Standby Tickets

For sold out events consider visiting the box office 1 hour before curtain to check on any returned tickets. Does not apply to events at Irvine Barclay Theatre. Standby is not offered for a few events at other venues. For more info contact the Arts Box Office at artstix@uci.edu or 949-824-2787 (Wednesday-Thursday, 12-4 p.m.).

You will be sold a chance to sit in a potentially empty seat for which someone else holds a ticket. One of four things may happen:

1. There are no empty seats at curtain (full refund).
2. You sit down for a portion of Act 1 but are asked to vacate if someone arrives late (full refund).
3. You watch Act 1 but are asked to vacate for Act 2 if someone arrives late (full refund).
4. You are seated and never asked to vacate (no refund). 

If scenarios 1-3 occur before the box office closes, you will be issued a refund in real-time. If the box office has closed, you will be issued a refund the next business day (please hand the ticket to the usher/house manager before leaving).

Please note:
* Specific seating not guaranteed.
* You may not be able to sit together if purchasing multiple standby tickets.
* You may be asked to switch empty seats at any point during the show, including splitting up standby ticket holders.

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Driving Directions to Mesa Parking Structure (MPS) 4000 Mesa Rd | Irvine, CA 92617 Walking directions from MPS to Arts Box Office

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Get driving & walking directions to various venues - click here.

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Box Office Hours:

• Wednesday-Thursday, 12-4 p.m.
• 1 hr. before paid events, at the venue box office

artstix@uci.edu | (949) 824-2787

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 ADA / accessiblity info

 Advance pre-paid parking permits

 Shuttle info
Service is available for guests with disabilities or those with mobility issues, from the Mesa Parking Structure (MPS) to select shows throughout the season.

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Please note:
- Dates, times, and program information are subject to change, cancelation, or substitution without notice.
- Discretion is advised at some performances due to adult language or content.