Ira Glass
Creator and host of This American Life
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DateJune 7, 2025
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Event Starts7:30 PM
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Doors Open6:30 PM
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VenuePantages Theater
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On SaleOn Sale Now
Event Details
Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show is heard each week by over 5 million listeners on public radio stations and podcast.
Glass began his career as an intern at National Public Radio’s network headquarters in Washington, DC in 1978, when he was 19 years old. He put This American Life on the air in 1995. He also served as an editor for the groundbreaking podcasts Serial, S-Town and Nice White Parents.
Under Glass’s editorial direction, This American Life has won the highest honors for broadcasting and journalistic excellence, including seven Peabody awards and the first Pulitzer Prize ever awarded for audio journalism. In 2021 This American Life episode ‘The Giant Pool of Money’ was inducted into the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry, the first podcast ever so honored.
Additional Ticket Information
- Reserved Seating
- All patrons must have a ticket for entry regardless of age or seating requirements, including infants. No refunds. No exchanges.
Bag Policy
Bags will be allowed into the theater only after a bag search, which will take extra time and may slow ingress into the theater. We ask that you not bring any large bags.
While clear bags are not mandatory, we highly recommend them to expedite your entry.
Any outside food or drink will not be allowed inside.
Cashless
Tacoma City Theaters is a fully cashless venue for all box office and concessions purchases. Google Pay, Apple Pay, and all major credit/debit cards are accepted at every point of sale.
Cash acceptance for merchandise varies by event and vendor. Please note that this information is not available in advance, so we recommend planning to pay with a cashless method. Going cashless allows us to speed up transactions, shorten lines, and minimize contact between guests and staff for a smoother, safer experience.
Directions/Parking
To help ensure a smooth experience, Tacoma City Theaters strongly encourages patrons to arrive early, both to secure parking and to allow enough time to enter without missing any part of the performance.
For select events, Premium Experience upgrades may be available and include access to reserved parking. If this option applies to your event, details will be shared in your “Know Before You Go” email.
We also recommend downloading any relevant parking apps in advance and exploring nearby parking options to help plan your visit.
For directions, nearby lots, and other helpful tips, please visit our Directions & Parking Page