An all-new bone-chilling experience awaits you inside a 30,000-square-foot haunted house, boasting 20-foot-tall set pieces and multiple scenes of madness and mayhem. Melrose Park has been a Halloween destination for Chicago families since the ’50s, so that’s where Eleventh Hour has set up their scare spectacular this year. Recommended for those ages 10 and older, the walk-through attraction takes place indoors, and includes a festival area offering food and drink for sale. At their prior location in 2012, the Eleventh Hour Haunted House was voted Best Overall Halloween Event and Best Atmosphere by the visitors of ChicagoHalloweenGuide.com.
Category Archives: Goldstar
Comp tickets to “Bye Bye Liver”
Comp tickets on Goldstar for performances through the end of October of The Pub Theater Company’s series of outrageous sketches centered on Chicago’s favorite pastime: drinking. Bye Bye Liver is filled with interactive social games for the audience, pitting males versus females, actors versus audience and so on. Bar life and alcoholic adventures are held up for your amusement so you can laugh — and drink — your troubles away. With a spontaneous and interactive format, the outcome is always a fun and outrageous time for everyone, both audience and cast.
Lyric Opera on Goldstar – cheap culcha!
Tickets start at $17 for October performance dates of Verdi’s Othello at Lyric Opera on Goldstar! Jealousy, betrayal and murder… From the opening tempest scene to the spine-tingling finish, Giuseppe Verdi’s thrilling adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy crackles with theatrical electricity. When the insidious Iago cleverly exploits Otello’s obsessive jealousy, the Moor’s innocent wife Desdemona is blindsided in the explosive dramatic friction. A work of overwhelming power and beauty, this musical portrait of Otello’s descent into a tortured heart of darkness is explicit in every chilling detail. Lyric Opera of Chicago’s three-hour production features the world’s most sought-after performer of the title role, South African tenor Johan Botha, alongside an acclaimed cast of stars. If you want to make a special night of it, the opening night performance will be a black tie gala event with a champagne reception. Sung in Italian, with projected English text.
Don’t cry if you miss these discounted Evita tickets
Tickets start at $35 for the seven remaining September performances of Evita at the Oriental Theatre. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the compelling true story of Eva Perón comes to vivid life through stunning show-stoppers like “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” and “High Flying, Adored.” Evita follows the path of the small-town peasant girl as she uses her considerable smarts and charm to secure a place at Juan Peron’s side as Argentina’s First Lady, becoming one of South America’s most powerful women. Though she was much beloved by her people as the voice of the poor, her inevitable downfall came through her unabated ambition and a devastating illness, making her one of history’s most tragic and dramatic figures. This all-new production, directed by Tony-nominee Michael Grandage and choreographed by Tony-winner Rob Ashford, stars a cast of Broadway veterans, including Caroline Bowman (Kinky Boots, Wicked), Sean MacLaughlin (Phantom of the Opera) and Josh Young, who was nominated for a 2012 Tony for his role as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.
Screams in the Park Haunted House – comp tickets
Enjoy comp tickets to four October dates for Screams in the Park Haunted House at MB Financial Park in Rosemont (dates are available through November). Based on the horrific true story of Dr. H.H. Holmes, widely considered to be America’s first serial killer (and whose crimes are chronicled in the best-selling book The Devil in the White City), this eerie Halloween adventure takes visitors back to 1895 Chicago, when Holmes was kidnapping, torturing and killing victims while masquerading as a doctor and caring husband. The sprawling house that police discovered to be the scene of his ghastly crimes came to be known as the Murder Castle, and was filled with secret passages, vats of acid for disposing of the dismembered bodies, and other horrors. Screams in the Park puts you right back at the scene of the crime, where the Dexter-like Dr. Holmes just may be lurking anew.
more discount tickets to Hank Williams: Lost Highway
There are now 20 performances available with tickets starting at $10 for Hank Williams: Lost Highway – A Musical Tribute to the Country Legend on Goldstar – performances run through October.
Follow legendary country singer-songwriter Hank Williams on his lonesome journey from backwoods Alabama to super-stardom at the Grand Ole Opry in this song-filled tribute from American Blues Theater. This unforgettable show, which was an off-Broadway hit nominated for three Outer Critics Circle Awards, features over 20 Hank Williams hits including “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” “Move It on Over,” “Jambalaya” and “Hey, Good Lookin’.” Charting the rise and fall of the country music icon through song, Hank Williams: Lost Highway highlights Williams’ undeniable musical talent and songwriting abilities, and explores the alcohol and drug problems that ultimately got the better of him. This production features a talented cast of performers who have performed on Broadway and beyond, and is staged by the same artistic team behind the 2007 hit production of Oklahoma!
The Color Purple tickets start at only $18!
Goldstar tickets start at $18 for September dates for The Color Purple. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the film by Steven Spielberg, The Color Purple is a celebratory story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love. This vibrant and touching family saga tells the story of Celie, who overcomes tremendous obstacles — including poverty, racism and sexism — to find her unique voice in the world. Set to a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, the show earned a whopping 11 Tony Award nominations during its Broadway run. Chicago’s Mercury Theater presents this regional premiere of the soul-stirring musical.
Don’t Cry For Me – ’cause I got discount Evita tickets from Goldstar!
Tickets start at $35 for September performance of Evita at the Oriental Theatre. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, the compelling true story of Eva Perón comes to vivid life through stunning show-stoppers like “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall” and “High Flying, Adored.” Evita follows the path of the small-town peasant girl as she uses her considerable smarts and charm to secure a place at Juan Peron’s side as Argentina’s First Lady, becoming one of South America’s most powerful women. Though she was much beloved by her people as the voice of the poor, her inevitable downfall came through her unabated ambition and a devastating illness, making her one of history’s most tragic and dramatic figures. This all-new production, directed by Tony-nominee Michael Grandage and choreographed by Tony-winner Rob Ashford, stars a cast of Broadway veterans, including Caroline Bowman (Kinky Boots, Wicked), Sean MacLaughlin (Phantom of the Opera) and Josh Young, who was nominated for a 2012 Tony for his role as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar.
so a priest, a rabbi and a frog walk into a bar…discount tickets to Old Jews Telling Jokes
Get your discount tickets on Goldstar for the Royal George Theatre’s production of this direct-from-New York comedy inspired by the Old Jews Telling Jokes website. Created by Peter Gethers and Daniel Okrent, the show features five actors performing a mix of monologues and songs that lovingly honor the timeless tradition of Jewish comedy by poking fun at it. Hilarious neuroses and tributes to comedy giants are put on full display.
Goldstar comps: enjoy Hump Night, a variety comedy show
Get yourself over Hump Night by attending this variety showcase featuring some of the best and brightest comic talents in Chicago. It’s the latest show from Under The Gun Theater Company, Chicago’s newest group on the arts and comedy scene. Under the Gun’s creators — Kevin Mullaney (Chicago Improv Festival artistic director) and Angie McMahon (founding director and performer at Chemically Imbalanced Comedy) — are loaded with talent and experience. Their goal is to create original theater through improvisation, storytelling, music and movement — all with the goal of making you laugh. In addition to the Main Event, there’s also a Pregame Show, which gives new performers an opportunity to work in front of an audience at the Apollo Theater. See full event description for more info on who’s scheduled to perform each night.