Contact Us & Hours
Box Office
Hours
DAYS WITH A PERFORMANCE
Open from noon until 30 minutes into the performance
REGULAR BOX OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday to Friday / 12pm–5pm
Contact
CALL / 617.585.5678 EMAIL / boxoffice@lyricstage.com
IN PERSON / 140 Clarendon Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116
Questions
EDUCATION ENQUIRIES
COURTNEY O’CONNOR / 617.585.5684
courtney_oconnor@lyricstage.com
Ticket Donations for Non-Profit Events & Auctions
BOX OFFICE / 617.585.5678 boxoffice@lyricstage.com
Getting Here
140 Clarendon Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02116
The theatre is located on the second floor of the YW building on the corner of Clarendon & Stuart Streets.
From the Mass Pike
Take the Copley Square exit, go straight through the stop light, and take a right at the next light onto Clarendon Street.
From points North & South
Take Route 93 to Storrow Drive, take the Copley Square exit (left exit) to the first stoplight, take a right onto Beacon Street, and at the 2nd set of lights, take a left onto Clarendon Street.
From the MBTA (T) Green Line
Exit Copley Square Station, walk East on Boylston Street (past Copley Square fountain and Trinity Church on right) to Clarendon Street, turn right onto Clarendon Street, and walk two blocks.
From the MBTA (T) Orange & Commuter Lines
Exit Back Bay Station to Clarendon Street, turn left, and walk one block.
Parking Options
There are several parking garages within walking distance of the theatre. Please contact them directly to confirm pricing.
The Garage @ 100 Clarendon (enter from Clarendon Street, between Stuart Street and Columbus Avenue)
With garage ticket validated at the theatre, pay $7 evenings when entering after 5pm; $17 weekends when arriving before 5pm and Wednesday matinee between 12:30pm and 6:30pm. 617.275.0151
The Clarendon Garage (enter at 400 Stuart Street, between Clarendon & Berkeley Streets)
Valet park evenings for $17 when entering after 4pm and weekends up to 10 hours. 617.948.2060
Use the SpotHero app to Reserve your Parking in Advance
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation app.
To reserve your parking spot, visit the Lyric Stage Company of Boston SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.
New to SpotHero? Click here to download the SpotHero app.
Tickets Info
Tickets can be purchased
- Online through this website via the What’s On menu;
- By calling 617.585.5678; or
- From our Box Office located at 140 Clarendon Street, Second Floor, Boston, MA 02116.
View our Terms and Conditions and Refund and Exchange Policy: All ticket sales are final. Only Season Ticket Holders may exchange their tickets by contracting the box office at least 24 hours prior to the performance. Please note that the Lyric Stage does not cancel performances due to inclement weather, except in the event of a State of Emergency. In such cases, cancellation information will be posted at 617.585.5678
Audience Accessibility
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Our entire space, including our lobbies, restrooms, and theatre are fully accessible. An elevator is located at the Stuart Street entrance of the building. If any member of your party uses a wheelchair, please let our box office know so that we are best prepared to assist you.
Hearing aids
We provide assisted listening devices at the box office free of charge on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be asked to provide an ID to secure a device, which will be returned to you following the performance.
EBT Cardholder Tickets
All EBT cardholders can receive $10 tickets to any performance by using the first six digits of their EBT card number as the promotion code online, in person, or over the phone.
Massachusetts Teachers Association Discounts
We’re happy to offer members of the Massachusetts Teachers Association $10 off tickets when purchased at the box office or in person. We are unable to offer retroactive discounts.
Senior Discounts
We’re happy to offer senior citizens $10 off tickets when purchased at the box office or in person. We are unable to offer retroactive discounts.
Student Rush Tickets
Rush tickets for students with a valid id from a degree-granting institution are $10, cash only, and are subject to availability. They will be sold starting 30 minutes before the performance begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take concessions into the theater?
Absolutely! Concessions are available for purchase at our concessions stand in the inner lobby. We ask that you open all items prior to the beginning of the performance or during intermission so as to minimize sounds and disruptions to everyone else. Please dispose of any trash following the performance.
I have a discount code – can I use it online?
Yes! If you have a special code for a discount, you will enter it on our online ticketing page AFTER you have added your tickets to your web shopping cart. On the “cart” page, simply scroll down until you see the “Coupon Code” field and enter your code and click “Apply Coupon.”
Can I take pictures of the performance?
The use of all cameras and recording devices, including cell phone cameras, is strictly prohibited.
