Tickets & Events
American Express® Experiences
American Express® is the Official Payments Partner of Center Theatre Group. Card Members have access to exclusive offers including: Amex Presale Tickets™, Amex Reserved Tickets™, American Express® Preferred Access, and Events with Amex™.
Amex Presale Tickets™
All American Express® Card Members may purchase tickets to our mainstage productions before they go on sale to the general public. To access during a presale period: available productions will be listed below, simply click on a production to unlock seats and use your American Express® Card at checkout (or call Audience Services at 213.628.2772).
- Once Upon a Mattress
September 18 at 10am – September 24, 2024 at 11:59pm - Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
November 13 at 10am – November 19, 2024 at 11:59pm - Life of Pi
February 19 at 10am – February 25, 2025 at 11:59pm - Parade
March 12 at 10am – March 18, 2025 at 11:59pm
Ahmanson Theatre
- Green Day's American Idiot
August 14 at 10am – August 27, 2024 at 11:59pm - Fake It Until You Make It
October 23, 2024 at 10am – October 29 , 2024 at 11:59pm - Hamlet
February 19 at 10am – February 25, 2025 at 11:59pm
Mark Taper Forum
- Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
September 18 at 10am – September 24, 2024 at 11:59pm - El Otro Oz
September 18 at 10am – September 24, 2024 at 11:59pm
Kirk Douglas Theatre
Amex Reserved Tickets™
All American Express® Card Members may purchase exclusive tickets in upgraded seating locations to our mainstage productions. To select: available productions will be listed below, simply click on a production, select a blue “American Express Access,” and use your American Express® Card at checkout (or call Audience Services at 213.628.2772).
- Once Upon a Mattress
- Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
- Life of Pi
- Parade
Ahmanson Theatre
- Green Day's American Idiot
- Fake It Until You Make It
- Hamlet
Mark Taper Forum
- Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Kirk Douglas Theatre
American Express® Preferred Access
Eligible American Express® Card Members may access a special selection of premium seats for our mainstage productions. To select: available productions will be listed below, simply click on a show, select a blue “American Express® Preferred Access,” enter the #800 number on the back of your Card in the promo code box, and use your Card at checkout (or call Audience Services at 213.628.2772).*
- Once Upon a Mattress
- Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
- Life of Pi
- Parade
Ahmanson Theatre
- Green Day's American Idiot
- Fake It Until You Make It
- Hamlet
Mark Taper Forum
- Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Kirk Douglas Theatre
Card Member Performances
Select performances are reserved for Card Members only, with additional complimentary pre- or post-show events. Past events have included a private concert with Sting, meet & greets with cast members in the Ahmanson Founders Room, and pre-show happy hours with light bites. All American Express® Card Members can purchase a ticket to a Card Member Performance. To select: available productions will be listed below, simply click on a production, select a blue seat labeled as “American Express Access,” and use your American Express® Card at checkout (or call Audience Services at 213.628.2772).
- Clue
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 8pm - Once Upon a Mattress
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 8pm - Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 8pm - Life of Pi
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 8pm - Parade
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 8pm
Ahmanson Theatre
- Green Day's American Idiot
Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8pm - Fake It Until You Make It
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 8pm - Hamlet
Thursday, June 12, 2025 ar 8pm
Mark Taper Forum
- Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1pm
Kirk Douglas Theatre
Amex Presale Tickets™ (formerly referred to as American Express Early Access)
American Express® Card Members have access to purchase Amex Presale Tickets for select events and select seats, during a specified period prior to the general on-sale dates for those events. Tickets must be purchased using an American Express Card. An American Express Prepaid Card cannot be used to purchase tickets. Amex Presale Tickets are sold by and fulfilled by third party ticket sellers (not American Express), and such tickets are subject to the rules, terms and conditions, prices and fees set by the ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue. Amex Presale Tickets are subject to availability and supply may be limited. Not all seats may be offered; purchase limits and blackout dates may apply. Refunds, exchanges, and resale may be prohibited by the ticket seller. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.
Amex Reserved Tickets™ (formerly referred to as American Express Access)
American Express® Card Members have access to purchase Amex Reserved Tickets for select events and select seats, during a specified period. Tickets must be purchased using an American Express Card. An American Express Prepaid Card cannot be used to purchase tickets. Amex Reserved Tickets are sold by and fulfilled by third-party ticket sellers (not American Express), and such tickets are subject to the rules, terms and conditions, prices and fees set by the ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue. Amex Reserved Tickets are subject to availability and supply may be limited. Not all seats may be offered; purchase limits and blackout dates may apply. Refunds, exchanges, and resale may be prohibited by the ticket seller. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.
American Express ® Preferred Access
American Express® Preferred Access may be purchased by eligible American Express® Card Members with an eligible Card for select events and select seats, during a specified period. Tickets are sold by and fulfilled by third party ticket sellers (not American Express), and such tickets are subject to the rules, terms and conditions, prices and fees set by the ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue. When purchasing tickets, enter the 10-digit customer service phone number on the back of your eligible Card when prompted. Tickets must be purchased using one of the following U.S.-issued American Express Cards: Consumer, Business, or Corporate Platinum Card® or Centurion® Card; Consumer or Business Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card; Consumer or Business Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Card; Consumer, Business, or Corporate Gold Card; Classic Business Gold Card; Business Gold Rewards Card; Executive Business Card; Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card; Hilton Honors Aspire Card; Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® Card; Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ Card; or Marriott Bonvoy® Card; or The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley; or The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab; or The Platinum Card® from American Express for Goldman Sachs; or The Centurion® Card from American Express Exclusively for Goldman Sachs. Tickets are subject to availability and supply may be limited. Not all seats may be offered; purchase limits and blackout dates may apply. Refunds, exchanges, and resale may be prohibited by the ticket seller. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/entertainment.
Card Member Performances
Card Member Performances are available to all Card Members. Simply pay with your American Express® Card. Tickets are subject to the rules, terms & conditions, and fees set by the ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue, as applicable. Offer is fulfilled by ticket seller, subject to availability and may be changed or revoked at any time. Not all seats available. For more information, please visit americanexpress.com/experiences.