Discounted Broadway in Washington, DC Tickets
One of the most vibrant theater communities in the US is in the Washington, DC area. Whether that’s shows at the National Theater, the Signature Theater, Arena Stage or one of the many professional theaters in the greater DC area, there are always great theatrical options to choose from and many at a significant savings over full priced tickets.
In-Person Rush tickets are a limited number of tickets for sale at the box office when it opens for the day of the performance. Certain shows get busy very early, like 7am, so plan to spend some time in line. Seat locations may vary. Usually the limit is 2 tickets per person purchasing, but that can change per show.
Digital lotteries can vary from platform to platform and are best done via apps like Today Tix or Lucky Seat anywhere from one day to several days in advance.
Digital Rush tickets are available on the TodayTix mobile app, generally after 9am on the day of the show. Seat locations may vary. Usually the limit is 2 tickets per person purchasing, but that can change per show.
With every show, check often as show times and ticket info can change.
Some theaters have membership programs for a season that can greatly reduce your price per show as well as give you other options, like advanced reservations and the ability to switch show dates. We’ll post those program details at the bottom of the page.
| Show | Theater | Closing Date | Cheapest Tickets (click for details) |
|---|---|---|---|
 Drunk Pirates | The Sage Theatre 1100 13th St NW | 9/12/2026 | TBA |
 Songs of the Goat: Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl | Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE | 9/13/2026 | TBA |
 Merrily We Roll Along | Signature Theatre The Max 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, Virginia | 11/1/2026 | $25 - Student tickets. One per valid ID, use code STU25 on their website. Tickets held at will call. $30 -In-person rush at the box office one hour prior to curtain $30 - Digital Lottery Tickets on the TodayTix Mobile App $40 - Side and rear tickets available for all performances Educator tickets - 25% off with valid ID, Use promo code TEACH when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. First Responder and Frontline Worker tickets - 25% off with valid ID (paystub or nametag also work), Use promo code FIRST when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Military Blue Star Program - 25% off with valid military ID, Use promo code MILITARY when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Virginia WIC Passport Program - Passport holders may purchase up to five tickets ($10 adults, $5 children) per performance. Offer only available for performances Sundays at 7PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30PM or Thursdays at 8PM. No children under six years of age. To redeem this offer, you must purchase your tickets in person at the Box Office and present your WIC card. |
 Something Wonderful: Broadway's Leading Ladies | Signature Theatre Ark Theater 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, Virginia | 9/8/2026 | $30 -In-person rush at the box office one hour prior to curtain $40 - Side and rear tickets available for all performances Educator tickets - 25% off with valid ID, Use promo code TEACH when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. First Responder and Frontline Worker tickets - 25% off with valid ID (paystub or nametag also work), Use promo code FIRST when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Military Blue Star Program - 25% off with valid military ID, Use promo code MILITARY when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Virginia WIC Passport Program - Passport holders may purchase up to five tickets ($10 adults, $5 children) per performance. Offer only available for performances Sundays at 7PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30PM or Thursdays at 8PM. No children under six years of age. To redeem this offer, you must purchase your tickets in person at the Box Office and present your WIC card. |
 Ma Rainey's Black Bottom | Round House Theatre 4545 East-West HighwayBethesda, MD | 9/9/2026 | Free - Students 13-college aged See more info for details $10 - Teen Night (September 11) - SIGN UP for your reservation |
 Come From Away | Ford's Theater 511 10th Street NW | 9/10/2026 | $35 - Digital Lottery on the TodayTix Mobile App |
