For comparison, Spot Hero was running around $20 for similar parking. We went on a weeknight and for 3pm arrivals and after, it is only $12 but you must order ahead of time on the Lyric Opera website.

If you are driving to the Lyric Opera house, they offer discounted parking in the Poetry Garage less than 2 blocks away. The first half of West Side Story is much longer than the second half so play any needed restroom breaks accordingly! Also, they had a photo booth in the lobby area which was fun and free and you get a physical picture right there and they email one to you as well. The seats were comfortable and angled enough so that I had a good view of the stage. Fortunately, the acoustics were excellent and we could see the performers fairly well. We picked the 'cheap seats' at the top in row 'O' so I was a little hesitant as to what it would be like. The website was easy to use to buy tickets online. We made a last minute decision to go see West Side Story. The view from the seats was unobstructed and the theater was beautiful - I am hoping to get a little closer for the next show to really get a feel for the grandness of the theater setting. It was also interesting as there was a double entry system whereby after you enter the first set of doors you can store your jacket/belongings, before you pass through the second set of doors to your seat.

It was very private as there were only six seats in the 'Suites'. We purchased tickets to the mezzanine level, and it was interesting because the seats actual individual seats vs. We sat in the mezzanine level, and you can tell from the approach to their design that they have spent years trying to blend the traditional vs. Bring your camera! There are plenty of picture opportunities starting with the entrance. For years of seeing the facade from the outside, I have always wanted to see the inside and it did not disappoint.

This is an iconic landmark in Chicago sitting on South Branch of the Chicago River. We came to the Opera House to watch the Nutcracker.

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