10 Cheap and Discounted Theater Tickets in Boston

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) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-ballet-presents-fall-experience-boston-1006548">$20 Rush Tickets for the Boston Ballet</a> 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) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/diary-of-a-tap-dancer-cambridge-1007977">$30 Student &amp; Under 25 Tickets for American Repertory Theatre</a> 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) <a href="https://www.blueman.com/boston/offers">Blue Steal Blue Man Group Tickets</a> 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) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/holiday-pops-boston-435004">$25 Boston Pops Tickets Under 40</a> (pictured) 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) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/sojourners-boston-1002553">$29 Huntington Theatre Tickets</a> 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) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/pru-payne-at-speakeasy-stage-boston-1007978">$30 Tickets Under 35 and $15 Student Rush at Speakeasy Stage</a> 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) <a href="https://www.celebrityseries.org/live-performances/ticket-information/35-under-35/">$35 Under 35 Celebrity Series Tickets</a> 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) <a href="https://www.lyricstage.com/tickets/lyric-for-all/">$5 Fridays at Lyric Stage</a> 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) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/on-the-eve-of-abolition-boston-1000503">$10 Rush Tickets at ArtsEmerson</a> 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) <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/7-movie-nights-at-alamo-drafthouse-cinema-in-seaport-boston-447267">BFD Tuesdays at Alamo Drafthouse</a> 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.  -- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/@TheBostonPops/">Photo</a> by Boston Pops

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