10 Cheap and Discounted Theater Tickets in Boston [10/30/24]

Boston has a rich culture of live performance, with a range of theater companies, ballet, live music, comedy shows, and more. And a night at the theater might be more accessible than you think. Use these ticket deals to get a classy date night at a huge discount.

by Celina Colby

1) $20 Rush Tickets for the Boston Ballet

Where: Downtown

Info: When performances are not sold out, a limited number of $20 rush tickets are available to purchase two hours before the performance. Tickets are cash only and not available for all performances. Unfortunately they’re not available for The Nutcracker.

2) $30 Student & Under 25 Tickets for American Repertory Theatre

Where: Harvard Square

Info: Full time students or theater goers under 25 can purchase tickets for $30 in advance of $20 on the day of the performance.

3) Blue Steal Blue Man Group Tickets

Where: Downtown

Info: There are select $50 tickets available for performances of the Blue Man Group, the comedic, immersive musical performance that’s generated national acclaim.

4) $25 Boston Pops Tickets Under 40

Where: Fenway

Info: Music lovers under 40 can snag tickets to see the Boston Pops for $25. You can order two discounted tickets per order and must present a valid ID at the performance.

5) $29 Huntington Theatre Tickets

Where: South End

Info: A limited number of $29 tickets are available for all Huntington Theatre performances. These are sold on a first come, first served basis online and in person.

6) $30 Tickets Under 35 and $15 Student Rush at Speakeasy Stage

Where: South End

Info: Patrons under $35 can purchase $30 tickets to Speakeasy Stage productions. $15 student rush tickets are available two hours before performances with a valid student ID.

7) $35 Under 35 Celebrity Series Tickets

Where: Around Boston

Info: Join the $35 Under 35 program with Celebrity Series to score up to two $35 tickets per performance. Celebrity Series hosts music and dance performances, concerts, lectures, and more in beautiful venues around Boston.

8) $5 Fridays at Lyric Stage

Where: Back Bay

Info: At Lyric Stage, $5 tickets are available on the first Friday of every production using a code posted on the Lyric Instagram and Facebook pages. There’s a limit of four tickets per transaction.

9) $10 Rush Tickets at ArtsEmerson

Where: Downtown

Info: There are a limited number of $10 rush tickets to ArtsEmerson performances, available via Eventbrite starting at 10am the day of the performance.

BONUS:

10) BFD Tuesdays at Alamo Drafthouse

Where: Seaport

Info: Snag $7 tickets to regular 2D movies at Alamo Drafthouse every Tuesday. Best of all, you can see as many movies as you want, there’s no limit on tickets sold.

10 Cheap and Discounted Theater Tickets in Boston

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