Inexpensive Ways to Enjoy Local Theater

There are plenty of opportunities see a play or musical here in the Springs, but I know that not many of us can or want to spend the hundreds of dollars that it can take to take our whole families.  I wanted to highlight some of the smaller local production companies whose performances cost around $10 or less per person to attend.  We’ve been to performances from several of these groups and while of course they’re not Broadway-quality, I and my kids have greatly enjoyed them!

If you’d like to take your children to the theater without spending a mint, here are some great local options:

Village Arts of Colorado Springs
Past performances include: West Side Story, Cats, and The Pirates of Penzance
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First Company Theater
Past performances include: The Boxcar Children, Number the Stars
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Academy of Children’s Theater/Academy of Community Theater
Past performances include: Suessical Jr.; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; Alice in Wonderland
Typical ticket price: $10
Website | Facebook Page

STARZ Theater Company
Past performances include: Singing in the Rain Jr., Annie Jr., Anne of Green Gables
Typical ticket price: $10
Website | Facebook Page

Fountain Community Theater
Past performances include: Clue the Musical, Looking Glass Land, On the Thirteenth Day of Christmas
Typical ticket price: $9 with discounts for seniors, military, children, and family groups
Website | Facebook Page

Don’t forget to also check out local high schools’ productions – there’s too many to list here, but tickets are often $10 or less.  And of course, when I hear about free or cheap performances I will continue to share them on the front page of Springs Bargains!