Canadian Stage

Access and Affordability

At Canadian Stage, we believe theatre should be both bold and accessible. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and funders, ticket prices are already significantly subsidized and cover only part of what it actually costs to produce our work.

Still, we know that price can be a barrier for many. That’s why we offer a variety of programs to make it easier for everyone to experience the shows on our stages.

Whether you’re a student, an artist, an early-bird theatre-goer, or just looking for same-day tickets, there are ways to see our work at a lower cost. Explore the options below to find what works for you.

Rush Tickets

Last-minute savings for weeknight performances.

Indoor Season Rush (Sept–May)

For productions in our indoor season, a limited number of Rush tickets will be released for Tuesday and Wednesday evening performances.

On sale at 12:00 p.m. (noon) the day of the performance.
Tickets may only be purchased over the phone or in-person at the box office.
Tickets must be purchased at time of reservation; cannot be held.
Limit 2 tickets per order.
Subject to availability. Canadian Stage reserves the right to apply blackout dates.

Prices (including taxes and service fees):

Berkeley Street Theatre	Bluma Appel Theatre	Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre
$20	$30	$50

Dream in High Park Rush

Dream in High Park tickets are already affordably priced at $35 per ticket. But for those seeking an extra-low-cost option, Rush tickets are available:

$20 each
Available at the gate only, beginning 2 hours before each performance
First come, first served until inventory sells out

C-Stage: 29 & Under

Affordable theatre for the next generation of audiences.

If you’re 29 years old or younger, you can become a C-Stage Member:

Tickets are $35.00 each, plus taxes and fees, which is 40–60% off the regular price.
Tickets may only be purchased over the phone or in-person at the box office.
C-Stage ticket inventory and seat location varies by production.
Tickets must be picked up no later than 15 min prior to the performance. Proof of age is required when picking up tickets.
Limit 2 tickets per order.

Group Sales

Bring your crew…and save.

Theatre is better when shared! Canadian Stage offers savings for groups of all kinds - from birthday celebrations to corporate outings to fundraisers.

Groups of 10 or more: automatic 10% discount, in any seating zone.
Groups of 20 or more: additional savings available, plus opportunities to customize your experience.
Dedicated support from our Box Office team to make planning easy.

Arts Worker Program

Discounted tickets for the people who make art happen.

Canadian Stage is proud to support working artists, musicians, technicians, and administrators through our Arts Worker Program.

Prices (Excluding A+/A Zone seats, plus taxes and service fees):

Berkeley Street Theatre	Bluma Appel Theatre	Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre
$20	$25	$50

Tickets may only be purchased over the phone or in-person at the box office.
Available for select performances; limited inventory; first-come, first-served.
Tickets must be picked up in person at the Will Call Desk on the day of your performance. Arts Worker Identification documentation must be shown at pick-up (see below).

The following Arts Worker Identification documents must be shown when picking up tickets:

A current membership card from a professional association (CAEA, ADC, IATSE, TMA, PGC, ACTRA, etc.)
A program credit with your name from the past two years
A listing (screenshot or link) on a professional artist database (IMDb, etc.) with a verifiable credit from the past two years
Your name on a current staff list for an arts organization

Important Notes

Discounts and programs are subject to availability and may not be offered for every performance.
Taxes and service fees apply to all ticket types.
Offers cannot be combined with other discounts.
Seating is at the discretion of the Box Office and may vary by production.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our Access & Affordability programs, please contact the Box Office at boxoffice@canadiansstage.com or at 416.368.3110.

We’re here to help make your theatre-going experience a wonderful one!

The Dream in High Park access program is sponsored by:

^{*Subject to change and availability, maximum 2 per person, per show. Ticket prices include all facility fees and service charges. All promotional offers are personal, non-transferable and cannot be combined with other discounts or applied to an existing order. No exchanges or refunds. Unless otherwise indicated, all savings programs apply only to productions in the Canadian Stage main stage season, and do not apply to Dream in High Park performances.}

^{Updated November 1, 2025.}

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