THREEPENNY OPERA DISCOUNT. As anticipation mounts over the forthcoming production of The Threepenny Opera starring Alan Cumming, Jim Dale, Ana Gasteyer, Cyndi Lauper, and Nellie McKay, 25% discount tickets (reducing the cost of rear and mid-mezzanine seats to $38.75-65) can be obtained through Playbill.com and Theatermania.com.

Previews begin March 24; opening night is scheduled for April 20. The discount tickets, which should be ordered by April 2, apply to performances through April 24, with the exception of Saturday night performances.

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