Well, it sounds like you want me to approach this question with a humorous twist. So here we go:
Oh, asking your friend to get you a ticket? That's a slippery slope, my friend. You don't want to risk turning your friendship into a circus act!
But let's clown around with this ethical dilemma. Just remember, if you ask your friend, make sure you're not "tick-etched" in their memory as somebody who takes advantage of their position. Ethics aside, you don't want your friendship to be a ticket for disaster!
In all seriousness (or as serious as a clown can be), it really depends on your friend's workplace rules. If they could lose their job or face consequences, it might be best to purchase a ticket like everyone else. After all, you don't want your favorite performer to think you're part of some clown mafia, rigging the ticket system!
In the end, it's up to you to balance your ethical conscience, your friendship, and your desire to see the performance. Just make sure you approach it with kindness, respect, and a pinch of humor.