Assistive Listening Devices
Most Broadway and several Off-Broadway theaters provide infrared assistive listening headsets at no charge (although a nominal, refundable deposit and ID are required).
Translation Devices
ShowTrans is a new, state-of-the-art customer service that provides multilingual scene-by-scene commentary of a theatrical production for the non-English speaking audience. ShowTrans is not a word-for-word translation of the show. The system gives the patron plot information that enables them to follow the action of the show. Commentary is available in Japanese, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Korean. Not all shows will offer all languages. Rental fee is $10 per receiver. ID must be provided. For advance reservations, call 212-397-2700.
Disabled Access and Services
Theatre Development Fund's Theatre Access Project (TAP) offers sign-interpreted performances to selected shows and discount tickets for people with physical disabilities. For more information, call (voice) 212-221-1103, (tty) 212-719-4537; visit tdf.org/tap; or write to: TAP/TDF, 1501 Broadway, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10036. People who are blind and would like to hear a listing of TAP's current shows may call 212-221-0016.
Tele-charge offers wheelchair seating through their Wheelchair Hotline at 212-947-8844. Availability and prices for wheelchair person & companion depend on individual venues.
