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The New Candlelight Theatre - Tickets

Experience The New Candlelight Theatre, in the heart of historic Ardentown, DE just minutes from Wilmington, DE and 30 minutes from Philadelphia!

 

Your evening begins with a warm welcome from our experienced Candlelight staff, once seated, you will be invited to enjoy our scrumptious gourmet buffet, featuring all you can eat salad bar, a wide array of menu items, carving station and a spectacular grand finale of delicious desserts.  Our fully stocked bar featuring an extensive wine list and cordials, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and ice tea are served by our attentive wait staff...and be prepared for a unique Candlelight tradition...your waiter or waitress may also be in the cast!

 

GRATUITY'S ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF TICKETS.  PLEASE FACTOR IN TICKET PRICES WHEN FIGURING GRATUITY.  SERVERS WORK FOR GRATUITY'S ONLY!

 

Ticket Availability

 

The New Candlelight Theatre performs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with various Thursday evening and Wednesday matinees (please call for availability on Thursday and Wednesday performances.)

 

Doors for evening performance open at 6PM.  The buffet is served from 6-7:30PM followed by the show at 8PM.  For matinee performances, doors open at 1PM, buffet is served from 1-2:30PM followed by the performance at 3PM.

 

For questions regarding the box office:  nctboxoffice@gmail.com or call 302-475-2313.

 

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS for the 2008 Season 

Wednesday Matinees, Thursdays, Friday
$50.00 per person
$32.00 for children, age 4- 12
Reservations are not accepted for children under the age of four except for Children's Theatre programs.

Saturdays and Sundays
$55.00 per person (no children's prices available)

 

Payment is due in full at time of phone reservation by credit card or in person by credit card, check, or cash. (A $20.00 service charge will be assessed on all returned checks.)

 

We accept MasterCa rd, VISA, American Express and Discover Card.

 

NCT reserves the right to change shows and prices without notice.

 

SEATING

 

The New Candlelight Theater is an intimate 150 seat house.  There isn't a bad vantage point from any area in our audience.  Seating requests will be considered, however priority seating is guaranteed to SEASON PASS holders only!  The NCT staff will do its best to honor all requests .  Private tables are not available for parties under 8.

 

Group Sales

 

Group Sales Questions?  NCTGroupSales@gmail.com

 

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

Reservation & Payment Policies

Group rate is $47.00 per person.

 

  • A group consists of 20 or more.

     

  • The group sales manager must receive a 1/3 non-refundable deposit and the signed contract within two weeks (14 days) after the initial booking in order to secure the reservation.

     

  • Reservation cannot be confirmed until receipt of the deposit has been received.

     

  • The deposit is applied to the final group rate given at the time of the booking.

     

  • The balance is due no later than four weeks (28 calendar days) prior to the performance or the remaining seats will be released for public sale.

     

  • Payments applied toward your booking signify acceptance and adherence to all policies and procedures of the theater.

     

  • All sales are final.

     

  • Please mention, in detail, any special services or accessibility needs for your group when the contract is returned.

     

  • Seat locations are subject to availability at the time of confirmed reservation. No table or area requests will be honored.

     

  • Accepted forms of payment are cash, credit card or check made payable to The New Candlelight Theatre.

     

Order Cancellation & Modification Policies

 

  • If a group should fall below the minimum to qualify as a group (20 people), the contract may be cancelled and may result in the forfeiture of any deposit made on the contract. The deposit may be used towards single tickets should the number drop below 20, however the balance remaining will be based on full ticket price. The group rate will not apply.

     

  • Before payment is made in full, groups may change their number of seats as long as the number per contract stays above the group minimum (20 people).

     

  • Once payment in full has been made and seats have been assigned, no refunds, exchanges or reduction of ticket quantity can be made.

     

  • If payment has been made in full and the group requires additional tickets, those tickets may be made available to the group at full price. The group rate will not apply.

     

  • Additional tickets are subject to availability.

     

  • A group may request additional seats, depending on availability. If seats are requested before final payment is due and addendum to the original contract will be issued.

     

  • Additional seats requested after final payment will be will be sold at the discretion of the management. We will make every effort to reserve them near the group’s original seating area.

     

General Group Sales Policies

 

  • Seating times are 5:30 and 6:00. Please note that the group sales manager will advise you of this seating time two weeks prior to your reservation date. Any party arriving after their scheduled seating time will be held until the entire house has been sat.

     

  • Only the group leader or tour group company may call, make changes or inquire about the reservation. All third party inquiries will be asked to refer to the group leader or tour group company. No exceptions.

     

  • Seatin g charts are av ailable two weeks prior to your reservation.

     

  • Groups that assign seating prior to their reservation are more inclined to have a better dining experience when attending a New Candlelight Theatre performance. Please ask the group sales manager for de tails on how this procedure works.

     

  • Any use of recording devices or camera is strictly prohibited.

     

  • The Buyer shall not in any way, sell or distribute the tickets for consideration whatsoever to any party.

     

  • Management reserves the right to refuse service to any group not adhering to the policies and procedures listed in this contract.

     

 

 

SHOW-ONLY
Reservations for show only (no dinner) are $25.00 per person and will be accepted day of performance if seating is available.

 


HALL RENTAL
The New Candlelight Theatre is available for private events and parties on a limited basis. Hall rental is $500.00 for a minimum of two hours and maximum of five hours. Each additional hour is $100.00.  Bartender and wait staff is not included in base rental charge. Catering services are provided exclusively by Candlelight at reasonable rates.  Individuals, organizations and businesses can arrange for a private dinner and performance for up to 150 guests. Pricing is based on show and type of buffet.

 

For further information and availability, please call Candlelight, (302) 475-2313 during business hours or contact Chris Alberts, Production Manager at CALBERTS@comcast.net

 

 

 

 

 

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES

 

All sales are final. If a cancellation occurs we will be more than happy to switch your reservation date or reschedule your party, however the box office must be informed prior to your attendance at the show. No credit will be issued at time of redeemed reservation or at the host stand on the evening of performance.  No refund will be issued. 

 

Candlelight Theatre reserves the right to change shows and prices.