One paradox of the nonprofit regional theatre working in a for-profit culture is that both of the following statements are true:
- STATEMENT A: High ticket prices are a major obstacle for many individuals and families
- STATEMENT B: Tickets sales do not cover all the expenses of a non-profit theatre
In acknowledgment of Statement A, you will find any of our currently available discounts below, and we encourage you to use those which apply to you.
In acknowledgment of Statement B, if you are able, consider supporting Olney Theatre with a tax-deductible donation. Your contribution allows us to prioritize access by keeping our prices down, offering discounts where possible, and providing free and deeply discounted tickets to area students.
Discounts That Are Always Available
- Student (under 18) and Senior (65+) discounts: $5 off are available for most weeknight performances in all sections. They are not available in certain sections during weekends and prime performance periods during holidays.
- Group Discount: 15% off per ticket is automatically applied when you purchase 10 or more seats for a single performance. Groups of 20 or more can receive additional discounts by contacting our Group Sales office at 301.924.4485 x 121 Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm or email wbrown@olneytheatre.org
- Active Military, Disabled Veteran, and First Responders: $20 off tickets. Use the code MILITARY when purchasing online. Limit of 4 per purchase. This offer is not valid for weekend matinees and prime holiday performance periods.
- Educators: 50% off tickets to performances on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. Use the code TEACH when purchasing online. Limit of 4 per purchase. This offer is not available during prime holiday performance periods.
- Student Rush Tickets: $20 tickets are available for purchase at the Box Office for students with valid IDs for same-day performances. Very often, tickets become available for sold-out or very-full shows after members exchange their seats or house seats are released. Call the Box Office to check for availability.
- First Time Free: Never been to Olney Theatre? You can get 4 free tickets to preview performances of one of our shows during the first three to five performances of a run. These tickets are usually available approximately 30 days in advance of the first performance. In order to qualify, you must be a new customer with no purchase or attendance history in our database. Enter the code 1stTimeFree when purchasing online. Limit 4 per household. Click here for a schedule of eligible performances and availability dates.
Waitress Discounts
Under 30 Night
- Use the code Under30 for $30 tickets every Wednesday evening performance of Waitress. Excludes Orchestra A and Mezzanine A. Limit 4 per household.
- Recently fired or furloughed Federal Employees and Contractors can claim 2 free walk-up tickets, pending availability, 1 hour prior to curtain time on the day of the performance only. Please be prepared to share the name of your former department and date of termination/furlough.
Waitress Affinity NIghts
Arrive early from 6:30 to 7:00 PM for a fun Pie-Themed activity and 25% off concessions, pre-show. We can’t wait to share this magical experience with you!
Under 30 Night
Use the code Under30 for $30 tickets every Wednesday evening. Excludes Orchestra A and Mezzanine A. Limit 4.
Single By Choice Night
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 pm
Use code Choice to save 30% off Side Mezzanine seats, Rows A & B
Bakers & Bakers at Heart Night
Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 pm
Use code Bakers to save 30% off Side Mezzanine seats, Rows A & B
Sweet Tooth Night
Wednesday, March 5 at 6:30 pm
Use code SweetTooth to save 30% off Side Mezzanine seats, Rows A & B
Second-Party Discounters
For select performances, we sometimes partner with TodayTix and Certifikid to provide discounts. Tickets purchased through those vendors must contact the vendor directly for issues related to refund requests, cancelations, or rescheduling. We never partner with second-party vendors or ticket procurement services that charge above our listed ticket prices. If you're paying more than our listed top ticket price or a handling fee in excess of our $6 fee, you're being ripped off.
Fine Print
The discounts listed above apply only to multi-week theatrical productions. They do not necessarily apply to Olney Outdoors programs, fundraising events, rentals, or other one-night-only programs.
Discounts listed on this page are subject to availability and may be changed or discontinued at any time. Those changes may precede updates to the information on this page. Discounts may not be combined. All sales are final.
All other usual terms and conditions of sale apply, including:
- Fraudulent, misleading, or other unlawful conduct in a ticket purchase or sale is a basis for legal enforcement. Olney Theatre reserves the right to provide authorities with account holder information, for investigation or prosecution of a ticket purchase or sale.
- Olney Theatre reserves the right to not sell a ticket to any person or organization if we have knowledge or reason to believe, by virtue of the buying process, the buyer’s behavior, or for other reason, that the purchase is for resale or would otherwise violate Olney Theatre's terms or policies or applicable laws. We also reserve the right to not honor a ticket that Olney Theatre knows or has reason to believe has been purchased in violation of our terms, policies, or applicable laws.
- Ticket purchasers who violate the above terms or policies may have their tickets canceled and accounts closed and future purchases refused.