Is it OK to check my phone in the theatre?
In consideration of the performers and your fellow guests, before the show begins please silence cell phones, digital watches, pagers, and anything else that might disturb the performance. Texting during the performance is prohibited.
Do you have an age minimum for ticket holders?
Children under the age of five are not permitted in the theatre. Each production is different and some may include language, themes, or actions that are inappropriate for younger audience members. We recommend contacting the box office for more information if you have questions or concerns.
I lost my tickets! What are my options?
Don’t worry, it happens to all of us! Simply contact the box office with the name the tickets were purchased under. We can reprint them and hold them for you at will call on the day of the performance.
What if I’m late to the show?
If you arrive after the performance has already begun, you will be seated at the discretion of house staff in available seats at an appropriate point in the performance. You will be permitted to move to your seat at intermission, if possible.
Do you have a coat room? Where can I store my things?
We have coat racks available free of charge in the inner lobby of the theater next to the concessions stand. Other items can be stored in the box office. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
What time do doors open?
The doors to the theater open approximately 30 minutes before the performance is scheduled to begin.
Do you have a lost and found?
Yes! Please contact the box office if you believe you have misplaced something in the theater.
Is there an area we can smoke in the theatre?
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the YWCA Building.
Restaurant & Hotel Partners
Subscriber & Ticket Holder Benefits
Please present your valid ticket stub to claim these benefits.
Post 390
puts a contemporary twist on the traditional tavern experience, with seasonally inspired dishes that reflect Chef Nick Deutmeyer’s passion for fresh ingredients and unforgettable flavors. 20% off meal with Lyric Stage ticket stub. Does not apply to alcoholic beverages, some restrictions apply.
Red Lantern
is a sophisticated, sensual and tailored Asian Restaurant and Lounge on Stanhope Street. With a Lyric ticket stub, save 10% on food before the show. Does not apply to alcoholic beverages. 
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The Brahmin
Brahmin’s classic American menu boasts an eclectic array of shared plates alongside signature entrees that is complemented by a sophisticated handcrafted cocktail program recalling the Brahmin days past. The Brahmin will offer a 15% discount on food for any pre-theater dinner reservation made prior to 7pm, valid Monday-Saturday.
Precinct Kitchen + Bar
Located one block from The Lyric Stage Company in the former Boston Police Headquarters, their diverse menu focuses on popular American favorites. Enjoy 20% off your meal, excluding alcohol when you show your ticket stub. Not to be combined with other offers or promotions or for use on alcoholic beverages. 154 Berkeley Street, Boston. 617-532-3827.
The Friendly Toast
Homemade innovative food, served in a hip and cool environment with eclectic decor. The Friendly Toast serves breakfast, lunch, dinner all day every day, along with a full bar with unique drinks to match (think martinis with pop rocks rims and mimosa flights). Take 20% off your food bill when you show your Lyric Stage tickets. 35 Stanhope Street, Boston. 617-456-7849.
BOOTLEG SPECIAL
Hotel 140
A classic Boston address, this boutique hotel in our building offers a refreshingly modern outlook. Mention your Subscriber Benefit Card when reserving rooms directly with the hotel and enjoy 15% off of one night’s stay. Subject to availability. 140 Clarendon Street, Boston. 617.585.5600.
Fajitas & Ritas, Boston
Visit this award-winning, “unabashedly fun” Tex-Mex restaurant and sample a variety of sizzling fajitas and frosty margaritas. Show your Benefit Card and enjoy 15% off all food and non-alcoholic beverages at this festive Mexican restaurant atop Boston Common. 25 West Street, Boston. 617.426.1266.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
The acclaimed Park Square steakhouse and wine bar offers stylish, contemporary dining. Enjoy a complimentary dessert with purchase of entree when you show your Benefit Card. 217 Stuart Street, Boston. 617-029-2008.
Gaslight
This classic neighborhood Parisian brasserie offers its guests French cuisine of impeccable quality and improbable value in an informal, old world, is new again setting. Enjoy 20% off food when seated after 9:30pm. Not valid on alcohol or beverages. 560 Harrison Avenue.
Legal Sea Foods, Park Square
Visit Boston’s most famous seafood restaurant. For over fifty years, Legal Sea Foods has offered the freshest seafood at reasonable prices. Present your Benefit Card to receive a complimentary cup of Legal’s famous New England Clam Chowder with the purchase of an entrée. 26 Park Square, Boston. 617.426.4444.
