On The Stage Blog

Widget Updates That Improve Your Website – And Grow Your Mailing List

On The Stage — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:31:35 GMT

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We’ve added new widgets, new widget controls, and streamlined the way widgets are managed.

Do More With Orders, Even After the Sale

On The Stage — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:24:10 GMT

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It’s now possible to make changes to existing orders, significantly improving workflows and unlocking new opportunities to sell offers and upgrades.

Build Flexible Seating Charts for Any Venue

On The Stage — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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We've redesigned the way you build seating charts, manage venues, enact box office holds, and apply per-seat configurations.

Stop Renting Your Audience: How to Build a Patron Base You Actually Own

On The Stage — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Every new production, performance, or event comes with the same challenge: filling seats.

5 Ways to Sweeten Your Subscription Package Beyond Programming

On The Stage — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

When organizations think about boosting subscription sales, the first instinct is often to add another production or announce a bigger season. But for many patrons, the decision to subscribe isn't just about what's on stage. It's about whether the overall experience feels worth committing to.

8 Ways to Create a Ticketing Website Patrons Love

On The Stage — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

For many patrons, your website is their very first interaction with your organization. Before they attend a performance, read a review, or step inside your venue, they're already forming opinions based on their online experience. If it feels outdated, boring, cluttered, or difficult to navigate, visitors may abandon the cause before they reach the ticket check-out.

Subscription Renewals Just Got Easier

On The Stage — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

TL/DR:

Build Subscriptions Faster - Create next year's subscriptions from existing subscriptions, significantly speeding up the time it takes to build and launch your season
Automatically Announce New Subscriptions - Automatically invite last year's subscribers to resubscribe, and automatically announce new subscriptions to all non-subscribers
Improve Accuracy - New subscriptions inherit seating sections, ticket types, and custom configurations, which eliminates double-entry, speeds up the creation flow, and reduces the chance of human error

The Need For Simpler Subscription Creation

Your subscribers are some of the most loyal people in your audience, and they're the backbone of your recurring revenue. Keeping them close and getting them to come back next season should be simple — but for most box office teams, renewal season has meant rebuilding packages from scratch, sending renewal reminders by hand, and hoping nothing falls through the cracks.

Introducing Split Payments: More Flexibility for Patrons to Pay

On The Stage — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

For many performing arts programs, some of your most valuable offerings — summer camps, multi-week classes, group sales, premium ticket packages — also carry the highest price tags. And while your patrons want to participate, a single upfront payment for the full amount can be prohibitive for some.

Affordable Ways to Upgrade Your Space This Summer

On The Stage — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Summer often brings a welcomed pause for theatre programs, community theatres, and other performance venues. With fewer productions on the calendar, there’s finally time to step back, assess what’s working, and make thoughtful improvements before next season. While major renovations may not be realistic, even small, affordable updates can significantly improve safety, workflow, and the overall experience for yourself, your employees, and your patrons.

How Multi-Event Checkout Creates a Better Ticket Buying Experience

On The Stage — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Think about the last time you bought something online. The faster and easier the process was, the more likely you were to complete your purchase. The same is true for theatre, performing arts, and live entertainment organizations.