<p>I can’t comment on NY v. Chicago. My D and I did NY and LA last year. They seemed comparable in terms of numbers of kids auditioning. LA did have an issue with rooms at the Hilton due to a scheduling screw-up; it made the second day pretty crowded, but I’m sure they’ve fixed that for this year. Anyway, you go, find a place to camp out, and keep your kid as calm as possible! There’s a lot of kids and a lot of activity.</p>