 The Fruits of our Labor | Arena Stage Fichandler Stage 1101 Sixth Street SW | 9/10/2026 | College Night: Saturday, September 12, at 8PM Students, grab $35 tickets using code COLLEGE, with valid student ID. The night is yours! Pride Night: Wednesday, September 16, at 7:30PM Celebrate with $40 tickets using code PRIDE. Come for the show, stay for the vibes! Young Professionals Night: Saturday, September 19, at 8PM Network over happy hour at 6:30PM, catch the show, and connect with fellow theater lovers! Use code YOUNGPRO (ages 21–45) for $35 tickets. HBCU Night: Wednesday, September 23, at 7:30PM Rep your colors! Calling all HBCU students, staff, and alumni to come out to the show that will have everyone talking. Use code HBCU for $40 tickets. $35 - Under 35. Buy online using code UNDER35. 4 tickets max per household. Valid ID required at ticket pickup. $45 - Rush (Tues-Thurs) at box office, 2 hours before curtain $55 - Rush (Fri-Sun) at box office, 2 hours before curtain 20% discounts for Military members, School employees and active duty first responders. Use codes HEROTIX (military), BADGETIX (first responders) or APPLETIX(school employees) for up to 4 tickets at the discounted price. ID required upon ticket pickup. |
 Somewhere Over the Border | Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE | 9/10/2026 | TBA |
 The Score | Harman Hall - Shakespeare Theater Company 610 F Street NW | 9/11/2026 | $40 - Digital Lottery on the TodayTix Mobile App $40 - In-Person rush one hour before performance Senior Discounts - Audience members 60 years and older are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets, or a 35% discount for weekday matinees. Visit or call our Box Office at 202.547.1122 to purchase. 35 and Under - Single tickets for the 26/27 Season are on sale for $39 each beginning Friday, JUL 24. Enter code 27U35 in the promo code box before selecting your seats to unlock 35 and under pricing for select seating zones, subject to availability. |
 Some Like it Hot | Bernard Family Theatre 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD | 9/18/2026 | First Time Visitors - Enter the code 1stTimeFree when purchasing online. Limit 4 per household. $20 -Student Rush the day of each performance at the box office |
| Wish You Were Here | Victor Shargai Theatre at Studio Theatre 1501 14th Street, NW | 9/23/2026 | $30 - Rush (30 minutes before curtain at the box office) 20% off with promo code UNDER40 Frontline healthcare workers, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters get 20% off tickets to all Studio productions with promo code RESPONDER. $35 - Educator tickets with promo code EDUCATOR. Not valid on premium zone seats. $20 - Student tickets with promo code STUDENT. Not valid on premium zone seats. $5 Discount - Seniors, on their tickets with promo code SENIOR 50% off tickets with promo code FORMERFED for Federal Workers impacted by recent layoffs 20% discount on tickets for US Military veterans and their families with promo code MILITARY |
 Measure for Measure | Folger Theater 201 East Capitol Street, SE | 9/23/2027 | Student and educator discounts - Students and educators can receive 10% off the full priced ticket, with valid ID. Blue Star discount - Veterans, active duty members of the military, and dependents can receive 50% off Folger Theatre by using code BLUESTAR when purchasing tickets. Valid ID is required at the box office for ticket pick up. Under 35 Memberships - $150 packages are available for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday evening performances of Folger Theatre. While there is no rush, the box office may have some discounted tickets 30 minutes before a performance. |
| Dirty Dancing | The National Theater 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW | 9/29/2026 | TBA |
 ExPats Theatre: Coming to America: An Immigrant Cabaret | Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE | 9/30/2026 | TBA |
 Nikola – A New Musical | Arena Stage Kreeger Theater 1101 Sixth Street SW | 10/2/2026 | $35 - Under 35. Buy online using code UNDER35. 4 tickets max per household. Valid ID required at ticket pickup. $45 - Rush (Tues-Thurs) at box office, 2 hours before curtain $55 - Rush (Fri-Sun) at box office, 2 hours before curtain 20% discounts for Military members, School employees and active duty first responders. Use codes HEROTIX (military), BADGETIX (first responders) or APPLETIX(school employees) for up to 4 tickets at the discounted price. ID required upon ticket pickup. |
 Frida...A Self Portrait | Klein Theatre 450 7th Street NW | 10/8/2026 | $40 - In-Person rush one hour before performance Senior Discounts - Audience members 60 years and older are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets, or a 35% discount for weekday matinees. Visit or call our Box Office at 202.547.1122 to purchase. 35 and Under - Single tickets for the 26/27 Season are on sale for $39 each beginning Friday, JUL 24. Enter code 27U35 in the promo code box before selecting your seats to unlock 35 and under pricing for select seating zones, subject to availability. |
