA one - about 4000.

Chicago Theatre seats 3600.

[Andrew G. Doe]

Look at the date and time of my post... and the words "thus far". 

[Amanda Hart]

Internet presale from TicketMaster for the Chicago Theater show starts tomorrow at 10:00 am CST. I'm not sure if you have to be a Chicago Theater Insider for that, but I'm pretty sure all you have to do is register your email address, so even if you do it's not like it's some huge inconvenience. Good thing Fridays are my off days! Buying these tickets is going to put a smile on my face that may take weeks get off.

[Roger Ryan]

Internet presale from TicketMaster for the Chicago Theater show starts tomorrow at 10:00 am CST. I'm not sure if you have to be a Chicago Theater Insider for that, but I'm pretty sure all you have to do is register your email address, so even if you do it's not like it's some huge inconvenience. Good thing Fridays are my off days! Buying these tickets is going to put a smile on my face that may take weeks get off.

Password is "smile" by the way; that's what you'll need to order pre-sale tickets.

[Mikie]

Tickets are going to be pricey because David Marks is such a money grubbing asshole as has been confirmed by various sources. Look at the way he was grinning backstage at the Grammys! It's the smile of someone knowing they're going to clear out your bank account. 

For Jason, Smile-Holland, Billy, and Joe:

Would you spank this little Mofo?  With statements like that, he should be hit hard with the ban hammer.

[Justin]

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