Birthday Candles Tickets

Birthday Candles Broadway Tickets

For a poignant and profound Broadway experience, get Birthday Candles tickets and watch a new show starring Debra Messing that speaks to people of all ages about aging, life and contentment. Written by Noah Haidle, Birthday Candles tells the tale of Ernestine Ashworth (played by Messing) as she goes through life from her seventeenth to her one hundred and first birthday. Throughout that time, she bakes one birthday cake just like her mother showed her. Two teenage admirers, Matt and Kenneth remain throughout the story as Ernestine evolves from a rebellious teenager to a settled, conventional adult and then to an elderly woman.

At each stage, as everything and everyone changes, Ernestine looks inside to find what really makes her life fulfilling. With a deep, thought-provoking theme, this play tells a moving story that will resonate with all who watch it. You do not want to miss getting Birthday Candles tickets and seeing one of the newest Broadway shows that is sure to be a hit.

The play was originally commissioned by the Detroit Public Theater in 2018 where it was met with positive reviews. It is directed by Vivienne Benesch, and the music is by Kate Hopgood. The timeless theme of finding meaning in life as we age is reimagined and presented in a satisfying new way that will make you feel good on your way out the door.

Birthday Candles Tickets for Every Budget

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• Premium Orchestra Seats: $83.50 per ticket
• Balcony Seats: $80.85 per ticket
  Touring Performances: Prices are often 50-75% lower than Broadway productions in New York
• Last-Minute Tickets: Sometimes it pays to wait. Browse and buy tickets up until curtain call without having to bother with a lottery.

Tickets to this run of Birthday Candles range from $79.79 to $83.50 for premium views of the stage.

Birthday Candles 2026 Show Schedule

Check the Birthday Candles schedule above to find a date and venue near you. For resident productions, shows are typically scheduled Tuesday through Sunday with matinées on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss your chance to see Birthday Candles live in 2026.

The next production of this play will take place on May 7th, 2026 at 7:30pm at Playhouse Theatre - McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn, IL.

When Do Birthday Candles Tickets Go on Sale?

Birthday Candles tickets typically go on sale 24-48 hours after new dates are announced.

Grab your Birthday Candles tickets before they’re gone!

Book your Birthday Candles tickets to see the show everyone is talking about! TicketSmarter will have the dates and times listed above once the show’s schedule is announced. Whether you stay close to home for a touring production or take a trip to Broadway, Birthday Candles is sure to be a show to remember!