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Get privileged presale access to Imitation of Life
Ensure your seats are set for the world premiere of Imitation of Life at The Shed, courtesy of a rare early ticketing window
More...The Experience
Be among the first to snag seats for the world premiere of Imitation of Life during a rare two-day presale from April 29 to May 1, 2026. You'll gain early access to tickets for the spectacular new musical inspired by the 1933 best-selling novel by Fannie Hurst and the beloved 1934 and 1959 Universal Pictures films, Imitation of Life follows two single mothers, one Black and one White, as well as their daughters, who build a shared life while each strives for success and love in a society divided by race and class. Set across the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Atlantic City and 1930s New York, this new, profoundly moving musical explores themes of identity, the American dream, and what we leave for future generations.
What's priceless
Playing the hero with secured tickets to the highly anticipated premiere.
The highlights
- Unlock a two-day presale window for the world premiere of Imitation of Life at The Shed
- Watch the new musical by the esteemed Lynn Nottage, John Legend, and Liesl Tommy based on Fannie Hurst's novel
- Attend a performance during a four-week limited engagement at one of New York City's leading cultural venues
Details
- Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
- The Cardholder will ensure any guest is bound, and will abide, by these Terms & Conditions and Terms of Use
- Experience may be purchased by cardholders 18 years and older. Cardholders may purchase experience for guests under the age of 18. Cardholder's guest must be at least 14 years or older
- Mastercard cardholder presale begins on April 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST, and ends on May 1, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST
- The presale applies to performances from September 9 to October 4, 2026
- Experience is for 1 person
- Price listed is for 1 ticket
- Each cardholder may purchase up to 6 tickets
- Limited quantities are available; experience is available on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out
- Mastercard is not responsible for costs associated with any cardholder's or cardholder's guest's (if applicable) accommodations or transportation to or from the venue
- Cardholders must have a valid ticket or order confirmation to enter The Shed. Tickets are valid for the date and/or time specified on your ticket. If you are late, you may be permitted to enter at a later time slot; however, admission is not guaranteed and is subject to availability
- Cardholder who purchases the experience agrees that if any of the tickets purchased will apply to a child participant, the child will be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian to the venue and the parent/legal guardian will be entirely responsible for ensuring the child abides by the terms of use, the terms and conditions of the experience, and any other requirements mandated by the venue
- Void where prohibited by law. Offer not available in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, or in any other country where prohibited by applicable law. Mastercard reserves the right to cancel any sale that it, in its sole discretion, determines is made in any such jurisdiction
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Fine Print
- This experience is non-refundable upon purchase, unless otherwise noted
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