American Express® is the Official Card of Center Theatre Group. Card Members have access to exclusive offers including: American Express® Early Access, American Express® Access, American Express® Preferred Access, Card Member Performances, and special American Express® Experiences on our Digital Stage.

American Express® Early Access

All American Express® Card Members may purchase tickets to our mainstage productions before they go on sale to the general public.

American Express® Access

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 seat labeled as “American Express Access,” and use your American Express® Card at checkout (or call Audience Services at 213.628.2772).

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 production, select a blue seat labeled as “American Express Preferred Access,” enter the #800 number on the back of your Card in the promo code box, and use your American Express® Card at checkout (or call Audience Services at 213.628.2772).

Card Member Performance

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).

    Mark Taper Forum

  • A Transparent Musical
    Thursday, June 8, 2023

    EXCLUSIVE INVITATION FOR AMERICAN EXPRESS CARD MEMBERS

    You’re invited to an exclusive meet & greet with the one and only Peppermint of RuPaul’s Drag Race and A Transparent Musical cast member.

    Thursday, June 8 at 8PM

    Join us in the Mark Taper Forum lower lobby immediately following the performance for this exclusive event.

    To join: select any blue seat labeled as “American Express Access,” and use your American Express® Card at checkout (or call Audience Services at 213.628.2772).

    Please check in at the American Express table in front of the Mark Taper Forum to receive your wristband for entry to the post-show event. Please arrive no later than 7:30pm to receive your wristband. Following the performance, please wait in the Mark Taper Forum lower lobby.

  • Fake It Until You Make It
    Thursday, August 17, 2023

Digital Stage, presented by American Express

Thanks to our partners at American Express, we recently launched Center Theatre Group’s newest presenting venue—The Digital Stage. The world has changed, but the need for theatre is as strong as ever. From livestreamed performances to interactive shared experiences and educational workshop series, we strive to have something for everyone with social connection at the core. Our collection of curated offerings include new commissions, semi-staged readings and productions, events from our Broadway partners, and exclusive global content including productions from Matthew Bourne/New Adventures and The Stratford Festival.

American Express® Card Members enjoy special opportunities on the Digital Stage, including invitations to private pre- or post-show meet & greets, presales for limited-access digital events, and exclusive content including behind-the-scenes insights from cast and creative teams.


American Express Early Access:
Early Access tickets may be purchased by American Express® Card Members 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 (including, for example, the American Express International Dollar Cards). 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. Early Access 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 Access:
Access tickets may be purchased by American Express® Card Members for select events and select seats, during a specified period. Tickets must be purchased using an American Express Card (including, for example, the American Express International Dollar Cards). 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. Access 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:
Preferred Access tickets may be purchased by eligible American Express® Card Members 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. 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.

*Preferred Access is available to our U.S. Card Members with the following cards: Platinum Card® or Centurion® Card from American Express, Business Platinum Card®, Business Centurion® Card from American Express, Corporate Platinum Card® or Corporate Centurion® Card from American Express, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, American Express® Gold Card, Classic Business Gold Card, Business Gold Card, Business Gold Rewards Card, American Express® Corporate Gold Card, the Executive Business Card, Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card, Hilton Honors Aspire Card, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express Card, or the Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express Card.

Tickets are subject to the rules, terms and conditions and fees set by the official ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue, as applicable. Offer is fulfilled by official ticket seller, subject to availability and may be changed or revoked at any time. Not all seats available and blackout dates may apply. For more information, please visit AmericanExpress.com/Entertainment.

Card Member Performance(s):
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/Entertainment.

American Express®️ Experiences (Virtual/Standing Only Events):
The American Express®️ Experiences program is available to all Card Members unless otherwise stated. Simply pay with your American Express® Card when applicable. Tickets are subject to the rules, terms & conditions, and fees set by the ticket seller, event promoter and/or the venue, as applicable. Offer fulfilled by ticket seller, subject to availability and may be changed or revoked at any time. All sales final. No refunds. No exchanges. For more information, please visit AmericanExpress.com/Entertainment.