Ticket Opportunities

Ideal for: art-lovers aged 30 years and younger • those who are flexible on seating location

What’s the deal? If you are 30 years or younger, you get Area 2 tickets for $20. That’s pretty much it.

How it works:

1. Please check back for shows with 30 & Under discount
2. Click performance calendar to select your date
3. Choose seats in Area 2
4. Add $20 30 & Under tickets to your cart (limit 2) and check out
5. Pick up your tickets at Will Call the day of your performance and don’t forget your ID so we know the tickets are going to you
6. Enjoy your show!

30 & Under discount tickets are not currently available for Diana.

The small print: There are a limited number of 30 & Under tickets, so buy early! Limit 2 tickets per ID/order.

Ideal for: Advance planners • people who like to enjoy theatre with a group of friends • family celebrations • corporate events • non-profits

What’s the deal? Save 10 – 35% on single ticket prices when you bring a group of ten or more.

How it works:

1. Gather a group of 10 or more eager theatregoers
2. Choose a play and performance date
3. Call (858) 550-1010 and press 8 for Group Sales, or email [email protected]
4. The Group Sales Representative will work with you to select your seat locations and will put your seats on a temporary hold. Once a deposit is paid, your seat locations become permanent.
5. Now enjoy the show!

The small print: Discount varies based on by group size, date and day of the week. Students, seniors and nonprofit groups save the most. There are no exchanges or refunds on group tickets.

Ideal for: Middle school and high school students.

What’s the deal? $10 – $19 tickets for 10 or more students. Special price for teachers and chaperones.

Call (858) 550-1010 and press 8 for Group Sales, or email [email protected]

Ideal for: Fans of Broadway-style lottery programs • those looking for a deep discount • people with day-of availability

What’s the deal? The Playhouse has partnered with the TodayTix mobile app to offer you the chance to purchase discounted tickets day-of.

How it works:

1. Download the TodayTix app – it’s free!
2. Click on “Filters” in top navigation of app and select “San Diego”
3. The current Playhouse Mobile Lottery offering will be listed
4. Follow prompts to enter the Mobile Lottery for day-of tickets. Availability is limited, good luck!

The small print: Every performance day, on a first-come, first-served basis, a limited number of discounted Lottery tickets will be made available. Seating location is at the discretion of the Box Office.

Ideal for: Full-time students • active military • seniors 62+

What’s the deal? Rush tickets are the remaining seats in performance that are offered for purchase at a 50% discount for full-time students, active military and seniors 62+. You must buy Rush tickets in person – but we’d love to see you!

How it works:

1. Call Patron Services at (858) 550-1010 or check out at today’s performance on our calendar to see if there are open seats.
2. Arrive at the theatre one hour before performance
3. Go to to the Box Office and ask if Rush tickets are still available. Show your valid ID and purchase.
4. Congrats! You just saved 50% off the current price!

The small print: One Rush ticket per valid ID. Rush tickets are subject to availability. Even if you see earlier in the day that there are open seats, it’s possible they will sell out before you arrive.

Ideal for: active military personnel • spouses or dependents of active duty military

What’s the deal? We offer active military discounted $25 tickets for select performance dates and seating locations.

How it works:

1. Please check back for shows with 30 & Under discount
2. Click performance calendar to select your date
3. Choose seats in Area 2
4. Add $25 Military Disc to your cart (limit 2) and check out
5. Pick up your tickets at Will Call the day of your performance and don’t forget your ID so we know the tickets are going to you.
6. Enjoy your show!

Military discount tickets are not currently available for Diana.

The small print: Must be active military, spouse and/or dependent with a valid military ID. Maximum 2 tickets per order. Facility and handling fees apply. All tickets will be held at Will Call for pick up.

La Jolla Playhouse is a proud member of Blue Star Theatres, A program of Blue Star Families and Theatre Communications Group, with support from the MetLife Foundation

Ideal for: current UC San Diego students who love theatre and new experiences

What’s the deal? UC San Diego Students get $10 TRITON tickets to select Playhouse productions. Yes, just $10!

How it works:

1. Please check back for shows with 30 & Under discount
2. Click performance calendar to select your date
3. Choose seats in Area 2
4. Add seats marked TRITON to your cart (limit 2) and check out
5. Pick up your tickets at Will Call the day of your performance and don’t forget your current student ID so we know the tickets are going to you.
6. Enjoy your show!

Triton discount tickets are not currently available for Diana.

The small print: To use  to purchase your tickets call (858) 550-1010 or visit the Playhouse Box Office. There are a limited number of TRITON tickets, so buy early! Limit 2 tickets per ID/order.

Ideal for: everyone! It’s the perfect gift to give or receive

What’s the deal? You can make someone’s day by purchasing La Jolla Playhouse gift certificates for any dollar amount. Gift certificates are are good for all Playhouse productions and do not expire. Maybe they will even take you with them?

How it works:

1. 1. Purchase online through this link, call (858) 550-1010 or visit us in person

The small print: Gift certificates may be redeemed over the phone, in person or online.

Spontaneous? Love Theatre? Want to support Arts in Education? JOIN 24 for 24!

Donate $75 to support our education and outreach programs for San Diego students and get access to $24 tickets 24 hours before a performance.

Learn More

For most performances, a limited number of Area 3 – $20 tickets are made available one week before the first performance.

First Look performances are in the first week of a show’s run and are typically a lower price. They give theatre fans the opportunity to attend early performances in which the creative team is polishing the production. They are ideal for people who enjoy the development process of new plays and musicals and who want to be among the first to see a new show on stage.

Send a request online
or write us at:
La Jolla Playhouse
P.O. Box 12039
La Jolla CA, 92039