Great Show, but I have issues with the venue
by Mongonucleosis on 8/11/25Artpark Mainstage Theater - LewistonRating: 5 out of 5Taking the best first, Chicago exceeded expectations---the energy and vibrance that the remaining original members demonstrated, backed up by superb vocals, keyboards, guitars, drums, etc by those members who were too young to be there in the beginning, showed the audience the pride they take in their product and performance, and I would go to see them again, but not at this venue.
The venue operators, to my way of thinking, disrespected their patrons on multiple levels. They did not open the doors until one hour before the show was scheduled to start, and we had to stand in a line that was about 1/4 mile long that took about 40 minutes to get through. Thankfully, the start time for the show was delayed one half hour, so we did not miss anything. I did buy a coffee mug, the second lowest priced Chicago merchandise.
It was a warm night, with temperatures in the low-mid 80s and an indoor/outdoor arena with so-so ventilation. Went to the only concession stand nearby that sold beverages to buy a bottle of water---they ran out of water!!!! Could have bought a 25 ounce can of beer for $14 but I did not want beer---I wanted water.
Loved the performance---hated the venue. Will never return there. I will be voicing my displeasure with the operators----the venue has been around for over 40 years. Simply stated, they should have done better and the audience deserved better.