 Handle With Care | Victor Shargai Theatre at Studio Theatre 1501 14th Street, NW | 10/14/2026 | $30 - Rush (30 minutes before curtain at the box office) 20% off with promo code UNDER40 Frontline healthcare workers, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters get 20% off tickets to all Studio productions with promo code RESPONDER. $35 - Educator tickets with promo code EDUCATOR. Not valid on premium zone seats. $20 - Student tickets with promo code STUDENT. Not valid on premium zone seats. $5 Discount - Seniors, on their tickets with promo code SENIOR 50% off tickets with promo code FORMERFED for Federal Workers impacted by recent layoffs 20% discount on tickets for US Military veterans and their families with promo code MILITARY |
 All The World's A Stage | Signature Theatre The Ark 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, Virginia | 10/20/2026 | TBA |
 Prima Facie | Arena Stage Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle 1101 Sixth Street SW | 11/13/2026 | $35 - Under 35. Buy online using code UNDER35. 4 tickets max per household. Valid ID required at ticket pickup. $45 - Rush (Tues-Thurs) at box office, 2 hours before curtain $55 - Rush (Fri-Sun) at box office, 2 hours before curtain 20% discounts for Military members, School employees and active duty first responders. Use codes HEROTIX (military), BADGETIX (first responders) or APPLETIX(school employees) for up to 4 tickets at the discounted price. ID required upon ticket pickup. |
 Wilderness Generation | Victor Shargai Theatre at Studio Theatre 1501 14th Street, NW | 11/18/2026 | $30 - Rush (30 minutes before curtain at the box office) 20% off with promo code UNDER40 Frontline healthcare workers, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters get 20% off tickets to all Studio productions with promo code RESPONDER. $35 - Educator tickets with promo code EDUCATOR. Not valid on premium zone seats. $20 - Student tickets with promo code STUDENT. Not valid on premium zone seats. $5 Discount - Seniors, on their tickets with promo code SENIOR 50% off tickets with promo code FORMERFED for Federal Workers impacted by recent layoffs 20% discount on tickets for US Military veterans and their families with promo code MILITARY |
 A Christmas Carol | Ford's Theater 511 10th Street NW | 11/19/2026 | TBA |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | Harman Hall - Shakespeare Theater Company 610 F Street NW | 12/4/2026 | $40 - In-Person rush one hour before performance Senior Discounts - Audience members 60 years and older are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets, or a 35% discount for weekday matinees. Visit or call our Box Office at 202.547.1122 to purchase. 35 and Under - Single tickets for the 26/27 Season are on sale for $39. Enter code 27U35 in the promo code box before selecting your seats to unlock 35 and under pricing for select seating zones, subject to availability. |
| The Secret Garden | Signature Theatre The Max 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, Virginia | 12/8/2026 | $25 - Student tickets. One per valid ID, use code STU25 on their website. Tickets held at will call. $30 -In-person rush at the box office one hour prior to curtain $30 - Digital Lottery Tickets on the TodayTix Mobile App $40 - Side and rear tickets available for all performances Educator tickets - 25% off with valid ID, Use promo code TEACH when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. First Responder and Frontline Worker tickets - 25% off with valid ID (paystub or nametag also work), Use promo code FIRST when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Military Blue Star Program - 25% off with valid military ID, Use promo code MILITARY when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Virginia WIC Passport Program - Passport holders may purchase up to five tickets ($10 adults, $5 children) per performance. Offer only available for performances Sundays at 7PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30PM or Thursdays at 8PM. No children under six years of age. To redeem this offer, you must purchase your tickets in person at the Box Office and present your WIC card. |
| Hamilton | The National Theater 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW | 12/16/2026 | TBA |
 Natural History | Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE | 1/21/2027 | TBA |
| A Raisin in the Sun | Klein Theatre 450 7th Street NW | 1/23/2027 | $40 - In-Person rush one hour before performance Senior Discounts - Audience members 60 years and older are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets, or a 35% discount for weekday matinees. Visit or call our Box Office at 202.547.1122 to purchase. 35 and Under - Single tickets for the 26/27 Season are on sale for $39 each beginning Friday, JUL 24. Enter code 27U35 in the promo code box before selecting your seats to unlock 35 and under pricing for select seating zones, subject to availability. |
