1. New York
   Chicago
2. both answers

The best place to see a live play or musical is in a big city like New York or Chicago.

1. online Websites
   box office
2. both answers

You can purchase tickets to see a play or musicals through online Web sites that offer tickets or go to the actual box office.

1. buy in advance
   buy from a ticket broker
2. both answers

If you buy your ticket in advance you may get a better seat, but there is no guarantee. Purchasing your ticket from a ticket broker such as Ticketmaster may also get you a good seat.

1. order a seating chart from the venue
   view the venue seating chart on the venue's Website
2. neither answer

You can usually view the seating layout by going to the venue's Web site and viewing the seating chart.

1. TheatreMania
   New York City Tickets
2. both answers

If you have an iPhone use the app for TheatreMania, New York City Tickets or BroadwayWorld.

1. 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.
   7 p.m. or 8 p.m.
2. 6 p.m. or 8 p.m.

The evening performances are traditionally offered at 7 p.m. or 8 p.m.

1. Sunday
   Monday
2. never close

Theaters are usually closed on Monday. This is a longstanding tradition.

1. small audiences
   large audiences
2. union rules

Monday was chosen as the dark day for theaters, because audiences tended to be the smallest as people returned to work and school.

1. 1 p.m.
   2 p.m.
2. 3 p.m.

Matinees are usually performed at 2 p.m.

1. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
   Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
2. Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Matinees are usual performed on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

1. January of 1979
   January of 1988
2. January of 2005

"The Phantom of the Opera" started its run in January of 1988.

1. performances prior to the actual opening
   less polished performance
2. both answers

Most musicals or plays have a preview period of several weeks prior to the actual opening of the show. The preview period performances may not be as polished as those after the actual opening.

1. cost less
   cost more
2. difficult to acquire

Tickets to a preview performance may cost less and be easier to acquire.

1. miss the original cast
   less quality performers
2. cheaper tickets

If you wait, you may not catch the original cast in the performance.

1. standby line
   box office for a price premium
2. both answers

If tickets are sold out, you may try the standby line and pick up a last minute ticket due to a cancellation.

1. random ticket drawings before showtime--available for students
   for sold-out performances
2. both answers

Some theaters offer tickets to sold-out performances by random drawing before show begins. Lottery rushes are sometimes limited to students.

1. front row
   balcony
2. no seat

SRO means "standing room only" so there is no seat offered, but you will get a cheap ticket to a great performance.

1. previously sold tickets
   ticket holder canceled at the last minute
2. both answers

Standby tickets have already been sold and the ticket holder canceled at the last minute--the theater then resells the ticket. The theater makes additional revenue and a lucky person gets a ticket for a great price.

1. counterfeit ticket
   poor seating
2. poorly performed show

You may spend money on a counterfeit ticket.

1. "Chicago"
   "When Harry Met Sally"
2. "Red"

"Chicago" is a Broadway musical.