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$25 tickets May 25 – 27, Fri at 8, Sat at 3 and 8, Sun at 3 and 7

MetroStage presents Steven Dietz’ Lonely PlanetMichael Russotto and Eric Sutton  create a world where friendship and fear collide, and the compassion, empathy and commitment of Jody and Carl can resonate and survive. Plus half price beer and wine all weekend, free chips   Call 703-548-9044   (CODE: Memorial Day)  MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St, Alexandria, VA.

All deals in date order listed below.

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Half Price tickets for selected performances are available from  and .

There are some great deals to be had by wearing your Fringe button. Need one? Fringe Button Discounts.

Note: PWYC = Pay What You Can. These tickets generally cannot be reserved, and are available at the door, usually for cash only.

All deals in date order listed below.

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$25 tickets May 25 – 27, Fri at 8, Sat at 3 and 8, Sun at 3 and 7

MetroStage presents Steven Dietz’ Lonely Planet. Michael Russotto and Eric Sutton  create a world where friendship and fear collide, and the compassion, empathy and commitment of Jody and Carl can resonate and survive. Plus half price beer and wine all weekend, free chips   Call 703-548-9044   (CODE: Memorial Day)  MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St, Alexandria, VA.

20% off Tue/Wed/Thurs/Sun evening performances of The Servant of Two Masters through June 24.

Delightful and delicious, The Servant of Two Masters is filled to the brim with music, dance and laughter. Mayhem erupts when a wily servant hatches a crafty scheme to double his wages by serving two masters at once. To purchase, use this special DCTS link or call the Box Office at 202.547.1122, option 1 and give promo code: DCTS. Not applicable to previously purchased tickets or in combination with other offers. The Lansburgh Theatre, 450 7th Street NW, Washington, DC.

- Free Improv performances . every Tues at 10pm Washington Improv Theater performs one long form Improv which they call Harold Night! At Source, 1835 14th St NW, Washington, DC.

- PWYC performances, or $10 for reserved seats, Saturdays, May 19 – July 1 at 2pm, WSC Avant Bard Euripedes’ The Bacchae and Sam Shepherd’s The Tooth of Crime are running in rep. See the schedule here. PWYC tickets on sale at 1pm. At Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209.

- 20% off tickets to WSC Avant Bard’s The Bacchae & The Tooth of Crime thru July 1 WSC Avant Bard is putting a new twist on Spring this season with their annual Spring Repertory, this time packed with instrumental showdowns and wine-filled madness. The Bacchae by Euripides (directed by Steven Scott Mazzola) will be playing in rep this season with The Tooth of Crime by Sam Shepard (directed by Kathleen Akerley). So come get wild with us, it will be epic! Another great Fringe Button Discount. Patrons can redeem their discount two ways:In person the night of a performance (wear your button) and Online using the code “FRINGE”. Artisphere 1101 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA

- $10 tickets to Bobby Gould in Hell, May 24-June 9. Thur-Sat at 8pm What would you do to avoid eternity in hell? American Ensemble Theatre presents a comedy from Pulitzer prize winning author David Mamet. Bobby Gould finds himself in hell with an interrogator determined to get him to confess his sins. Gould struggles for his life. And an ex-girlfriend turns up the heat. According to The New York Times, “the playwright is as funny and pungent as ever.” Directed by Tom Prewitt. Featuring Liz Dutton, Anthony van Eyck, Mikael Johnson, Slice Hicks. At Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20003. Details and tickets

- $10 tix to any Forum Theatre matinee, May 24 – June 16. The Illusion by Tony Kushner. Desperate to reach his long-lost son, an aging father turns to a sorcerer for insight. As the sorcerer conjures three episodes from the young man’s life, his father is led deep into a maze of romance, intrigue, conspiracy, and murder. But just how much of it is true? In his witty and passionate adaptation of Corneille’s seventeenth -century classic L’illusion comique, Tony Kushner weaves illusion with truth –and theater with real life. Directed by Mitchell Hebert. Featuring: Aaron Bliden, Joe Brack, Gwen Grastorf, Brian Hemmingsen, Mark Halpern, Nanna Ingvarsson, Scott McCormick, and Brynn Tucker. Another great Fringe Button Discount. At Round House Theatre, Silver Spring,  To get this deal, call the Round House box office at 240-644-1100 and mention FRINGE. Round House Theatre Silver Spring. 8641 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910

- PWYC preview, Sat, May 26 at 2pm, Studio Theatre Bachelorette, Leslye Headland’s comic and lacerating look at toxic friendships and other lifelong commitments.Tickets go on sale 2 hours in advance of show time and must be bought in person with cash only. Limit 2 Pay-What-You-Can tickets per customer. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW Washington, DC 20005.

