You Can't Take It With You Tickets

You Can't Take It With You Tickets

If you're searching for You Can't Take It With You tickets, you're planning a night with one of the most enduring American stage comedies of the 20th century — a Pulitzer Prize-winning play celebrated for its warmth, wit, eccentric characters, and joyful defense of living life on your own terms.

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

You Can't Take It With You premiered on December 14, 1936, at the Booth Theatre in New York City. Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, the original three-act comedy was directed by Kaufman and produced by Sam H. Harris. The play is an original work and became a cornerstone of the Kaufman and Hart comedic partnership.

The production is a classic American screwball and domestic comedy, typically running approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, including intermission. Because the play is structured in three acts, performances commonly include one or two intermissions. Its Broadway productions are currently closed, but You Can't Take It With You remains frequently revived by professional, regional, community, and educational theater companies worldwide.

The original Broadway engagement ran for 838 performances, and the play went on to win the 1937 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It has been revived on Broadway multiple times, including in 1965, 1983, and 2014, with the 2014 revival starring James Earl Jones as Grandpa Vanderhof and receiving Tony Award nominations. The play was also adapted into the 1938 Frank Capra film, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture and Best Director.

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Story Summary

You Can't Take It With You is set in the New York City home of Martin “Grandpa” Vanderhof during the 1930s. Grandpa presides over the delightfully eccentric Sycamore family, a household where everyone pursues personal happiness with full commitment — writing plays, painting, practicing ballet, making fireworks, playing music, and following whatever creative impulse strikes next.

At the center of the story is Alice Sycamore, the family’s sensible daughter, who falls in love with Tony Kirby, the son of a wealthy and conventional businessman. When the Kirbys arrive for dinner on the wrong night, the contrast between the buttoned-up Kirby household and the free-spirited Sycamores erupts into comic chaos. The resulting collision drives the play’s central conflict while giving the ensemble room for rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy, and heartfelt character moments.

Beneath the screwball energy, the play explores individuality, nonconformity, family love, and the choice to value happiness over material success. No prior knowledge is needed; You Can't Take It With You is a self-contained comedy designed to be enjoyed by all audiences.

Story Highlights

These signature moments help define why You Can't Take It With You remains such a beloved stage comedy:

• `"The Introduction of the Sycamore Household"` — The opening establishes the wonderfully chaotic Vanderhof-Sycamore home, where multiple eccentric activities unfold at once. It immediately sets the comic rhythm and introduces the family’s joyful commitment to living freely.
• `"The Disastrous Dinner Party"` — The Kirby family arrives on the wrong night and finds the Sycamores in full madcap form. The scene builds the clash between conventional expectations and the Sycamores’ unconventional home life into one of the play’s central comic set pieces.
• `"The Fireworks Explosion"` — Paul Sycamore’s basement fireworks go off, turning household chaos into a literal bang. The effect leads into one of the show’s biggest laughs and underscores the play’s gift for physical comedy.
• `"Grandpa's Philosophy Speeches"` — Martin Vanderhof’s reflections on happiness, work, and living fully give the play its emotional center. His warmth and wisdom balance the farce with a sincere point of view.
• `"The Resolution of Alice and Tony"` — The love story reaches its heartfelt payoff as the families find common ground. The ending reinforces the play’s central belief in affection, understanding, and the value of choosing joy.

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Ticket prices for You Can't Take It With You vary by seat location, performance date, venue, and the specific production or theater company presenting the play.

You Can't Take It With 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, popular local runs, peak dates, and market demand. Buying earlier typically gives you a stronger selection of orchestra, mezzanine, and balcony seats, especially if you want a specific date, a larger group block, or a central view of the stage.

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You Can't Take It With You Seating Guide

You Can't Take It With You is performed in theater venues of varying sizes, from professional stages to regional and educational theaters. Where you sit can shape how you experience the ensemble comedy, especially the busy household activity, physical timing, and character reactions that fill the stage.

Best Seats for You Can't Take It With You

For a comedy built on dialogue, facial expressions, and ensemble timing, clear sightlines and balanced proximity are especially helpful.

• Best value: Upper mezzanine or rear orchestra sections — these seats often provide a full-stage view at a stronger value, making it easier to take in the entire Sycamore household at once.
• Closest to the stage: Front orchestra sections — these seats bring you nearest to the performers, which can heighten the impact of the rapid-fire dialogue, physical comedy, and detailed character work.
• Best overall experience: Mid-orchestra or front mezzanine sections — these areas typically offer the strongest balance of proximity and perspective, giving you a clear view of both individual performances and the full ensemble.
• For families with young children: Look for sections with aisle access when possible. Since the play generally runs approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes with intermission, aisle-adjacent seats can make it easier to step out during the break.
• For groups: Coordinate contiguous seats early, since blocks in popular orchestra and mezzanine sections can sell through quickly for high-interest dates.

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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 venue 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 the intermission. You Can't Take It With You is structured in three acts and typically includes one or two intermissions. Lines for concessions and restrooms can build immediately after the act break, so plan your time accordingly.
• Know the venue's phone and photography policy. Professional theatrical productions ask audiences to silence phones and refrain from recording or photographing during the performance.
• For families. The play is appropriate for most ages and is widely regarded as a wholesome, family-friendly comedy. Parents bringing younger children should be prepared for a full-length evening performance with act breaks.

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