How to Buy Tickets and Search by Date on the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Website

To buy tickets on chanhassendt.com, use the Buy Tickets button on the homepage, or open the page for a specific show and use the BUY TICKETS link listed with that production. To narrow options by date, use the Search by date tool on the homepage. Both entry points are shown on the site; the pages do not state whether tickets can be purchased without an account, so treat login requirements as unconfirmed until you reach checkout.

Start With the Homepage

The homepage is organized around current and upcoming productions, so it works as a single starting point for both browsing and buying.

1. Open chanhassendt.com.
2. Choose one of two paths:
   • Buy Tickets — the general purchase entry point on the homepage.
   • Search by date — a date-based filter for finding performances.
3. If you already know the show you want, scroll to its listing instead of using the date search.

Each production listing on the homepage includes a short description, a venue label, and two links: BUY TICKETS and LEARN MORE ›. The venue label tells you which space the show runs in, which matters because the site lists several distinct stages.

Search by Date vs. Choosing a Show First

These are two different ways to reach the same purchase flow. Pick based on what you already know.

The date search is the more efficient route when your constraint is the calendar rather than the show.

What Is Actually Playing

The homepage groups entertainment into categories, and each category maps to a venue. Knowing the venue helps you set expectations before buying.

• Musicals (Main Stage) — full-scale productions such as Annie and Disney's Newsies, described on the site as Main Stage musicals with dinner service.
• Concert Series (Fireside Theatre) — tribute concerts, with performances scheduled almost every weekend according to the site.
• Stevie Ray's Comedy Cabaret (Playhouse Theatre) — improv comedy built from audience suggestions, in a casual setting with servers bringing drinks, appetizers, or a full meal from the Main Theatre menu.
• Drag Brunch (Main Stage) — regular brunch performances hosted with Nina DiAngelo, featuring local and national drag artists.
• The Groove (Club Theatre) — a dance night the site describes as ending at a reasonable hour, in a judgment-free, harassment-free environment.
• Drama (Playhouse Theatre) — intimate stage productions such as Tuesdays with Morrie.
• Holiday Entertainment — seasonal programming listed alongside the main season.

If a show's format matters more than its title — a concert versus a seated musical, for instance — use these categories to shortlist before you search dates.

Buying Tickets: Step by Step

1. Land on the right page. Either use Search by date on the homepage, or open the listing for your chosen show and select BUY TICKETS.
2. Confirm the details before paying. Check the show title, the venue (Main Stage, Fireside Theatre, Playhouse Theatre, or Club Theatre), and the performance date and time. Venue matters because the spaces differ in size and layout.
3. Complete the purchase on the show's page. The homepage links route you to the individual production pages, which is where the transaction happens.
4. Verify you have a confirmation. After checkout, confirm you received a booking confirmation with the date, time, and venue. If nothing arrives, revisit the show page rather than repeating the purchase.

The site does not publish ticket prices, fees, or refund terms on the pages referenced here, so confirm those at checkout before you commit.

Common Sticking Points

• Using the date search when you want a specific show. The date tool is built for calendar-first browsing. If you know the title, go to its listing directly — it is faster and avoids scrolling through unrelated results.
• Missing the venue label. Several shows run in smaller spaces like the Playhouse or Club Theatre. Check the label so you are not surprised by a more intimate room than the Main Stage.
• Assuming dinner is included everywhere. The site describes exceptional dinner service and a Main Theatre menu available in the comedy venue, but do not assume every ticket type includes the same dining arrangement. Confirm what your specific ticket covers.
• Expecting a published price list. No pricing information appears in the homepage material. Plan to see costs only once you reach the purchase step for your chosen performance.

A Quick Decision Guide

• Fixed dates, open mind on the show: start with Search by date.
• Fixed show, flexible dates: open that show's listing and use BUY TICKETS.
• Group outing or special occasion: compare venues first — the Main Stage suits large musicals, while the Playhouse and Club Theatre suit smaller, more casual formats.
• Just exploring: read the category descriptions, then use LEARN MORE › on any listing that fits before buying.