There are a few reasons why you might want to be familiar with the widget functionality:
🛒 It creates a smoother ticket-buying experience by letting patrons purchase directly on your own website without being redirected elsewhere.
📈 It helps drive more conversions since real-time updates and embedded convenience often lead to faster decisions and more ticket sales.
🧠 It gives you control over how shows are displayed, whether in a calendar format or a list view—ideal for tailoring the experience to your audience.
Current Functionalities:
This widget can be configured to show the following views:
The organization’s entire show calendar
A calendar of a single production
A checkout process for a single performance date
The widget allows promo code usage for single ticket purchases
The widget allows donations
The widget gathers the same information as the current OTS checkout process
I.e. mailing address (for merch), customer details, Stripe cc checkout, opt in to emails
If the production has reserved seating, users will be able to buy tickets from the seating chart
The widget displays an order confirmation once a purchase is complete and emails the ticket buyer their order
The widget is optimized for mobile devices
🎓 Recap
The Widget Functionality Overview explains how the On The Stage Ticket Widget integrates seamlessly into your own website. It's an embeddable tool that displays real-time event calendars or purchase flows, allowing patrons to view show listings and buy tickets without being redirected to the On The Stage site.