Theater Show Ticket Booking
Objective:
To develop an online platform that allows users to browse, select, and book theater show tickets with real-time seat availability, secure payments, and personalized booking experiences.
Why Choose This Project:
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Simplifies ticket booking for theater-goers.
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Provides real-time seat selection and availability updates.
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Reduces queueing and manual ticketing at theaters.
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Allows theaters to track bookings, revenue, and attendance.
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Supports promotional offers, notifications, and analytics.
Key Features:
| Feature | Description |
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| Show Listing | Display upcoming theater shows with details, timings, and images. |
| Seat Selection | Interactive seat map to choose preferred seats. |
| Real-Time Availability | Prevent double-booking by showing available seats in real-time. |
| Online Booking & Payment | Secure booking with multiple payment options (credit/debit, UPI, wallets). |
| User Accounts | Users can register, view booking history, and manage tickets. |
| Admin Dashboard | Manage shows, seating, pricing, and generate reports. |
| Notifications | Email/SMS confirmation and reminders for booked shows. |
| Promotions & Discounts | Apply promo codes, group discounts, or loyalty offers. |
| E-Ticket Generation | Generate PDF/QR code tickets for entry. |
| Mobile-Friendly Interface | Accessible on desktop and mobile devices. |
Technology Stack:
| Layer | Technologies |
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| Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, React (optional SPA) |
| Backend | Node.js with Express or Java Spring Boot |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT or Spring Security |
| Payment Integration | Stripe, Razorpay, PayPal |
| Hosting / Cloud | AWS / Azure / Firebase |
| Notifications | SMTP / Twilio / Firebase Cloud Messaging |
| Seat Map Visualization | Custom JS or libraries like Konva.js, Fabric.js |
Working Flow:
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Admin Setup
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Add upcoming shows, schedule, seating layout, and pricing.
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User Browsing & Seat Selection
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Users browse shows and select preferred seats using interactive map.
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Booking & Payment
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Users confirm booking and pay online.
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System updates seat availability in real-time to prevent double-booking.
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Ticket Generation & Notification
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Generate e-ticket with QR code.
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Send confirmation and reminder via email/SMS.
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Admin Analytics
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View bookings, revenue, and occupancy reports.
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Main Modules:
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User Module: Registration, login, browsing shows, seat selection, booking history.
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Admin Module: Manage shows, seating, pricing, and reporting.
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Booking Module: Handles seat reservation, payment verification, and ticket generation.
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Payment Module: Processes secure online payments.
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Notification Module: Sends confirmations, reminders, and promotional messages.
Security Features:
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Secure login for users and admin.
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Encrypted payment and booking data.
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HTTPS for secure API communication.
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Role-based access (admin vs user).
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Real-time seat locking to prevent double-booking.
Visualization Options:
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Interactive Seat Map: Dynamic selection of available seats.
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Booking Dashboard: Admin overview of shows, bookings, and revenue.
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Charts & Graphs: Occupancy trends, popular shows, and revenue analytics.
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Mobile UI: User-friendly interface for browsing and booking on smartphones.