Group Sales | History Theatre

Group Sales

History Theatre provides groups of all shapes, sizes, and ages with a theatre experience that goes beyond just a discounted ticket price. Discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more.

NEW! Book Your Groups to 'I Am Betty' (10-20 people):

  • Choose your date to 'I Am Betty' click here
  • Order 10-20 tickets
  • Choose Online Group Rate (pull-down menu)
  • Enjoy your savings and great entertainment!

For questions or groups larger than 20: 

When sending an email with  your request, please include the following:

  • Performance title
  • Date and Time you would wish to attend
  • Number of seats you wish to secure
  • Any accessibility requirements
  • Your contact name, email and phone number

Adult Group Tickets

Who can buy adult group tickets?

Anyone! As long as there are 10 people or more, you can buy tickets at the group rate.

Best for:

Red Hats, Church Communities, Senior Residences/Activity Programs, Employee/Office Groups, Bank Clubs, Tours, Neighborhood Clubs, Concierges, Families and Friends

Adult Group Ticket Rates

I Am Betty

Tier 1: $45
Tier 2: $40
Tier 3: $35
Tier 4 and 5: $20
Weekday Matinees: $35

The Root Beer Lady, Secret Warriors, Whoa, Nellie! Outlaw King of the Wild Middle West

Tier 1: $40
Tier 2: $35
Tier 3: $30
Tier 4 and 5: $20
Weekday Matinees: $35

Student Group Tickets

History Theatre provides education groups (grades 4-12 and college) with a unique opportunity to explore history, social issues, and professional contemporary theatre through engaging live performances and educational resources. Our artists bring the stories to life on our stage and our staff provides the supporting materials that help educators bring the connections to life in the classroom.

Who can buy student group tickets?

  • Middle Schools, High Schools, College classes, Home Schools*. (Home school groups do not need to have a minimum of 10 tickets per order to get the discounted student price.)

Student Group Ticket Rates

  • All tickets: $10

Theatre Etiquette

  • Educators are invited to use this document THEATER ETIQUETTE to prepare students for their visit to a live performance. 

How to Reserve Your Group

To reserve your group of 10 or more, please email Craig Cerrato, Group Sales Manager, or call Craig at 651-292-4320.

When making your request, please include the following:

  • Performance title
  • Date and Time you would wish to attend
  • Number of seats you wish to secure
  • Any accessibility requirements
  • Your contact name, email and phone number

Your group tickets will be held while we confirm the email provided. Please reserve early, as performances fill up quickly. Seating and performance times are based on availability. When seating the group, any accessibility requirements are considered, if there are any. 

For further information, go to the Accessibility Page. 

Group Ticket Payment

When making your reservation, please note the following deadlines to ensure your group ticket reservation:

  1. The final count for your group is due 5 weeks before attending the performance.*
  2. The final payment for your group reservation is due 4 weeks before the performance. 
  3. *If the final count and payment are NOT received by 5:00 pm on the designated due date, the seats will be made available to the general public. When full payment is received, groups will be seated together in the best available seating. Better seating possibilities are ensured with prompt payment. 
  4. Please note: All sales are final and group discounts do not apply to any extra tickets purchased after the Final Count/Final Payment date. Group tickets cannot be exchanged. 

Plan Your Group Outing

Arriving by bus

  • History Theatre has loading and unloading procedures to make your arrival and departure by bus easy. 
  • Groups arriving by bus will load and unload on Wabasha Street between 10th and Exchange Streets. This is only a drop-off zone; do not block the public bus stop at any time.
  • BUS PARKING DIRECTIONS

Weekday Matinee

  • A History Theatre staff member will welcome groups into the building.
  • Group members will be asked to gather in the lobby until History Theatre ushers are ready to escort your group to their seats. 
  • Groups not arriving by bus will be asked to assemble in the lobby where a History Theatre staff member will welcome them once all members of your group have arrived. 

Seating

Adult Groups

  • Group leaders will be asked to pick up all group tickets from the Box Office and distribute them to the group members before the performance. If timing allows, tickets will be mailed after the final payment is made. History Theatre ushers will assist members of your group to their seats when the theater is open. 

Student Groups

  • Group members will be asked to gather in the lobby until History Theatre ushers are ready to escort everyone to their seats. 

Dining Options

  • History Theatre is in downtown St. Paul with many fantastic restaurants and fast-food options available nearby for your adult and student groups.
  •  RESTAURANT GUIDE

For more information

To learn more about group discounts and event opportunities for your group, contact Craig Cerrato, Group Sales Manager, 651-292-4320 or email groups@historytheatre.com