How To Get Deals On Theatre

Subscribe
- For if you’re planning on seeing multiple shows by the same companies
- Slight discount plus access to other discounts
Deals
- Follow social media and join newsletters
Previews
- Depends on the company – some aren’t a better price
Student
- Only works if you have a student card
Pwyc
- Pay-What-You-Can is a great way to see shows if you have a limited budget or support a theatre if you have the disposable income to pay extra
Lottery’s
- More common on broadway or Broadway Across Canada. Significantly discounted!
Equity/artist prices
- Usually, you need an equity card or a recent program from a show you have done.
Rush
- This is when you show up at a theatre to see if you can get any spare tickets right before the show starts. Not all theatres do this.
Comps from friends aka complimentary tickets
- This requires having friends involved in the production. But you can always ask if they have a spare comp. These are entirely free.
Volunteer usher/usher jobs
- A great way of meeting people and supporting the community,