Translate

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Syracuse Blue Star Theatres Program


Syracuse Stage Blue Star Theatres program offers

 discount and complimentary tickets to

active U.S. military personnel, their immediate families and U.S. military veterans


1From left: Patrick Halley, Kate Hodge, Elizabeth Rich and Denny Dillon Good People

by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Laura Kepley. Photo credit: Roger Mastroianni


(Syracuse, NY)— Syracuse Stage is offering discount and complimentary tickets to U.S. military personnel, U.S. military veterans and their immediate family members to select performances for remaining shows in the current season. This effort is supported by a generous grant from the Central New York Community Foundation.

 

Complimentary tickets are available to military families for the matinee performance of Good People on Saturday, April 27. There will be a complimentary pre-show reception at 1:30 p.m. in the Sutton Pavilion with treats from Kerwin’s Cupcakes. A discussion with the actors will immediately follow at 2 p.m., and the performance will begin at 3 p.m. in the Archbold Theatre.

 

For details and to reserve complimentary tickets complete the ticket reservation form on the Blue Star page under the “Visitor Info” tab at SyracuseStage.org. This show is recommended for ages 12 and older. There is a limit of seven tickets per order for complimentary tickets, and tickets must be reserved by Monday, April 22. Groups of 10 or more are welcome to attend and should call (315) 443-8603 or e-mail bluestar@syracusestage.org to make a reservation.  

In addition to complimentary tickets for select performances, as a part of the Blue Star Theatres program U.S. military personnel, U.S. military veterans and their immediate families are eligible for discounted tickets to all Syracuse Stage performances. Syracuse Stage’s Blue Star discount includes adult tickets for $30 during the first week of performances, $12 youth tickets for all performances and $5 off regular adult tickets to shows after the first week of performances.

Discounted tickets for shows in the 40th Anniversary Season can be purchased through the Syracuse Stage Box Office, 820 E. Genesee Street, (315) 443-3275. Discounted tickets are based upon availability and cannot be combined with any other offer. For more information visit SyracuseStage.org.  


ABOUT BLUE STAR THEATRES

The Blue Star Theatres program is a national initiative sponsored by MetLife, Blue Star Families and Theatre Communications Group. It is derived from the Blue Star Museums program, where museums offer free or discounted admission to military personnel. The program launched on September 28, 2012 with more than two dozen theatres participating. Syracuse Stage is one of seven participating theatres in the state of New York.

For more information about the Blue Star Theatres program visit SyracuseStage.org and click on “Blue Star” under the “Visitor Info” link.


ABOUT SYRACUSE STAGE

Syracuse Stage is Central New York’s premier professional theatre. Founded in 1974, Stage has produced more than 241 plays in 39 seasons including a number of world, American, and East Coast premieres. Each season 90,000 patrons enjoy an adventurous mix of new plays and bold interpretations of classics and musicals featuring the finest theatre artists. In addition, Stage maintains a vital educational outreach program that annually serves over 30,000 students from 24 counties. A solid core of subscribers and supporters helps keep Syracuse Stage a vibrant artistic presence in Central New York. Additional support comes from the government, foundations, corporations and Syracuse University. Syracuse Stage is a constituent of the Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, and a member of the Arts and Cultural Leadership Alliance (ACLA), the University Hill Corporation and the East Genesee Regent Association. Syracuse Stage is a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the country.

 
Syracuse Stage   I   Producing Artistic Director: Timothy Bond   I   Managing Director: Jeffrey Woodward
820 E. Genesee St.  I   Main: 315-443-4008   I   Box Office: 315-443-3275   I   www.SyracuseStage.org

No comments:

Post a Comment