 The Monsters | Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, Virginia | 2/2/2027 | $25 - Student tickets. One per valid ID, use code STU25 on their website. Tickets held at will call. $30 -In-person rush at the box office one hour prior to curtain $40 - Side and rear tickets available for all performances Educator tickets - 25% off with valid ID, Use promo code TEACH when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. First Responder and Frontline Worker tickets - 25% off with valid ID (paystub or nametag also work), Use promo code FIRST when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Military Blue Star Program - 25% off with valid military ID, Use promo code MILITARY when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Virginia WIC Passport Program - Passport holders may purchase up to five tickets ($10 adults, $5 children) per performance. Offer only available for performances Sundays at 7PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30PM or Thursdays at 8PM. No children under six years of age. To redeem this offer, you must purchase your tickets in person at the Box Office and present your WIC card. |
 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Ford's Theater 511 10th Street NW | 3/12/2027 | TBA |
 Liberation | Victor Shargai Theatre at Studio Theatre 1501 14th Street NW | 3/24/2027 | $30 - Rush (30 minutes before curtain at the box office) 20% off with promo code UNDER40 Frontline healthcare workers, police officers, EMTs, and firefighters get 20% off tickets to all Studio productions with promo code RESPONDER. $35 - Educator tickets with promo code EDUCATOR. Not valid on premium zone seats. $20 - Student tickets with promo code STUDENT. Not valid on premium zone seats. $5 Discount - Seniors, on their tickets with promo code SENIOR 50% off tickets with promo code FORMERFED for Federal Workers impacted by recent layoffs 20% discount on tickets for US Military veterans and their families with promo code MILITARY |
 7th Street Echo | Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE | 3/25/2027 | TBA |
 Latin History for Morons | Signature Theatre The Ark 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, Virginia | 4/27/2027 | $25 - Student tickets. One per valid ID, use code STU25 on their website. Tickets held at will call. $30 -In-person rush at the box office one hour prior to curtain $40 - Side and rear tickets available for all performances Educator tickets - 25% off with valid ID, Use promo code TEACH when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. First Responder and Frontline Worker tickets - 25% off with valid ID (paystub or nametag also work), Use promo code FIRST when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Military Blue Star Program - 25% off with valid military ID, Use promo code MILITARY when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Virginia WIC Passport Program - Passport holders may purchase up to five tickets ($10 adults, $5 children) per performance. Offer only available for performances Sundays at 7PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30PM or Thursdays at 8PM. No children under six years of age. To redeem this offer, you must purchase your tickets in person at the Box Office and present your WIC card. |
 Laura Benanti - Nobody Cares | Signature Theatre The Max 4200 Campbell Avenue Arlington, Virginia | 4/27/2027 | $25 - Student tickets. One per valid ID, use code STU25 on their website. Tickets held at will call. $30 -In-person rush at the box office one hour prior to curtain $40 - Side and rear tickets available for all performances Educator tickets - 25% off with valid ID, Use promo code TEACH when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. First Responder and Frontline Worker tickets - 25% off with valid ID (paystub or nametag also work), Use promo code FIRST when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Military Blue Star Program - 25% off with valid military ID, Use promo code MILITARY when selecting your seats; Tickets held at will call. Virginia WIC Passport Program - Passport holders may purchase up to five tickets ($10 adults, $5 children) per performance. Offer only available for performances Sundays at 7PM, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:30PM or Thursdays at 8PM. No children under six years of age. To redeem this offer, you must purchase your tickets in person at the Box Office and present your WIC card. |
 Follies | Harman Hall - Shakespeare Theater Company 610 F Street NW | 5/18/2027 | $40 - In-Person rush one hour before performance Senior Discounts - Audience members 60 years and older are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets, or a 35% discount for weekday matinees. Visit or call our Box Office at 202.547.1122 to purchase. 35 and Under - Single tickets for the 26/27 Season are on sale for $39. Enter code 27U35 in the promo code box before selecting your seats to unlock 35 and under pricing for select seating zones, subject to availability. |
 Bad Kreyol | Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street NE | 5/20/2027 | TBA |