ARENA STAGE NEW DEAL: Get 7 Shows For $25 Each 11/13

THE Arena Stage NEW DEAL: FOR 24 HOURS GET 7 SHOWS FOR $25 EACH
Arena Stage has issued theater-goers a one-day-only bailout plan, The Arena Stage New Deal. From midnight Thursday, November 13th to midnight Friday, November 14th, ALL TICKETS will be $25 EACH for the first week of performances to all remaining seven shows at Arena Stage. This represents a savings of up to 60% off regular ticket prices for more than 25,000 tickets.

"We know our D.C. audiences have been affected by the financial crisis, just like our entire country has," remarks Artistic Director Molly Smith. "I believe Arena Stage has an important obligation to our community—to provide the highest quality entertainment at reasonable prices so that everyone can access our productions." Smith continues, "With the recent economic downturn, citizens are being forced to make some difficult decisions, so we want to do our part to lighten the load. The Arena Stage New Deal is our theater-going stimulus to give patrons a chance to see great productions at an amazing discount and to continue their loyal support of Arena Stage."

To participate in The Arena Stage New Deal, patrons may purchase tickets during the entire 24-hour period from the Arena Stage sales staff—who will be working around the clock—by phone at (202) 488-3300, online at www.arenastage.org or in person at the Arena Stage Sales Office at 1800 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA 22202.
 
Performance dates available for sale:
Next to Normal, November 21 – 28, 2008
I Love a Piano, January 29 – February 4, 2009
A Delicate Balance, February 6 – 11, 2009                  
Crowns, March 27 – April 1, 2009
A Long and Winding Road, March 31 – April 5, 2009
Legacy of Light, May 8 – 13, 2009
Sweet Bird of Youth, May 29 – 3, 2009
 
Discount prices for these performances:
Individual ticket: $25 plus applicable handling fees
Groups of 15 or more: $22 including fees
 
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Molly Smith, Washington, D.C.-based Arena Stage has become the largest theater in the country dedicated to American plays and playwrights. Founded in 1950 by Zelda Fichandler, Thomas Fichandler and Edward Mangum, Arena Stage was one of the nation's original resident theaters and has a distinguished record of leadership and innovation in the field. With the opening of the new Mead Center for American Theater in 2010, Arena Stage will be a leading center for the production, development and study of American theater. Now in its sixth decade, Arena Stage serves a diverse annual audience of more than 200,000. For more information please visit www.arenastage.org.