- Free Staged Reading, Wed, May 30 at 8pm

WSC Avant Bard presents a Richard Byrne’s Nero/Pseudo, a mashup of ancient Rome and the glitter of glam rock. Taking its start from the notorious story of the fake Emperor Nero who rose up in Greece after the Roman despot’s suicide in 69 AD, Byrne’s work looks at power, celebrity and sex and features eight new songs about the fall of Troy co-written with Chicago alternative rock luminaries Jon Langforf (Mekons, Waco Brothers, Three Johns) and Jim Elkington (The Zincs, The Horse’s Ha). Colin Hovde directs, and the reading features WSC Avant Bard company members Kari Ginsburg, Mundy Spears, James Finley and Heather Haney. At Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA. 

- PWYC preview, Wed, May 30 at No Rules Theatre Company

Suicide, Incorporated. After massive success at Chicago’s Gift Theatre and New York’s Roundabout Theatre, this dark comedy about a business that helps its customers to perfect their suicide notes makes its way to Washington, DC.  Tickets available one-hour before curtain at the box office. At the H Street Playhouse, 1365 H Street NE, Washington, DC. 

- PWYC performance, Wed, May 30 at 7:30pm at Round House Theatre

Double Indemnity by James M. Cain; adapted for the stage by David Pichette & R. Hamilton Wright.  East Coast Premiere. PWYC tickets on sale in person 1 hour before curtain. Cash/exact change only. Limit of 2 tickets per person. Round House Theatre, 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

- 1/2 price tickets (regularly $40-$55) to Synetic, June 6 – July 1

Home of the Soldier chronicles the journey of a young man searching to discover the fate of his father against the backdrop of modern war. Directed by Paata Tsikurishvili. Special price for seats to Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday performances June 6 – July 1 at the Synetic Theater. A TravelZoo deal. Details here. Offer ends June 5. Synetic Theater, 1800 S. Bell St.  Arlington, VA 22202.

20% off Tue/Wed/Thurs/Sun evening performances of The Merry Wives of Windsor June 12 through July 12.

A bawdy and riotous romp, The Merry Wives of Windsor stars the most beloved comic characters of Shakespeare’s Henry IV. Falstaff, an impoverished knight, decides to simultaneously pursue two of the town’s wealthy wives. This eventually leads to chaos for Windsor and repeated embarrassment for Falstaff. To purchase, use this special DCTS link  or call the Box Office at 202.547.1122, option 1 and give promo code: DCTS. Not applicable to previously purchased tickets or in combination with other offers. Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW, Washington, DC.

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Cheap Seats and how to get them

Every theatre company sets aside specially discounted tickets. Take a look. You just might qualify for deep discounts. Rather see shows for free? Many theaters exchange free seats for ushering services.
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1st StageStudent$15Click
African Continuum Theatre CompanyGroupSpecial pricing(202) 529-5763
American Century Theater Senior, 65 and over

Save $3 Click

American Century Theater

MilitarySave $3Click

American Century Theater

StudentSave $3Click

American Century Theater

Groupspecial pricing703-998-4555

American Century Theater

17 and underFree with paying adult
American Ensemble TheaterEveryone$10 Click
Arena StageStudent35% off with I.D.Click

Arena Stage

Resident or worker in Southwest DC$25 tickets to 1 performance of each production. with I.D.Click

Arena Stage

30 and underPay your age tickets
with I.D.
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Arena Stage

Metro userBring your SmarTrip or Metro card to the Arena Stage Box Office after noon on Mondays and get half-price tickets to that week's performances. Limit 2 tickets while supplies last.Click
Bay Theatre CompanySenior (over 65)$25Click

Bay Theatre

Student with I.D.$25Click
Chesapeake ShakespeareSenior$25Click

Chesapeake Shakespeare

24 and under, Thursdays and Fridays only$15Click

Chesapeake Shakespeare

18 and younger Free, limit 2 per paying adultClick

Chesapeake Shakespeare

Group over 10Special pricingCall 410.313.8661
Constellation Theatre Company24 and under$23Click

