I and You Tickets

I and You Tickets

If you're searching for I and You tickets, you're planning an intimate theater experience built around Lauren Gunderson's acclaimed two-character drama about connection, poetry, mortality, and the unexpected ways people change one another. Winner of the 2014 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award, I and You has become one of the most-produced contemporary American plays in regional and educational theater.

This page covers everything you need — from what the show is and what to expect, to finding the right seats and buying with complete confidence.

Show Information

I and You premiered in 2013 at Marin Theatre Company in Mill Valley, California. Written by Lauren Gunderson, the original play is an intimate two-hander that draws heavily on Walt Whitman's poetry collection Leaves of Grass, using the text as both a school assignment and an emotional thread between its two teenage characters.

The original production is a contemporary American drama performed by two actors in a single setting. It runs approximately 90 minutes and is performed in one act without intermission. I and You continues to be widely produced at regional, college, and community theaters across the United States, while Gunderson's own musical adaptation, I & You: The Musical, received its world premiere in a co-production between McCarter Theatre Center and Olney Theatre Center, with performances at McCarter in fall 2025 and Olney Theatre Center in 2026.

The play won the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award in 2014 and is widely regarded as one of Gunderson's signature works. Its reach across regional and educational theater has helped make it one of the most-performed contemporary American plays, especially for audiences drawn to emotionally direct storytelling, sharp dialogue, and a memorable final turn.

If you're searching for I and You tickets or want to check the current I and You show schedule, Box Office Ticket Sales carries inventory across available performance dates.

Story Summary

I and You takes place in the present day inside Caroline's bedroom. Caroline is a witty, sharp-tongued teenager who is housebound because of a serious illness. Her routine is interrupted when Anthony, an easygoing classmate and basketball player, arrives unexpectedly to work with her on a school poetry project about Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass.

What begins as an awkward assignment becomes a charged and funny conversation between two very different teenagers. Caroline resists Anthony's optimism, Anthony keeps pushing the project forward, and Whitman's poetry gradually opens up larger questions about identity, loneliness, friendship, and the fragile beauty of being alive. Over the course of a single afternoon, the two characters clash, connect, and discover an unexpected bond.

The play builds toward a late revelation that reframes the entire encounter, giving the story its emotional force without requiring any advance knowledge of Walt Whitman or Leaves of Grass. The poetry is introduced within the action, and the themes of connection, uncertainty, and human interdependence land clearly for teen and adult audiences.

Story Highlights

Several moments define the emotional shape of I and You, from its school-project setup to the final revelation audiences remember long after the lights come down.

• `"The Poetry Project"` — Caroline and Anthony's shared assignment on Leaves of Grass becomes the engine of the play. As they wrestle with Whitman's language, the project turns into a way for both characters to speak about themselves, each other, and the larger mystery of connection.
• `"I and You"` — The title echoes Whitman's inclusive vision of the self and the other. That phrase grows more meaningful as Caroline and Anthony begin to understand how closely their lives, fears, and hopes are intertwined.
• `"The Final Revelation"` — The late-play twist is one of the show's defining moments. It recontextualizes the entire encounter and gives the story its emotional climax, transforming what seemed like a school assignment into something far more profound.

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How Much Do Tickets to I and You Cost?

I and You ticket prices vary by seat location, performance date, venue size, and where the production falls within a regional, college, community, or special engagement run.

I and You ticket prices vary based on venue, city, seat location, date, and performance time. Premium orchestra and front sections are in high demand, while rear and upper-level sections offer excellent value.

Pricing can shift based on weekend versus weeknight performances, especially strong local demand, and shorter runs where inventory is more limited. Buying earlier typically gives you a broader selection of orchestra, mezzanine, balcony, and rear-orchestra seats before the best-value options move.

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I and You Seating Guide

I and You is performed in theater venues that can vary by city and production, from regional theaters to educational and community stages. Because the play is an intimate two-character drama set in Caroline's bedroom, where you sit can shape how closely you experience the dialogue, facial expressions, and emotional detail.

Best Seats for I and You

For a dialogue-driven play like I and You, the best seats balance proximity with a clear full-stage view.

• Best value: Upper mezzanine or rear orchestra sections — These seats often provide strong overall sightlines while keeping you close enough to follow the play's intimate exchanges and emotional beats.
• Closest to the stage: Front orchestra sections — Sitting close can make the bedroom setting feel immediate and personal, especially during the play's quieter conversations and late-story reveal.
• Best overall experience: Mid-orchestra or front mezzanine sections — These areas usually offer the best balance of distance, angle, and visibility for a two-character production.
• For families with young children: Choose aisle access when possible, especially because the show runs about 90 minutes with no intermission. The play is generally best suited for older children and up due to its themes of illness and mortality.
• For groups: Coordinate contiguous seats early, since blocks in popular orchestra and mezzanine sections sell through quickly.

I and You Seating Chart

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Getting Ready for Show Night

Once your tickets are confirmed, a little preparation makes the full experience run smoothly from arrival through the final bow.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Cell service around the theater can be congested on busy performance nights. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before heading out so you're ready at the door without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard at most theaters. A portable battery pack is worth having, especially if you're combining the show with dinner or other activities.
• Arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain. Theater doors open well before the show begins; arriving early gives you time to find your seats and settle in before the house lights go down — and avoids the disruption of late seating, which many theaters restrict.
• Plan for a 90-minute run with no intermission. I and You is performed in one act, so plan restroom and concession stops before the performance begins, especially if you're attending with older children or teens.
• Know the venue's phone and photography policy. Audiences are asked not to record or photograph during the performance, and phones should be silenced before the show begins.
• For families. The play is generally appropriate for teen and adult audiences, with themes of illness and mortality that make it most suitable for older children and up.

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I and You is one of the most consistently in-demand contemporary plays in regional theater, and regional productions, weekend performances, and musical-adaptation engagements can sell through fast. The best-value listings disappear first. If you have a specific date or city in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse I and You tickets now and lock in your seats before inventory tightens.

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