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  • Buy Tickets
    • Box Office
      • 2019-20 Mainstage Season Ticket
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      • Gift Certificates
      • NEW! Student Rush
      • Groups
    • Mainstage
      • Silent Sky
      • Disney’s Newsies
    • Children’s Theatre
    • Friday Funday
    • Second Saturday
    • Playhouse Events
  • Events & Shows
    • 2018-19 Mainstage Season
      • Mamma Mia!
      • Billy Elliot the Musical
      • Elf – The Musical
      • Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
      • Catch Me If You Can
      • Silent Sky
      • Disney’s Newsies
    • 2018-19 Children’s Theatre Season
      • The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
      • Elf – The Musical
      • The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
      • Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt
      • Ella Enchanted
    • 2018-19 Friday Funday Season
    • Playhouse Events
      • Groups at the Playhouse
      • School Matinees
      • Best of Broadway New York Theatre Tour
    • Your Visit
      • Seating Chart
      • Parking
      • Restaurants
      • FAQ
  • Learn & Explore
    • Classes & Workshops
      • 2019 SUMMER CLASSES
      • Spectrum Stories
      • Second Saturday
      • Scholarships
      • Internships and Pre-Intern Program (PIP)
    • Friday Funday
    • Playhouse Events
      • Groups at the Playhouse
      • Final Act Ensemble
      • Curtain Crowd
      • School Matinees
      • Best of Broadway New York Theatre Tour
    • About Us
      • Dionysos Awards History
      • Production History by seasons, 1919-present
      • Honoring Playhouse Legends
  • Get Involved
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    • Backstage
    • Guest Services & Office Volunteer Opportunities
    • Curtain Crowd (Ages 18-35)
  • Give
    • Century Club
    • Individual Giving
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    • Planned Giving
    • Best Seat in the House Campaign
    • Community Giving