Constellation Theatre Company

Group, 10 or more$20Click
Doorway ArtsEveryone$10Click
Folger TheatreStudent with I.D.20-25% off tickets to most programs. Also 50% off 1 hour before the show. At the Folger box office only

Folger Theatre

Senior (65+) with I.D.15-20% off most programsAt the Folger box office only

Folger Theatre

Military with I.D.15-20% off most programsAt the Folger box office only

Folger Theatre

Teacher With I.D.15-20% off most programsAt the Folger box office only

Folger Theatre

EveryoneStanding Room Only for sold out shows, 50% off most programsAt the Folger box office only

Folger Theatre

Group 10 or moreSpecial pricing(202) 544-7077
Ford’s Theatre34 and under for specific performances$15Click

Ford's Theatre

Group 20 or more10-15% offClick
Forum Theatre29 and under$15Click

Forum Theatre

Senior$20Click

Forum Theatre

Group$20Click
Imagination StageGroup, 10 or morespecial pricingClick
Kennedy CenterGroup, 20 or morespecial pricingClick
Longacre LeaSenior$12 - $15Click

Longacre Lea

Student with I.D.$12 - $15Click
MetroStageGroup 10 or moreSave $5 - $8Click

MetroStage

Student 25 and under$25Click
Olney Theatre CenterStudent with I.D.Save $5, except Saturday;
$10 student rush tickets, day of performance
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Olney Theatre Center

Senior 65 and overSave $5, except Saturday nights and Sunday matineesClick

Olney Theatre Center

Group 15 and overSpecial pricing301.924.4485 x121
Quotidian Theatre CompanyStudentSave $5 Click

Quotidian Theatre

SeniorSave $5Click
Rep StageStudent with I.D.$12Click

Rep Stage

Group, 6 or moreSpecial pricingClick
Round House TheatreEveryone$10 to one Tuesday performance per production, selected seatingCall 240.644.1100

Round House Theatre

30 and under with I.D.$10 - $15 Click

Round House Theatre

Senior 65 and older$40, center section Click

Round House Theatre

Group, 10 or moreSpecial pricingCall 240.644.1099, ext. 1062
Scena TheatreStudent$16Click

Scena Theatre

Non-profit employee$20Click
Shakespeare Theatre35 and under$15Click

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Senior 60 and over20% - 50% offClick

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Military20% off except Friday and Saturday nightsClick

Shakespeare Theatre Company

Everyone$20 seats - Harman Hall, and specially priced "C" and "D" seats, Harman and Lansburgh limited availabilityCall 202.547.1122, option 1,
Signature TheatreEveryone$30 rush tickets. Available 1 hour before performance at the box office onlyClick
Spooky Action TheaterStudentspecial pricingCall 301-920-1414

Spooky Action Theatre

Seniorspecial pricingCall 301-920-1414
Studio TheatreEveryone$30 rush tickets, 30 minutes before the showat the box office

Studio Theatre

Student with I.D.$5 off
Rush: day of show online or by phone: $19
Rush: day of show at box office $15
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Studio Theatre

Senior, 62 and overSave $5 Click

Studio Theatre

MilitarySave $5Click

Studio Theatre

Group of 10 or morespecial pricingCall 202.232.7267
Synetic Theater24 and younger50% offClick

Synetic Theater

SeniorSave $5Click

Synetic Theater

MilitarySave $5Click

Synetic Theater

Group 10 or morespecial pricingClick
Teatro de la LunaStudentSave $5Click

Teatro de la Luna

SeniorSave $5Click
Theater JGroup 10 or morespecial pricingClick

Toby's Dinner Theatre

11 and underspecial pricingClick
Toby's Dinner Theatre of ColumbiaGroupspecial pricingClick
Washington Savoyards17 and under$15Click

Washington Savoyards

Senior 65 and over$35Click

Washington Savoyards

Group, 10 or more10% offClick
WSC Avant BardStudent$25Click

Washington Shakespeare Company

Senior$25Click

Washington Shakespeare Company

Student$25Click
Washington Stage GuildStudent50% offClick

Washington Stage Guild

Senior over 65$10 offClick
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company30 and under with I.D., limit 4 per order$20Call 202-393-3939

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Everyone$15Stampede tickets, 2 hours before the show, very limitedClick

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company

Group, 10 or morespecial pricingClick

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