The Charline McCombs Empire Theatre
Located in downtown San Antonio, the historic Charline McCombs Empire Theatre is a standout venue in the Broadway in San Antonio series. This beautifully restored 1913 theatre has hosted acclaimed productions, bringing the excitement of Broadway to Texas. Secure your seats now and experience the next must-see show live at the Empire Theatre.
Nearby venues:Majestic Theatre,The Espee,Smart Financial Centre
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Getting here
Travel Directions
Take the Commerce Street exit. Turn right on Commerce Street. Make a right on Navarro Street. Make a left on College Street. The Mid-City parking garage will be on the immediate right.
Exit 1-10 West. Take the Cesar Chavez exit. Follow Cesar Chavez. Make a left on St. Mary's Street. St. Mary's Street will become Navarro Street once crossing Nueva Street. Stay on Navarro Street and then take a left on College Street. The Mid-City parking garage will be on the immediate right.
Exit to I-35 North. Take the McCullough Avenue exit. Turn right on McCullough Avenue. Make a right on St Mary's Street. Make a left on College Street. The Mid-City parking garage will be on the left.
Exit to I-37 North. Take the Commerce Street exit. Turn left on Commerce Street. Make right on Navarro Street. Make a left on College Street. The Mid-City parking garage will be on the immediate right.
Take the McCullough Avenue exit. Turn left on McCullough Avenue. Make a right on St. Mary's Street. Make a left on College Street. The Mid-City parking garage will be on the left.
Exit to I-10 West. Take the Cesar Chavez exit. Follow Cesar Chavez. Make a left on St. Mary's Street. St. Mary's Street will become Navarro Street once crossing Nueva Street. Stay on Navarro Street and then take a left on College Street. The Mid-City parking garage will be on the immediate right.
Parking
For your convenience, event parking for shows at the Majestic & Empire Theatres can be reserved in advance through ACE Parking.
The San Antonio City garages nearest to the theatres: Houston Street Garage (111 College Street, San Antonio, TX) St. Mary's Garage (205 E Travis Street, San Antonio, TX) City Tower Garage (60 N Flores Street, San Antonio, TX)
About us
Box office opening hours
The Majestic Theatre, Charline McCombs Empire Theatre and The Espee Box Offices are open only on performance days/evenings starting up to 3 hours prior to start time unless otherwise posted.
Tickets can only be purchased for future performances until 1 hour prior to the ticketing time of that evening's performance at the box office.Contact us
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All sales are final, and there are no exchanges or refunds.
In the event of a cancellation, refunds will be automatically distributed to the original purchaser. In the event of a postponement or rescheduling, refunds are not automatically distributed but may be requested depending on the show.
Will call tickets are held at the box office. Tickets are available for pickup prior to or on the day of the performance, depending on the show. Please note that a photo ID matching the name on the order is required for guests to retrieve tickets.
Broadway season tickets:
- Broadway season subscribers can access their mobile tickets through their account on the Broadway Across America website; they can then be saved to your Apple or Google wallet should you choose to do so. For transferred tickets, please allow 15-30 minutes for the barcode to refresh before attempting to scan it at the door.
All events and non-subscriber Broadway tickets:
- Tickets are sent via email as a PDF attached to the invoice. This attachment is at the very top or bottom of the email depending on your mobile device, and must be presented upon arrival to be scanned in. Printed PDFs will also be accepted at the door. Screenshots will not work as they can distort the barcodes.
For select shows, printed tickets may be requested at the box office for $1 per ticket.
Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket (unless otherwise advertised). Please check the event ticket policies at the time of purchase. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children will not be permitted into the venue for shows with age restrictions above 15 years old. They are not allowed to be accompanied by an adult into shows with these age restrictions unless otherwise stated.
Any and all discounts are up to discretion of each show and vary show-to-show. Rush tickets, when offered by the show, are subject to availability. When available, they will be sold at the box office. A valid ID must be presented, without which the offer may be revoked. It will be noted if rush tickets are available in advance; otherwise, they are sold two hours before each scheduled curtain.
All presales are online only. Presale codes cannot be used in person at the box office. To join our email list and gain access to select presales, sign up here.
Package descriptions are listed prior to purchase when selecting your seat. Communication regarding VIP packages and instructions will be sent out within the week prior to the show.
Security
Bag Policy
Bags and purses larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, as well as backpacks, will not be permitted. There are exceptions for diaper bags and bags for medical equipment. If you bring a prohibited bag, we cannot hold it for you.
Prohibited Items
The following is a partial list of prohibited items that are not permitted inside the venue. Theatre Management reserves the right to prohibit other items as deemed necessary. Prohibited items include weapons such as firearms or knives; explosives or flammable substances; illegal drugs or substances; outside food or beverages (unless explicitly permitted); recording devices such as cameras and audio recorders; laser pointers or other disruptive light-emitting devices; large bags or backpacks; and pets or animals, with the exception of service animals.
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