I’m a big fan of the Broadway Across America theater series which gives me the chance to see some of the best shows from the Great White Way without having to go to all the trouble of flying cross-country. This coming season at the Paramount looks to be a great one with Frost/Nixon in May, Wicked in September, August: Osage County in October and the indefatigable Fiddler on the Roof in November and December. Series ticketholders get the obvious advantage of having a selected seat for all four shows, plus they get first shot at buying tickets for Broadway extra shows Cats (playing April 15 – 19) and Rent (June 16 – 21).

The Parmount is hosting a party this Sunday, January 25 from noon to 3 pm to give potential subscribers a chance to meet one on one with box office staff to select the right seat for them and is throwing in savings of up to 20 percent as an additional inducement. In addition to checking out their ticket packages, guests at the free (well, except for the price of the tickets you buy) event get a chance to take backstage tours of the historic Paramount theater, listen to Dennis James play the Wurlitzer organ and indulge in some light refreshments provided by Il Fornaio.

Series and single show tickets will still be available after the one day event but the discount deal is up for grabs Sunday only.