Current home of Blue Man Group, The Briar Street Theatre - an intimate venue that somehow has room for an audience of 600 - doesn't have many bad seats, if it has any at all. (Although, Ticketmaster does list a handful of them as "obstructed".)

Kids always get a thrill from a visit to Briar Street's bathroom, where they can hear the percussive Bathroom Song playing over the speakers with a chorus of people on the recording yelling, "Bathroom! Bathroom!"

Sodas and glasses of champagne run a reasonable price for a theater, at $3 and $5 respectively. Bring cash, since the bar accepts cash only.

tips:

Consider using the parking lot directly across the street. The convenience of parking so close to the theatre more than compensates for the moderate $12 parking fee. But, since parking space is limited, we also recommend arrival at least a half hour before curtain to ensure a spot.

getting there:

From the northwest: I-90 East to Addison Exit. Travel east on Addison to Halsted, turn right onto Halsted. Travel five to six blocks south to the theater (on the east side of Halsted); From the north: Take Lake Shore Drive south to Belmont. Travel west on Belmont to Halsted, turn left on to Halsted. Travel one block south to the theater; From the south (Using I-55): I-55 north to Lake Shore Drive. Travel North to the Belmont Exit, then west on Belmont to Halsted. Turn left onto Halsted and travel one block south to the theater; From the west (using I-290): Take 290 east to Lake Shore Drive, then take Lake Shore Drive north to Belmont. Travel west on Belmont to Halsted, turn left onto Halsted, travel one block south to the theater.