Toronto Theatre coupon and discount codes for cheap tickets
Toronto Theatre coupon and discount codes for cheap tickets
I do my best to keep this page updated with all the cheap theatre ticket deals that I find out about, please feel free to add any coupon and discount codes for Toronto and vicinity plays and shows offering deals or cheap tickets that I may have missed in the comments section.
A blog reader asked how often I update, when I receive notice of a discount I will generally post the information either the same day or perhaps the next day depending on when I see the email.
A special thanks to Belinda who runs Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto, a social group for people who don't want to go to the theatre alone. She's great at digging up the discounts and posting them here. You can contact her through her group. Now on to the discounts, coupon codes and promotional deals for Toronto theatre that you came here looking for.
THE GIANCOMO VARIATIONS Buy a ticket and get a free ticket to John Malkovich in Conversation at the Bell Tiff Lightbox. Use promo code MALKLOVE Order tickets online at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/The-Giacomo-Variations-tickets/artist/1523089.
FOREVER PLAID Tickets $22 for performances Jun 13th - 15th at Theatre Aurora. To order tickets call 905-727-3669 or online at https://pw0710vd978.boxpro.net/c44bownet.asp. (Not really a promo code but some friends of mine are in the show and I'm sure you will enjoy it)
THE WIZARD OF OZTickets $37 and $77 for Sunday evening performances May 26th to June 23rd. Use promo code LUCKY7. Good for performances until August 18th. To order tickets call 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or online at https://web2.ticketking.com/WizardOz/Online/default.asp.
Tickets $79 for Tues-Fri. and Sunday evening performances until August 18th and Saturday afternoon, evening and Sunday afternoon performances for May 11, 12, 18 and 19th. Use promo code MOMOZ. Four pack of tickets $199 for Tues-Fri. and Sunday evening. Use promo code MOM4. Good for performances until August 18th. To order tickets call 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or online at https://web2.ticketking.com/WizardOz/Online/default.asp.
Tickets $74 for Tues-Fri. and Sunday evening and $94 for Saturday matinee and evening and Sunday Matinee performances. Use promo code TINMAN. Four pack of tickets $199 for Tues-Fri. and Sunday evening and $249 for Saturday matinee and evening and Sunday Matinee performances. Use promo code RUBY4. Good for performances until June 2nd. To order tickets call 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or online at https://web2.ticketking.com/WizardOz/Online/default.asp.
(previous promo code OZ79, still appears to be working, OZFOUR doesn't seem to work) Top price tickets $79, Use promo code OZ79, Four pack of tickets $229 Use promo code OZFOUR. To order tickets call 416-872-1212 or 1-800-461-3333 or online at https://web2.ticketking.com/WizardOz/Online/default.asp.
ROCK OF AGESSave over 50%, tickets $19-$49. Use promo code 1JOURNEY. Order online at http://www.ticketmaster.ca/venueartist/131106/1516355?brand=sony&camefrom=cfc_1journey_ROA or call call 1-855-872-7669.
Rush seats can be purchased on the day of the performance for Mirvish shows, in-person at the theatre box office. Limit of 2 tickets per person. Tickets are $29 each and are available on a first come, first serve basis. There is a limit of 22 rush seats per performance, subject to availability. Please note that the box office hours vary by day so check before you head down.
Present Laughter and Ragtime Name your price. Bid online for a limited number of tickets for select performances at the Shaw Festival. See http://newsletter.shawfest.com/201210/price-whisper/shaw-landing-pricewhisper-oct.html for details.
BOBBY MOTTA 50% off normal ticket price of $15. Every Wednesday, starting Aug 1st, an evening of intimate and extraordinary mind reading. Not suitable for ages 12 and under. Reservations must be made in advance by calling 647-692-3403, leave a message on the reservation line with the promo code "head games" to receive tickets for $7.50. More details at http://www.facebook.com/events/116789891798947/
MEDIEVAL TIMES See http://medievaltimes.com/toronto/specialoffers.aspx for special offers and promo codes or call 1-888-935-6878.
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http://www.seetorontonow.com/Visitor/Special-Deals/Theatre-And-Exhibits.aspx?type=6
There are often some good discount coupons available at that site.
I run Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto. We're a social group that goes to the theatre. I am a voluntter and it's free to join my group. It's for people who don't want to go to the theatre alone. That's how I know about all of these discounts! I'm always looking for good theatre deals for my members! :-)
I love Wayne's blog because he is an excellent source of information on theatre discounts.
If anyone knows about any deals, please let me know. You can contact me through my group at http://www.meetup.com/Thumbs-Up-Theatre-Toronto/
You have to go in person to the outlet to buy your tickets. You cannot buy your tickets over the phone or online.
The outlet is located in the Yonge-Dundas Square (southeast corner of Yonge and Dundas) in downtown Toronto.
Hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday, Noon to 6:30 p.m.
You can phone ahead on the day of performance to find out what tickets are being sold at a discount. The phone number is (416) 536-6468, ext. 40.
The phone line will only tell you which shows are on sale. It won't tell you the actual price. You will need to go to the outlet to find out the price.
