Courtyard Theater | "Hymn" Seating Chart & Best Ticket Deals

Expert Guide to the Best Seats at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

Discover the perfect seats for "Hymn" at Courtyard Theater with our detailed breakdown of sections, views, and pricing tiers. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly options, premium experiences, or the ideal balance of price and view quality, we'll help you navigate this intimate theater's seating.

Best Value Tickets (Price + View Balance)

• MAIN FLOOR RIGHT/LEFT Row E ($114-$116): Excellent mid-section seating with only 5 rows behind you. Slight angle provides dynamic viewing while maintaining clear sightlines to the thrust stage.
• MAIN FLOOR CENTER Row K ($118): Dead-center views at a lower price point. Though further back, the theater's steep rake ensures unobstructed views of the entire performance space.

Sweet Spot (Good Availability & Price)

• Main Floor Rows A/C ($135): Front section seats with premium proximity. Rows A-C put you within 15 feet of performers - ideal for intimate moments in "Hymn". Right/Left sections offer slightly angled but immersive perspectives.
• Main Floor Center Row D ($136): The golden middle - close enough for actor expressions yet far enough to take in full stage pictures. Only 2 tickets available at this price.

Higher Tier Options (Not the Best Deals)

• Front Row A ($145): While offering unmatched proximity, these seats may require some neck movement to follow action on the thrust stage's extended platforms. Best for those prioritizing actor closeness over perfect sightlines.

View Comparison by Section

• Center Sections: Provide straight-on views of all stage areas but lack the dynamic angles that make thrust staging exciting.
• Right/Left Sections: Offer more three-dimensional perspectives of movement and blocking, especially effective for "Hymn's" physical storytelling.
• Front Rows: Can see facial expressions clearly but may miss some floor-level choreography.
• Rows E-K: Elevated sightlines reveal full stage pictures and intricate movement patterns.

Premium Recommendation

For the ultimate experience, we recommend Main Floor Right/Left Row C ($135) - close enough for emotional connection with performers while maintaining excellent sightlines to all stage areas. These seats frequently sell out first for productions like "Hymn" that utilize the entire performance space.

Last-Minute Options

• Check for Main Floor Center Row D ($136) releases - often held for VIPs but released 48 hours before shows.
• Pair tickets may become available in Row E ($114-116) - the best value currently in inventory.

Seating Tip

In this intimate 500-seat theater, there are truly no bad seats. For "Hymn," we recommend angled seating (Right/Left sections) over center to fully appreciate the movement-based storytelling. Avoid extreme far sides if you prefer straight-on views.