SUBSCRIBER CENTRAL

Welcome to Subscriber Central, your Washington Performing Arts destination for subscription services. Subscribing is a commitment to sharing singular, sublime experiences featuring the world’s best artists in our city’s most outstanding venues. Subscribers secure terrific seats at locked-in prices, no matter the demand. Enjoy seamless exchanges with no fees, plus additional discounts for select performances and special events.

Event prices and order information will be published in June, and a season brochure will be mailed to recent subscribers and ticket-buyers. Below, explore the exclusive benefits that subscribers receive, compared to single ticket buyers.

2023/24 Pre-Sale Dates:

• June 20 at 10:00 a.m.: Chairman’s Circle ($2500+) and 22/23 Hayes, Recitalist, Orchestra Subscribers
• June 27 at 10:00 a.m.: Benefactor, Sustainer, President’s Circle Friends ($500+)
• July 11 at 10:00 a.m.: All Friends ($75+)

General Public On-Sale Dates:

• Subscriptions: July 24 at 10:00 a.m.
• Single Tickets: August 15 at 10:00 a.m.

Note: The Washington Performing Arts offices are closed July 3-7, 2023.

Fixed Subscriptions

• Save up to 20%* off single-ticket prices when you subscribe to our Orchestra Series, Hayes Piano Series, or Recitalist Series.
• Secure the same seats for every performance in your series.
• If your plans change, exchange your tickets for free into other 2023/24 Season performances.
• $10 handling fees per order, whereas single tickets incur a handling fee of 15% of the order total.

Custom 3 Series

• Save up to 10%* off single-ticket prices when you choose three (3) paid events.
• Secure seats before tickets are available to the general public.
• If your plans change, exchange your tickets for free into other 2023/24 Season performances.
• $10 handling fees per order, whereas single tickets incur a handling fee of 15% of the order total.

Custom 5 Series

• Save up to 15%* off single-ticket prices when you choose five (5) or more paid events.
• Secure seats before tickets are available to the general public.
• If your plans change, exchange your tickets for free into other 2023/24 Season performances.
• $10 handling fees per order, whereas single tickets incur a handling fee of 15% of the order total.

* Some seating sections or performances are excluded from discounts. Reservations for free events can be included in your order but do not count toward minimum number of events for Custom 3 or 5 subscriptions.

Want Earlier Seating Access? Become a Friend!

Our annual donors group, the Friends of Washington Arts, provides invaluable support for our artistic and education programming throughout the year. As a thank-you, we offer Friends these exceptional subscription benefits:

• Higher seating priority: During our subscription-only period (June 20-July 23), Friends subscription orders are reserved (by donor level) ahead of orders from the general public.
• Waived order fees: Friends subscribe without a handling fee—a $10 savings. Throughout the season, Friends also enjoy waived fees for additional single-ticket orders—a savings of 15% on the ticket order.

Plus, more Friends program benefits throughout the season! Previous events have included open rehearsals and events with artists, listening parties with experts and enthusiasts, and more.

Two easy ways to become a Friend (with a $75+ annual gift*):

• Visit our express donation page.
• Add a gift to your subscription—you will be given this opportunity during the checkout process, before completing your order.

*Current Friends: Want to increase your seating priority? Increase your annual gift when you place your subscription order.

Have Additional Questions? Please visit our main Patron Services & Ticketing Information page or contact our Patron Services at PatronServices@WashingtonPerformingArts.org or (202) 785-9727 on weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. ET. Call volume may be high. If you call and reach our voicemail, please leave a detailed message including your name, preferred contact number, and best time to reach you during business hours.

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