PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE
The Citadel Theatre’s “Pay What You Choose” program, presented by Alberta Blue Cross, was developed with the intention of improving access to live, professional theatre for those who may not be able to commit to a regular price ticket. Our first pay what you choose event in the 2026/27 Season will be The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
To further improve access to entry for patrons, there will be two chances to get tickets: an email with links to purchase tickets online, and an in-person lineup on the day of the performance. Sign up to the online form below to be eligible for all future Pay What You Choose events.
ONLINE FORM
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Patrons who sign up to the online form by Tuesday, June 30, will receive an email on July 1, 2026 at 12:00pm with exclusive ticket links to be able to purchase 2 Pay What You Choose tickets to one of the following performances. The available performances are:
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July 5, 2026 at 7:30 pm
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July 11, 2026 at 1:30pm
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July 25, 2026 at 1:30pm (Accessible Performance)
A limited number of tickets are available for online purchase and may sell out quickly. Your next opportunity will be the in-person lineup.
IN-PERSON LINEUP
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
If unsuccessful in purchasing tickets online, patrons have another chance to get tickets to the July 5th evening performance. Line up at the Box Office on July 5, 2026 starting at 5:00pm and if you make it to the front of the line, you can pay what you choose for either 1 or 2 tickets to that night’s performance. There is a limit of 2 tickets per person.
UPCOMING IN-PERSON LINEUPS
The lineup begins at 5:00pm at the Citadel Box Office for that evening’s performance.
Murder on the Orient Express – Sunday, September 20, 2026
The Great Gatsby – Sunday, November 1, 2026
A Christmas Carol – Sunday, November 22, 2026
Annie – Sunday, January 31, 2027
Sense and Sensibility – Sunday, February 21, 2027
The Comeback – Sunday, March 28, 2027
Come From Away – Sunday, May 9, 2027
RULES OF ENTRY
Patrons who were successful in purchasing Pay What You Choose tickets online are not eligible for additional tickets through the in-person line up. Failure to confirm payment and pick up your tickets may exclude you from future Pay What You Choose events. Tickets are limited and subject to availability. Not eligible for exchange or refund. Limit of 2 tickets per household. Individuals or patrons in the same household may not purchase more than two tickets under multiple profiles or accounts. Any individual who purchases more than 2 Pay What You Choose tickets will be excluded from future Pay What You Choose events.