Not all shows are available at T.O. Tix. Some theatre choose not to list discounted tickets with the outlet.
T.O. Tix's website is http://www.totix.ca/
First of all, determine if a show can be extended. You can try to do this by calling the box office and simply asking.
If a show can't be extended, and if it appears it may be popular, you may have to buy regular-priced tickets because discounted tickets may not be offered.
An example of this is Barrymore, which will be playing at the Elgin Theatre soon and apparently cannot be extended.
On the other hand, Billy Elliot, which is also likely to be popular at the Canon Theatre, can be extended. In fact, it has already been extended several times (now into July) and it hasn't even opened yet!
For a show like Barrymore, the best strategy to get a reasonably-priced ticket is to buy far in advance because the cheapest-priced seats usually sell out first.
On the other hand, you might want to wait because even though the cheapest-priced seats might sell out, the more expensive ones might not and those could be offered at a discount later on.
Another option to save money is to purchase a ticket for a matinee instead of an evening performance, and, if possible, buy a ticket for a weekday other than Friday. Tickets are always cheaper for weekday and matinee performances.
For a show like Billy Elliot, you can employ the same strategy as for Barrymore. You can also just simply exercise patience and wait.
If a show is extendable, eventually discounted tickets may become available as the number of theatre goers starts to dwindle.
A great example of this is the very popular Sound of Music in 2009 at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
The show kept being extended until eventually tickets, which initially were only available at full price, were offered at increasing discounts, ultimately at half-price.
Another tip to obtain discount tickets for big shows is to sign up on those theatre's websites to get their electronic newsletters e-mailed to you so you can receive first notice of any special discount promotions.
In some cases, it's beneficial to subscribe to a theatre. One of the best deals going is Mirvish's subscriptions. I usually pay about $170 for a Mirvish subscription offering six or more shows.
For my 2010/2011 Mirvish subscription, the individual ticket prices worked out to about $28, which included some of Mirvish's biggest shows like Priscilla The Queen of the Dessert and Billy Elliot.
For Mirvish, you can save about $10 in service fees by purchasing in person at a box office at one of Mirvish's four theatres (Royal Alex, Princess of Wales, Canon and Panasonic Theatres).
After being given a huge runaround by the online phone sales, I also recently found out you can also save the service fees by buying directly at the box office at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts.
You can also save service fees by buying in person at box offices at the Elgin Theatre/Winter Garden Theatre and St. Lawrence Centre, etc.
It's also worth checking to see if a theatre offers rush tickets. Mirvish offers rush tickets for students, but not for adults although it sometimes it has other promotions to get last-minute tickets.
A great place to get rush tickets is the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. Since the theatre is so big, it sometimes doesn't sell out all the tickets so you can try for a rush ticket. You should check with the theatre first though because rush tickets may not be offered for all shows.
I administer the BENEFITS promo code for South Pacific and all other Dancap Productions in Toronto. I am happy to share the direct purchase link with you: http://www.dancaptickets.com/pages/lp_benefits, folks can also email me at jmetcalfe@dancapproductions.com.
Let me know if you need anything else. I will update my BENEFITS page with all promotional offers!
If you want to be kept informed of promo codes for it and other Mirvish shows, go to Mirvish.com, and sign up for their e-newsletters. That way, you'll get promo codes sent right to your e-mail.
I've saved a lot this way, by getting half-price tickets to a preview of "Priscilla" and to the opening night of "Mrs. Brown".
I saw Bloodless last weekend with my group. The show is TERRIFIC! The subject is dark, but the script and music are very upbeat. I LOVED the show. It's a real shame the critics panned it.
You can get $15 tickets for The Normal Heart using the promo code NHNOW. It's good only for certain performances so check with the box office.
By the way, you can only use the NHNOW code at the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre box office. The NHMIRVISH code can only be used through Mirvish (TicketKing or in person at a Mirvish theatre box office).
The only way you can get reduced tickets at Soulpepper is to:
1. Buy a subscription.
2. Have a friend who is a subscriber. One of the perks of being a subscriber is that you can purchase additional tickets at a discount. The amount of the discount depends on how many plays the subscription is for. The more plays, the greater the discount the subscriber gets off additional tickets for friends.
3. Purchase a rush ticket on the day of performance. Rush tickets are available for any unsold seats and, therefore, are never guaranteed. They cost $22 for adults and $5 for youth 21 and under. HST and service fees are included in the price.
If the show is in the Marilyn & Charles Baillie Theatre space, there are usually about a dozen $12 standing-only rush tickets available. But you have to stand for the entire performance on the main floor just behind behind the last row. If you spot an empty seat during the first act, you may be able to sneak into that spot in the second act.
Here's a link to the ticket page:
http://www.showclix.com/event/3744221
OZ79 for a two pack and OZFOUR for a four pack. The discount is about 40% and its a great deal.
Valid only on Tues, Wed, Thurs and Fri until May 3
You can view the event page at http://www.thumbsuptheatre.com/events/113927292/
This show will be loads of fun!
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