Mother Courage and Her Children Tickets

Mother Courage and Her Children Theatre Tickets

Transport yourself back to a time when war was rampant and women were some of the bravest soldiers in the war after you buy Mother Courage and Her Children tickets to see this epic play unfold live on stage. The anti-wary play was originally written by German poet Bertolt Brecht and had its premiere in 1941. During its first few years on stage, the play ran throughout Switzerland and Germany. Shortly after Brecht died in 1956, the play was adapted into a German film entitled Mutter Courage und ihre Kinder (1961). Several adaptations have been made in theatre since and now the play is often touted as one of the greatest anti-war plays of all time.

The story is set during the Thirty Years’ War and centers around Anna Fierling, who is otherwise known as Mother Courage. During her endeavors selling goods to soldiers in need, Anna faces a series of tribulations. Throughout the play, themes of bravery, courage, kindness, and virtues pop up. When you get Mother Courage and Her Children tickets, you can be sure that you will be leaving the theatre feeling moved in some sort of way. Oftentimes, this musical is compared to the likes of Fiddler on the Roof.   

How much are Mother Courage and Her Children tickets?

Mother Courage and Her Children tickets for a premium orchestra seat have a price range of around $150-$350 per ticket depending on the venue. Stick to your budget with cheap seats in the back of the theater. A balcony seat will typically run $35-$55 each. Due to the size of the theatres on Broadway, ticket prices in New York can sometimes be 50-75% more than a touring performance.

Mother Courage and Her Children Show Schedule

Check the Mother Courage and Her Children schedule above to find a tour date that is convenient for you. When the performance is running for a week or longer, it usually runs Tuesday through Sunday with Matinées typically available on Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to catch the show at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Sarofim Hall at the Hobby Center in Houston or another theatre near you.