Tickets & Parking

Individual Tickets

2023/2024 Admission Prices

 How to Purchase

• In-person ticket purchases can be made at the Pioneer Theatre Company Box Office, located at 300 S. 1400 E. on the University of Utah campus. Tickets can also be purchased at the venue box office, which opens one hour before showtime. 
  
  
• Individual tickets may be also purchased by phone at 801-581-6961 or online at https://theatre.utah.edu/tickets.
  
  
• Current University of Utah students receive one (1) free ticket to each production with a valid Arts Pass (UCard). A second ticket to the same production can be purchased for $5. For more information, visit the Arts Pass/U of U Student Tickets section below.
  
  
• Depending on ticket availability, current middle/high school students and educators can request one (1) free ticket per production and one (1) discounted ticket for the same performance. These tickets are non-transferable. For more information, visit the Middle/High School Tickets section below. 

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Season Pass

Season Pass

Season Passes are available on a trial basis for the 2023/2024 season, and will be officially available for the 2024/2025 season with the opening of the new Meldrum Theatre. Season Pass holders enjoy the following benefits: 

• Single admission to all six shows in our season
• Two additional “Guest Passes” for friends, family, and other theatre lovers
• Complimentary ticket exchanges—if you need to move to another showtime, you can do so with no exchange fee
• “Ticket Insurance”—if you lose your tickets, we will reissue them at no charge
• Significant savings over individual tickets

23/24 SEASON PASS PRICES

• General: $95
• University of Utah Faculty/Staff: $75
• Under 35: $60 for six shows

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FlexPass

Flex Pass

If you like to keep your options open, the FlexPass is for you. Our FlexPass gives you the same discount as a Season Pass, but with 100% more flexibility. You can use your tickets for any show, any showtime, and in any combination. Redeem all eight admissions for a single show, or spread them out over the season—it's up to you! FlexPass  holders enjoy the following benefits:

• 8 admission vouchers
• Can be used for any Department of Theatre performances during the 23/24 Season
• FlexPasses can be used to purchase tickets for other people 

23/24 FLEXPASS PRICES

• General: $95
• University of Utah Faculty/Staff: $75

*For guaranteed seating, we recommend that you redeem your FlexPass tickets in advance

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Wait List Tickets

Wait List Tickets

We are currently reviewing our wait list policies to better fit our new ticketing capabilities. We will update this section as soon as our new policies are finalized. 

A small number of wait list tickets may be available for sold out shows. Wait lists may not be available for some performances.

• Wait list requests must be made in person at the venue—not the main box office.
• If a wait list is available, it will open one hour before showtime and remain open until half an hour before showtime.
  • • Wait list requests after half-hour are only offered at the discretion of House Management. 
• To be added to the list, speak to a member of the House Management team.
• If wait list tickets become available, they may be released for purchase starting half an hour before showtime (or at the House Manager's discretion).
• Wait list tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the House Manager's discretion.
• All members of a party must be present to claim wait list tickets.
• For high-demand shows, wait list preference may be given to ArtsPass-eligible students and patrons paying in cash. 

Discounts & Group Purchases

Discounts & Group Purchases

To inquire about bulk purchases, complimentary tickets, and discounts for education, charitable, and non-profit groups, contact Aaron Swenson at .

• • • Requests should be made at least one week in advance
    • Requests made on shorter notice may still be considered, but are subject to availability and processing times

"Virtual" Performances

Online/streaming performances may be available for select productions. For schedule and availability updates, bookmark this page and/or sign up for our mailing list.

Policies and Procedures

Policies & Procedures

TICKETING AND PATRON POLICIES

• InInIn All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded.
• Individual ticketholders can move their tickets to another showtime for a $2.50 fee. Season Pass and Flex Pass tickets can be exchanged with no fees.
• No admittance to children under five unless specifically indicated. No babies in arms or lap-sitting. 
• The use of cameras or recording equipment is strictly prohibited.

HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

In order for us to continue sharing live performance experiences with our U Theatre community, we ask our audience members to read and respect the following guidelines:

• For the continued health and safety of performers, crew, and community members, audience members who still wish to wear masks are encouraged to do so, especially those at high risk of severe illness.
• We ask that you refrain from attending if you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are otherwise feeling unwell.
• Pending availability, tickets may be exchanged for later showtimes by speaking to a box office representative. 
• As a reminder, students who attend the University of Utah are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination and boosters are the best way to protect yourself and our campus community.
•  The University of Utah and the Department of Theatre continue to monitor the current public health situation and may adapt these policies at any time. For more information about the University of Utah's COVID-19 policies and response, visit https://coronavirus.utah.edu. For questions, email

LATE SEATING POLICY

The Department of Theatre is committed to providing a safe, enjoyable experience for our patrons as well as our theatre artists. As such, late seating is not permitted unless specifically indicated otherwise. If a performance is delayed for any reason, late patrons may be seated before the performance begins at the discretion of the House Manager. If we are unable to seat you, you may contact the box office for a refund or exchange depending on availability.

If you have additional questions about our late seating policy, please email us at

Venue Map

Babcock Theatre

The Babcock Theatre is on the lower level of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre, located at 300 South University Street (1400 East), across the street from Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Parking for Patrons With Disabilities

For patrons with disabilities or who have difficulty making the walk from the Rice-Eccles Stadium, a wheelchair ramp has been installed from the sidewalk on 1400 East to the west entrance of the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre. A limited number of accessible parking spaces are also available for  in the parking lot to the north of the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre building, accessed from President’s Circle.

Parking Options Within a Two-Block Radius

There are numerous parking options within a two-block walk of the theatre, all of which are free. These include:

• Free street parking on University Street to the west of Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre. Available after 6:00 p.m.
• The small parking lot just off President’s Circle directly, to the north of the theatre. Enter from President’s Circle.
• The parking lot immediately to the north of the Fieldhouse—accessed by turning north at the traffic light on South Campus Drive just to the east of Rice-Eccles Stadium—which contains 120 parking spots, and is a short half block walk from the theatre. This parking lot offers the advantage of allowing you to turn east on South Campus Drive when you leave after a performance.

TRAX

Patrons can ride TRAX straight to the Stadium Station on the University Line.

Studio 115

Studio 115 is located in the Performing Arts Building at 240 South 1500 East, directly west of the University Bookstore.

• Paid parking is available in the Visitor Lot directly south of the theatre.
• Free parking is available at Rice-Eccles Stadium, on President’s Circle, or in the small parking lot just off President’s Circle directly west of the theatre.