As one of the benefits of being a member at Center Theatre Group, you have access to tickets before the general public with preferred pricing.
Friends Presales begin at varying times on the dates listed below. On the day of the presale, active members will receive an email notifying them when the presale has started. To make sure you receive the email, please add [email protected] to your email contacts.
PRESALE: May 6 – 20, 2026
Ahmanson Theatre
Must become a member by May 5, 2026
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
PRESALE: May 6 – 20, 2026
Ahmanson Theatre
Must become a member by May 5, 2026
There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson's six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy THE MUSIC MAN is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.
PRESALE: May 6 – 20, 2026
Kirk Douglas Theatre
Must become a member by May 5, 2026
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
PRESALE: July 8 – 22, 2026
Ahmanson Theatre
Must become a member by July 7, 2026
Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, OH, MARY! is about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, examined through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).
PRESALE: July 29 – August 12, 2026
Mark Taper Forum
Must become a member by July 28, 2026
Brimming with energy, Karen Zacarías’ hilarious hit, DESTINY OF DESIRE, takes you on an emotional rollercoaster sprinkled with the melodrama and wild antics that make the telenovela the most popular form of storytelling in the world.
PRESALE: July 29 – August 12, 2026
Ahmanson Theatre
Must become a member by July 28, 2026
The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens' classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Do not miss another Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG and PETER PAN GOES WRONG.
PRESALE: October 21 – November 4, 2026
Ahmanson Theatre
Must become a member by October 20, 2026
Don't miss the Drama Desk Award-winning production of one of the greatest musicals ever written, presented in Yiddish with English and Russian supertitles. Laugh, cry, and feel the love at this powerful and universal testament to the strength and resilience of Jewish community.
PRESALE: October 21 – November 4, 2026
Mark Taper Forum
Must become a member by October 20, 2026
In a one-stoplight town in Georgia, in a high school AP English class, five young women begin questioning the stories and the heroes they’ve been taught to believe in, against a score of pop music and fury.
PRESALE: October 21 – November 4, 2026
Ahmanson Theatre
Must become a member by October 20, 2026
Since RIVERDANCE first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, RIVERDANCE will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.
PRESALE: January 20 – February 3, 2027
Mark Taper Forum
Must become a member by January 19, 2027
August Wilson’s FENCES explores the walls we build around ourselves and our loved ones, while also illuminating one family’s struggles in a racist society. With FENCES, Center Theatre Group will complete August Wilson’s 10-play Century Cycle at the Mark Taper Forum.
PRESALE: January 20 – February 3, 2027
Ahmanson Theatre
Must become a member by January 19, 2027
BOOP!® THE MUSICAL is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that brings the iconic Betty Boop® character to life like never before! When Betty dreams of an ordinary day off from superstardom, she’s swept into a “bright and bubbly” (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City.
PRESALE: TBD
Mark Taper Forum
In this world premiere folk-infused mystery-box musical, best friends Gracie and Nora leave Los Angeles for a secluded wellness retreat in the California wilderness—where seductive self-help rituals test the limits of their courage, their friendship, and how far we are willing to go to heal.