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Beacon Theatre, Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Chicks: Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary at the Beacon Theatre

The Chicks play Taking the Long Way for its 20th anniversary in the 2,900-seat Beacon, a rare theater-size show from an arena band.

Photo: Photo: Andreas Praefcke · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Taking the Long Way, the album that answered years of backlash and then won Album of the Year, turns twenty, and The Chicks are marking it in theaters instead of arenas. The Beacon's gilded 1929 room puts every seat close to the stage for songs like Not Ready to Make Nice. If you have only ever seen this band from an upper deck, this is the one to get a ticket for.

What to expect

Expect a theater show built around the anniversary album in the Beacon's ornate auditorium, with the venue's immersive sound system. Doors open an hour before showtime, and the Upper West Side restaurants on Broadway make for an easy pre-show dinner.

Good to know

  • Take the 1, 2 or 3 to 72 St; the Beacon is a short walk up Broadway.
  • Bags larger than 22 x 14 x 9 inches are not allowed.
  • Download digital tickets before you arrive to speed up entry.
  • Two more Beacon nights follow if this one is out of reach.
  • Use official resale rather than street sellers.

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Common questions

How many nights are The Chicks playing the Beacon?

MSG lists three Beacon shows on this tour, October 10, 12 and 13.

What is the tour celebrating?

The 20th anniversary of the album Taking the Long Way.