Half-Price Tickets
SPECIAL PATRON TICKET PROGRAM
A limited number of half-price Special Patron Tickets (SPT)
are offered, subject to availability, as a courtesy to
patrons with disabilities. These discounts are made possible through
contributions by our show producers, by The Shubert Organization,
and by The National Theatre.
SPT discounts cannot be combined with other promotional discounts.
TICKET AVAILABILITY
Tickets are available for Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances
at 8 pm and for Sunday matinees. Call 202-628-6161 to verify show
times. The allotment of Special Patron Tickets is limited
and they are sold on a first-come, first served basis.
To secure the best choice of seating you should watch for newspaper
advertisements and purchase your tickets as soon as box office sales
open. Be aware that all Special Patrons (including Seniors
and Students) share the same limited allotment of tickets, which
often sells out. For information about current availability of Special
Patron Tickets, call 202-628-6161.
CERTIFIYING ELIGIBILITY
You must present to the box office
at the time of purchase a National Theatre Special Patron
Card or a medical care provider's letter certifying disability.
NUMBER OF TICKETS
You may purchase one ticket at half-price with the express agreement
that one of the tickets will be used by the disabled patron.
DESIGNATED PURCHASER
An associate may purchase tickets at half-price for you by presenting
your National Theatre Special Patron Card at the box office.
SPECIAL PATRON CARD
To assist patrons with special needs, a National Theatre special
Patron Card is available to facilitate ticket purchases at the box
office and by mail.
For information on obtaining a National Theatre Special Patron
Card, send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
SPT Certification
The National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
BUYING SPT TICKETS BY MAIL
Holders of a National Theatre special patron Card may order tickets
via mail by following the instructions received with the card. SPT
mail orders are governed by all other procedures normal to mail
orders, and are subject to the limitations of availability described
above.
SECURING TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE
You can purchase your tickets at the box office, where individual
seat locations can be chosen.
PAYING FOR YOUR TICKETS
You can purchase tickets with cash, personal check or credit card.
Full Price tickets can be purchased through Telecharge by phone
or Internet.
Check policy requires that the patron's name and address must
be printed on the check by his/her bank and that his/her ID match
that name and address.
Make checks payable to:
The National Theatre
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
SECURING TICKETS THROUGH TELECHARGE
With a credit card you can purchase full-price tickets by calling
1-800-447-7000. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. Service and handling charges are incurred when ordering
tickets in this manner.
SECURING TICKETS THROUGH MAIL ORDER
You can order full-price tickets via mail. Enclose a self-addressed
stamped envelope, state number of tickets and location preferences,
and provide two alternative performance dates/times. Enclose check
or credit card number. Mail orders are subject to availability.
REFUND AND EXCHANGE POLICY
Tickets cannot be exchanged and are non-refundable.
The National Theatre complies with the Americans with Disabilities
Act.
The National Theatre is a 501.c.3 non-profit organization eligible
to receive contributions.
The financial support of National Theatre Circle members and other
contributors make possible the special outreach programs of The
National Theatre.
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Patrons
in all seat locations may listen via lightweight infrared earphone
sets which amplify the production. A limited number of sets are
available for all performances at no charge and without prior reservation.
Select
performances are narrated by volunteers from 
Select
performances are signed in American Sign Language (ASL). Every effort
is made to provide a signed performance for at least one performance
of each attraction.
Wheelchair
users can be accommodated at specific locations in all sections
of the theatre: Orchestra, Mezzanine, Mezzanine Box and Balcony.
Wheelchair patrons may purchase one ticket for
these reserved locations, subject to availability,
with the express agreement that the ticket is to be used by the
wheelchair user.
Wheelchair
accessible rest rooms and drinking fountains are located on the
third and fourth floor (Mezzanine and Balcony) levels of the theatre.
An elevator is available off the main lobby.