How Does Seating work?

Esthers seats 280 people. Most of the theatre is General Admission seating. You leave a reservation on our Reservations Line (512-320-0553) and arrive early for the best seats- 30-45 minutes before the show, depending on how busy the night is and the number of people in your party. Saturdays are our busiest night.

All General Admission seats are first come-first serve. You pay at the door $20 per person, and only pay for the number of people that arrive. You can buy tickets for people who are not here yet, and in order to hold seats all tickets for the party must be purchased. We will hold the tickets up front for anyone who is running late as long as the ticket is paid for. If the show is a sellout, we release all of the General Admission reservations 20 minutes before show time, and let in our standby line until we fill up.

It is a matter of convenience between General Admission and Special Reserved tickets. Special Reserved seats are prepaid in advance by credit card, and are $25 per person. Call our Reservations Line to prepay by credit card and reserve your party's tickets (512-320-0553.) We have 100 of these seats, in the center of the middle section and the right side of the theatre. Your seats have your name on them, and you arrive 15-25 minutes before show time. Seats are reserved until show time, and we resell any unclaimed tickets at that time. If you arrive with fewer people than you reserved we cannot give refunds. There is a 24 hour cancellation period for the Special Reserved seats.

Are there food and drinks available?

We have a full bar and serve popcorn during the show. Drinks and food are allowed inside the theatre. Eat, drink, and be merry!

Where Should I Park?

You can look for street parking which is free downtown after 5:30 PM.
For your convenience there is a parking garage located at 5th and Red River St. This 4-story parking garage, The Austin Convention Center Parking Garage, charges a fee (usually between $7-10) but you can park all night. It is well-lit and safe.

How long is the show?

The show is app. 90 minutes long with one 5 minute intermission. The pre-show warm-up act begins 20 minutes prior to the show. Be sure to arrive early so you don't miss this entertainment!

Can I bring my kids to the show?

Our show contains strong language and sexual innuendo. The subject matter is political and social satirical comedy. We allow all ages to attend but generally rate the show PG-13 to R. Only you can determine what is appropriate for the young people in your life. If you have specific questions feel free to call the box office line (512-320-0553.)

Faq's About Esther's

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History

Esther's Follies began as a by-product of a pool parlor, called Esther's Pool, on East Sixth Street April Fool's Day, 1977. Conceived as a combination topical vaudeville/satirical musical comedy revue, Esther's Follies has grown to become the state's premier comedy complex, garnering national praise and a loyal following.

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