Metropolis Cafe
Cozy and casual Mediterranean cafe overlooking bustling Tremont Street, in Boston’s Historic South End. Enjoy 20% off food when seated after 9:30pm. Not valid on alcohol or beverages. 584 Tremont Street.
Newcomer’s Guide to the Lyric Stage
So you’ve bought tickets to the Lyric Stage Company and you’re wondering what next? You’re in the right place.
Whether you bought tickets with the help of our friendly box office at 617.585.5678, you bought tickets on our streamlined website, or someone you love bought you Gift Tix for a special occasion, we can help make your visit as easy and fun as possible.
Here’s some answers to questions you might have…
Before you’re here:
We’ll also send you a pre-show welcome email with more specific information about the production, any important information, and handy links to our website answering any lingering questions you might have!
IS THE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Our entire space, including our lobbies, restrooms, and theatre are fully accessible. An elevator is located at the Stuart Street entrance of the building. If any member of your party uses a wheelchair, please let our box office know so that we are best prepared to assist you.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
We believe that theatre is for everyone, so we don’t don’t have a dress code. You can come dressed for a casual night of theatre or for a nice night out. We just want you to enjoy the performance.
DO YOU HAVE A COAT ROOM? WHERE CAN I STORE MY THINGS?
We have coat racks available free of charge in the inner lobby of the theater near the concessions stand. There is also limited space for storage in the box office. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
WHAT ARE MY SEATS LIKE?
Our theatre is one of the most intimate spaces in Boston, and with our stadium style seating you can see the stage from each seat. There isn’t a bad seat in the house! Click here for a virtual, 360° tour of our space!
Please remember once you’re here not to walk on the stage. We don’t want you to get hurt and we also don’t want to damage the set. Thank you for your help in keeping the stage in good shape for everyone to enjoy!
HOW DO I GET THERE? WHERE DO I PARK?
Full transit and parking directions are available here.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I DO ON MY NIGHT OUT?
To help you plan your whole night, we’ve partnered with a variety of restaurants in the area to offer our patrons special discounts! See the full list here.
We also offer discounts for large groups including a prix fixe menu at The Brahmin, including an appetizer, a light second course, and a dessert, and seats to any evening performance. $80 per person, 6 person minimum.
WHEN SHOULD I GET TO THE THEATRE?
We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the performance when the doors to the theatre open.
IS IT OK IF I’M LATE?
If you arrive late to the performance you will be seated at the discretion of house staff in available seats at an appropriate point in the performance so the performance can continue uninterrupted. You will be permitted to move to your seat at intermission, if possible. You may not be able to sit with your party.
Once you’re here:
I’M WORRIED I WON’T BE ABLE TO HEAR THE PERFORMANCE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
We provide assisted listening devices at the box office free of charge on a first-come-first-served basis. You will be asked to provide an ID to secure a device, which will be returned to you following the performance.
WHERE CAN I GET SNACKS FOR THE SHOW?
A variety of snacks and drinks are available at our concessions in the inner lobby. You can eat anything you purchase there in the theater during the performance, we only ask that you open all items prior to the beginning of the performance or during intermission so as to minimize sounds and disruptions to everyone else. Please dispose of any trash following the performance.
WHERE’S THE BATHROOM?
The bathroom is located in the hallway to the right in our second floor lobby. If you have trouble locating it once you’re here our box office and concessions staff can help direct you.
WHAT IF I NEED TO USE THE BATHROOM DURING THE PERFORMANCE?
If you leave during the performance as soon as you come back you will be seated at the discretion of house staff in available seats (which may not be your original seats) at an appropriate point in the performance so the performance can continue uninterrupted. You will be permitted to move to your seat at intermission, if possible.
CAN I TAKE ANY PICTURES DURING THE PERFORMANCE?
The use of all cameras and recording devices, including cell phone cameras, is strictly prohibited.
IS IT OK TO CHECK MY PHONE IN THE THEATRE?
In consideration of the performers and your fellow guests, before the show begins please silence cell phones, digital watches, pagers, and anything else that might disturb the performance. Texting and light emitted from screens during the performance are prohibited.
I NEED TO TAKE A SMOKE BREAK, IS THERE SOMEWHERE I CAN GO IN THE THEATRE?
Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the YWCA Building.
After you’ve gone:
I LOST SOMETHING IN THE THEATRE, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please contact the box office if you believe you have misplaced something in the theater and we’ll help locate it and get it back to you.
WHERE CAN I FIND YOU ONLINE?
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