First, the family joined Miley World -- the fan club for Hannah's alter ego, Miley Cyrus, on her Disney Channel show -- to get a special password to buy tickets early. Then husband John enlisted his co-workers to use 20 computers at his real estate office to get several tickets through Ticketmaster. The family then went to an online broker and spent $500 for two more.
Then, John Jaeger dropped $385 to rent a Bentley limo to take the couple, their four daughters and two friends to the show.
"This is the Beatles," said Jaeger, of Clarendon Hills, who appeared as excited as his daughters to be at the show. "This is awesome."
Indeed, the atmosphere outside the Allstate Arena show at times resembled the hysteria of a Fab Four show. Tween girls lined up in the bitter cold for hours just for a chance to be the first to get inside -- even though it was all assigned seating. Girls of all ages -- many with braces -- sported leopard-print coats, glittery jewelry and pink berets and spoke in deep admiration of the Disney Channel sensation.
One parent, Wendy Gustafson of Carol Stream, cried when learning the $600 tickets she'd bought on StubHub for her daughter's 10th birthday were replicas of already used tickets. While she'd likely be reimbursed by the online broker, it wasn't going to help her Saturday.
Allstate Arena usher manager Jim Hennessy said this was "the hottest ticket in 20 years."
How hot? Moments later, Gov. Blagojevich walked up with his wife and two young daughters and two friends.
"We're big fans," the governor said. "I've seen every 'Hannah Montana' episode."
Kate Phillips, 14, of Libertyville, and two friends arrived nearly four hours before the 4 p.m. show. They were especially excited to see the opening act, the Jonas Brothers, that has appeared on Hannah Montana's show. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance," she said.
Mari Pilot's parents spent $1,800 on StubHub for six tickets to the show. Mari, 14, of Long Grove, said she loves Hannah's music, clothes and hair.
"She's an inspiration," said Pilot's friend Erin Haberman, 13.
(from the motley fool)
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