Nonprofit Theatres Offer Free Tickets to Government Workers During Shutdown
Nonprofit Theatres Offer FREE Tickets to Government Workers and Their Families During the Shutdown.
My Fair Lady, Anne of Green Gables and Recent Alien Abductions are among the shows offered.
In an effort to provide a little respite for Government Workers during the fifth week of the Federal Government Shutdown, the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York), the leading organization for New York City’s nonprofit theatres, has arranged FREE tickets for government workers with several of its member companies.
The offerings are a diverse range of shows: My Fair Lady at Lincoln Center Theater; Broken Box Mime’s Skin, at the Jeffrey & Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres; New York City Children's Theater’s Pillowland at the Flea Theater; Trick or Treat at 59E59 Theatres; New Ohio Theatre’s NY Indie Theatre Film Festival; and The Play Company’s Recent Alien Abductions.
There’s even a play about politics. Metropolitan Playhouse is offering free tickets to the 1946 Pulitzer Prize Winning Play State of the Union by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. The play centers on a Presidential Candidate who says what is on his mind despite what his advisors think, all while on the road with his wife AND mistress!
“So many of us feel helpless about the government shutdown,” said Virginia P. Louloudes, A.R.T./New York’s Executive Director. “By providing workers with a few hours of compelling theatre, we hope we can show our appreciation to the federal workers who do so much for us.”
Founded in 1972, A.R.T./New York assists member theatres in managing their companies effectively so they may realize their rich artistic visions and serve their diverse audiences well. Over the past 40 years, A.R.T./New York has earned a reputation as a leader in providing progressive services to its members–from grants to cash-flow and real estate loans to technical assistance programs for our member theatres.
A.R.T./New York also launches strategic initiatives to tackle systemic issues in the field that are too large for any one theatre company to take on themselves. For example, they opened the A.R.T./New York Theatres in January 2017 to address the space crisis currently facing artists. They have implemented new programs, like Access A.R.T./New York,which trains ASL interpreters for theatres and provides workshops and subsidies to make performances accessible for audiences with different levels of ability; and Body Autonomy, which tackles sexual assault in theatre by providing a mediation program, classes on HR best practices, and micro-grants to support the hiring of intimacy choreographers.
Free tickets will be offered to government workers until the end of the government shutdown. Below is a list of participating theaters and productions, including instructions for reserving tickets.
Participating Theatres and Shows:
Shows are displayed based on performance dates.
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Lincoln Center Theater Lincoln Center Theater |
Available day-of for Tues-Thurs evening performances: Eligible employees (presenting valid Federal Government ID) may request 2 tickets per Federal Government ID. Quantities limited and subject to availability. Available in-person at the LCT Box Office only. No phone or internet. Available day-of only. Not available in the half-hour before curtain. Program ends when shutdown ends. |
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Dutch Kills Theater presents By Helen Banner |
Now through February 3rd 2 tickets per Government ID via NYTW box office phone: 212-460-5475 or in person at 79 East 4th Street (Between Bowery and 2nd Avenue). ID must be presented when purchasing or picking up tickets in person during box office hours or directly before curtain time. |
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Northern Stage presents By Jack Neary at 59E59 Theaters |
2 tickets per Government ID ID must be presented when purchasing or picking up tickets in person during box office hours or directly before curtain time. |
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Broken Box Mime Theater Playing at The Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at the A.R.T/New York Theatres 502 W. 53rd St |
Now through February 3rd 2 tickets per Government ID, while supplies last. Reserve your tickets via email: [email protected]. |
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New York City Children's Theater by Laurie Berkner 20 Thomas Street |
Select Sundays through April 14th at 10:00am and 12:00pm Best for ages 2-5 4 tickets per Government ID, while supplies last. Reserve your tickets via box office hotline: 646-250-1178 or via email [email protected] |
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Royal Family Productions presents Based on the novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery 145 W 46th Street, 3rd Floor |
January 24 through February 11 4 tickets per Government ID. ID must be presented when purchasing or picking up tickets in person during box office hours or directly before curtain time. |
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HERE presents: Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue |
Now - February 13, 2019 2 free tickets per Government ID on a rush-basis, based upon availability at curtain time. ID must be presented when purchasing or picking up tickets in person during box office directly before curtain time. |
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Colt Coeur presents HERE, 145 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013 |
Now - February 16, 2019 2 free tickets per Government ID on a rush-basis, based upon availability at curtain time. ID must be presented when purchasing or picking up tickets in person during box office directly before curtain time. |
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The Barrow Group Written & directed by West 36th Street, 3rd floor |
Now through February 8th. All performances at 7:30pm. Rush-tickets available beginning at 6:30pm. Two free tickets per Government ID on a rush-basis, subject to availability at curtain time. ID must be presented when purchasing or picking up tickets in person during box office directly before curtain time. |
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| The 52nd Street Project
AGAINST THE GRAIN The 52nd Street Project |
January 25th at 7:30pm Visit 52project.secure.force.com/ticket for information and to make your free reservation. |
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Theater for the New City 155 First Avenue |
January 25 - February 3 2 tickets per Government ID, a total of 6 tickets per day only. ID must be presented when picking up the tickets from our box office on the day of performance or you can email the names to [email protected] or [email protected] Box Office Phone: (212) 254-1109 |
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Irish Repertory Theatre The O’Casey Cycle Written by Sean O’Casey The Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage |
2 tickets per Government ID Call (212) 727-2737 Seats can be booked via phone or in person beginning 48 hours in advance of selected performance. Tickets can be picked up at the Irish Rep box office beginning 1 hour before your selected performance; valid federal government ID must be presented when picking up tickets associated with this offer. All artists subject to change. Tickets based on availability. Limited number of tickets available per show. Performances begin Wednesday, January 30. |
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Mabou Mines 150 First Avenue, 2nd Floor |
Cinthia Chen | Anna May Wong, The Actress Who Died A Thousand Deaths Marcelle Davies-Lashley | Liberian Girl in Brooklyn Cristina Pitter | decolonizing my vagina Edisa Weeks/Delirious Dances | THREE RITES: Liberty One free tickets per government ID for any of the shows. Reservations can be made by emailing [email protected]. |
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New Ohio Theatre 154 Christopher Street #1E
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Producers Club 2019 NY Indie Theatre Film Festival ID must be presented when purchasing or picking up tickets in person. |
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Second Stage Theater A World Premiere Musical at The Tony Kiser Theater |
Feb 1st at 8:00pm; Feb 3rd, Feb 10th, Feb 17th at 7:00pm performances only. Limited number of tickets while supplies last. 2 tickets per Government ID. Call 212 246-4422. Visit us at 305 W. 43rd Street. Box office hours: Mon-Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm. ID must be presented when purchasing or picking up tickets in person during box office hours. All artists subject to change. Tickets based on availability. Seating may be general admission. |
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Metropolitan Playhouse by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse 220 East 4th Street, NYC |
February 8 - March 10 4 tickets per government (city, state, federal) ID |
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Cherry Lane Theatre presents by Matt Williams |
February 26 - March 6 2 tickets per Government ID. |
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The Play Company by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas Walker Space |
February 21 - March 2 Reserve 2 tickets per Federal ID for any preview performance, subject to availability. To request tickets, please fill out this form, and a PlayCo representative will confirm within 24 hours. |
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The Keen Company By Chisa Hutchinson The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row |
February 26th - April 13th All federal employees with a valid ID can attend any performance. Pick-up tickets at the box office 1 hour before curtain. Two tickets per ID. All tickets are subject to availability. |
