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The Shenandoah Valley Choral Society Named 2020 Circle of Excellence in the Arts Award Winner
ONLINE (24/7)
PHONE: (540) 568-7000
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am to 5:30 pm
Closed: Saturday and Sunday
All tickets include a processing fee. All dates, repertoire and artists are subject to change. All sales are final; no refunds.
MAIL: James Madison University
Forbes Center for the Performing Arts
Box Office / Season Tickets, MSC 5602
147 Warsaw Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
IN-PERSON:
Forbes Center Box Office
147 Warsaw Avenue
MSC 5602
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
From Warsaw Parking Deck: Exit on the ground floor and follow signs to the Center. Metered parking is located in the outdoor lot adjacent to the Center. Walk east through the West Plaza, through the Wadsworth Breezeway, and enter the lobby via the first door on the right.
Hours:
For tickets to all upcoming shows - the main Forbes Center Box Office is open Monday-Friday, 10 am to 5:30 pm.
For day-of-show tickets - the main Forbes Center Box Office opens 1½ hours prior to performances to sell tickets for same-day performances only and for Will Call.
For day-of-show tickets - the Studio Theatre Box Office opens 1 hour prior to performances to sell tickets for same-day performances only and for Will Call.
Closed: JMU holidays, weekends and evenings when there are no ticketed performances.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds or exchanges on single tickets. Subscribers may exchange tickets up to 48 hours prior to the day of the performance. No back-dated exchanges are accepted.
The Forbes Center accepts cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. We also accept James Madison University JACards. We do not accept traveler’s checks, cashier’s checks or money orders.
Ticket buyers can pick up tickets on the day of the show beginning 1½ hours prior to curtain at the Forbes Center Box Office or 1 hour prior to curtain at the Studio Theatre Box Office. The Forbes Center Box Office is just steps away from the Warsaw Parking Deck at the back of the Center. See directions to the Forbes Center Box Office. ID is required for ticket pick-up. Tickets that are ordered more than two weeks in advance of a performance will be mailed to the address on file. Ticket orders received less than two weeks prior to a performance will be held for pick-up at the Will Call window.
Ticket buyers can select to print their tickets at home if purchasing online. All print-at-home tickets and regular tickets are scanned at the door for admittance to the venues.
The Forbes Center works with Aramark to provide snacks and beverage service prior to select performances and during intermissions for shows in the Concert Hall and Mainstage Theatre. Items can be purchased with cash or credit card. No outside food or beverages are permitted into the Forbes Center.
All patrons to the Forbes Center must have a ticket regardless of age. No babies in arms or lap sitting are allowed.
The Forbes Center welcomes children 5 and older to events throughout the year. Children 3 and older are welcome to Forbes Family Fun events and the summer JMU Children’s Theatre shows.
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the Forbes Center Box Office Manager at forbesboxoffice@jmu.edu or (540) 568-7000.
Groups of 10 or more enjoy discounts up to 15% off single ticket prices. A Forbes Center performance is the perfect outing for church, school and other professional organizations. Specific pricing varies by show and type of group. For more detailed information, visit Group Sales at the Forbes Center.
James Madison University students with a valid student ID are eligible to purchase discounted student tickets for select performances at the Forbes Center. Please visit the event portion of the website to determine which shows offer student discounts.
For select music performances (student ensembles, faculty recitals and guest artist performances) in the Concert Hall and Recital Hall, JMU students can purchase discount tickets in-person at the Forbes Center Box Office with a JMU student ID. One ticket per ID can be purchased during regular business hours, Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. For Advance tickets — cash, major credit cards, JACards are accepted. CASH ONLY will be accepted 1 1/2 hours prior to performances for discount ticket purchases. Student ticket prices vary by performance. Please refer to individual events on the website for more information.
For performances in the Mainstage Theatre, Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre and Studio Theatre, student ticket prices vary. Please refer to individual events on the website for more information. JMU students can purchase discount tickets in person at the Forbes Center Box Office with a JMU ID. One ticket per ID in person can be purchased during regular business hours Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Student Rush: For some Masterpiece events, a limited number of discounted-price Student Rush tickets will be made available day of performance on a first-come, first-served basis in-person only at the Forbes Center Box Office. These tickets are subject to availability. Check back for updates on availability.