Chicago Live! Tickets

Very nice venue and really enjoyed the variety of guests. Have already recommended to number of people and will be back again.

I preordered 4 tickets to see the live radio taping known as ChicagoLive! It was an amazing two hours of commentary, interviews, music and comedy that left us feeling like we had experienced the real flavor of Chicago. Anyone visiting Chicago on a Thursday night when the show is taping should consider this a must see. I

What a great time -- a modern variety show that features music, comedy, cultural events, and Chicago history in an up-close and personal setting. Informative and entertaining, Chicago Live! lets you sample what is happening in our great city. I'll be going to another show for sure.

Highly entertaining. A variety of entertainment that keeps a frenetic pace

This was our first Chicago Live show. My overall impression is that it was unique, fun and entertaining. Being in the basement of the Chicago Theater, I felt like we were in a hidden vault containing photos, plaques and memorabilia of local entertainment history. Hidden gems included a display case with a circa 1959 photo of the theater's marquee enticing movie fans to come see Rio Bravo, starring John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, Ricky Nelson and Walter Brennan. Another case displayed a young Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert getting ready to preview movies in the very same Chicago Theater basement. The theater was intimate, quaint and museum-like. The show, itself, was not perfect, but its uniquely Chicago flavor and attempt to provide a variety of music, sports, comedy, news and history made me feel like I was getting a type of entertainment that can be found nowhere else. It was fun to be so close to the actors, writers and musicians. Rick Kogan's wit, wisdom and relaxed style gave the show focus and continuity. I'm not really a soccer fan, but David Haugh's interview with the Chicago Fire's Logan Pause interested me enough to consider going to professional soccer game. The Second City cast members were witty, sarcastic and entertaining, as usual. Kogan's interview with Trib editor Gerould Kern was newsworthy, in that he discussed the paper's new format and its rationale. The newspaper discussion was a bit like attending a funeral (for print news media) and a revival meeting for the proliferation of real journalism in a blog-driven society. It was encouraging to hear the message that the Chicago Tribune will go on. The segment on the Bug House Debates probably enticed more than a few live and radio audience members to attend the event at Washington Square on July 30th. I will certainly be there. Finally, there was Billy Corgan. I'm not a huge fan, but I do like the Smashing Pumpkins and was looking forward to this part of the show. Corgan's acoustic performance was amazing. Greg Kot's interview of the musician was intelligent and interesting, though he didn't have many opportunities to ask questions. In my opinion, Corgan's diatribe made him seem arrogant and bitter toward critics of his current work. I hope to attend another performance of Chicago Live and would recommend this variety show, especially to those living in the Chicago Metro area.

The 'Blues' guests were absolutely phenomenal!!!!! What a great start to the Blues festival this weekend. I love Chicago Live so much! Rick Kogan is awesome! Can't wait until the summer shows start!

I enjoyed the performers tremendously, and thought the whole event was an interesting peak into current happenings in Chicago

Loved the format - great interviews & performances. I'll be back!

Great show! Would go again. Throughly enjoyed the interviews and music. Good price too!

Rick Kogan has the right combo of wit and sincerity in all he does. So, I'm not surprised that I loved "Chicago Live" as did my companions. Great format. Great guests. The comedy was fun. Really moved along at a nice clip. Leaves one wanting more. I'll be back next week for another much needed brain refresher and probably bring folks along with. And for $20 - Fantastic deal!!!!