Selected Shorts Tickets

Selected Shorts Show Tickets

Witness stars of the stage and screen participating in exciting live readings when you purchase Selected Shorts tickets on TicketSmarter today. The series was first created by Kay Cattarrulla in 1985, launching events that have since been held from fall to spring at the Upper West Side’s Symphony Space in New York City. Popular actors, authors and entertainers have regularly appeared at the events reading both classic and new short fiction stories. They are typically broadcast on public radio and produced by WNYC, distributed by Public Radio International since 2007.

The stage show has also evolved into events beyond New York City, with live readings hitting the road with special guests appearing for the series at venues around the nation like The Getty Museum and The Dallas Museum of Art. Always fiction, the stories read at each event always follow an overarching theme for the event and typically feature a guest host in addition to those appearing to read.

Be sure to get your Selected Shorts tickets online now to secure your spot at the next unforgettable event. Past readers have included recognizable entertainers like BD Wong, David Sedaris, Jane Kaczmarek and Cynthia Nixon. Audiences have heard the works of iconic writers like Joan Didion and Kurt Vonnegut brought life while also being exposed to the works of new writers and ushering in the next generation of great talents.

How much are Selected Shorts tickets?

$93.93 is the average price of a Selected Shorts tour ticket. A VIP upgrade or meet-and-greet package can cost as high as $104.96.

When do Selected Shorts tickets go on sale?

Tickets are now on sale for all Selected Shorts tour dates. Scroll up now to find all cities, dates, and venues.

Are VIP or meet-and-greet tickets available?

Selected Shorts often has VIP and meet-and-greet packages available. Select the city and date you’re interested in to see if VIP Selected Shorts tickets are still available.

Selected Shorts Tour Dates 2025

Selected Shorts is leaving the podcast studio and taking their show to fans around the country! The podcast will visit 2 tour stops on their 2025 tour schedule. The next live recording is on April 30th, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space in Manhattan, New York, NY.

How long is a Selected Shorts show?

A live Selected Shorts recording and show runs around 2 hours long without an intermission.

What time do doors open for the event?

The doors to the venue usually open about two hours before the show begins. This gives fans time to shop for merchandise and find seats before the show.