Theatre Access NYC provides accessibility information on current Broadway shows, including which shows have live and prerecorded audio description; open and handheld captioning; sign language interpretation; autism-friendly performances; and availability of assistive listening devices, as well as information on wheelchair seating locations and accessible path of travel details for various theaters. For more information, visit theatreaccess.nyc.
SeatPlan also provides accessibility information for 38 Broadway theaters, including details on step-free access, wheelchair spaces and restroom facilities. For more information, visit seatplan.com/new-york.
Theatre Development Fund's Theatre Accessibility Program (TAP) provides a membership service for theatregoers who are hard of hearing or deaf, have low vision or are blind, who cannot climb stairs or who require aisle seating or wheelchair locations. There is no annual fee, but you must provide proof of eligibility. For more information, call (voice) 212-912-9770; visit tdf.org/tap; or write to: TAP/TDF, 520 Eighth Avenue, suite 801, New York, NY 10018.
The New Victory Theater, an Off-Broadway theater which focuses on programming for families, offers accessibility supports, sensory-friendly performances, assistive listening devices, audio-described and sign-interpreted performances, and full information on wheelchair-accessible seating and paths of travel. Learn more at newvictory.org/visitor-info/accessibility.
Wheelchair Access
Theatre Access NYC provides information on wheelchair seating locations, accessible path of travel details, and accessible bathroom locations for current shows. For more information, visit theatreaccess.nyc.
SeatPlan also provides accessibility information for 38 Broadway theaters, including details on step-free access, wheelchair spaces, and restroom facilities. For more information, visit seatplan.com/new-york.
TDF Accessibility Members can access accessible seats in the orchestra so those who cannot climb stairs or those who use wheelchairs can obtain the seating they require. Learn more at tdf.org/tap.
Tele-charge offers wheelchair seating through their Wheelchair Hotline at 212-947-8844. Availability and prices for wheelchair person & companion depend on individual venues.
The New Victory Theater, an Off-Broadway theater which focuses on programming for families, offers full information on wheelchair-accessible seating and paths of travel. Learn more at newvictory.org/visitor-info/accessibility.
Services for the Hard of Hearing or Deaf
Most Broadway and several Off-Broadway theaters provide infrared assistive listening headsets at no charge (although a nominal, refundable deposit and ID are required).
Hands On offers sign interpreted performances to select shows; learn more at handson.org.
Theatre Access NYC can help you filter current shows that offer assistive listening devices, loop systems, and closed or open captioning. For more information, visit theatreaccess.nyc.
TDF's Theatre Accessibility Program provides open caption services and experienced American Sign Language (ASL) theatre intepreters at select performances for TDF Accessibility Members. Members who have hearing loss can also order tickets that place them closer to the stage. Learn more at tdf.org/tap.
The New Victory Theater, an Off-Broadway theater which focuses on programming for families, offers assistive listening devices, as well as ASL-interpreted performances. Learn more at newvictory.org/visitor-info/accessibility.
Services for the Blind or Those With Low Vision
Theatre Access NYC can help you filter current shows that have live or pre-recorded audio description. For more information, visit theatreaccess.nyc.
TDF's Theatre Accessibility Program provides live audio description for TDF Accessibility Members. Audio Described performances occasionally also include a pre-performance touch tour. Members who have low vision can also order tickets that place them closer to the stage. Learn more at tdf.org/tap.
The New Victory Theater, an Off-Broadway theater which focuses on programming for families, offers select audio-described performances for each of the shows on their calendar. Learn more at newvictory.org/visitor-info/accessibility.
Autism-Friendly Performances
Theatre Access NYC provides accessibility information on shows with upcoming autism-friendly performances. For more information, visit theatreaccess.nyc.
TDF Autism Friendly Performances present Broadway musicals and plays in a friendly, supportive environment for children and adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues and their families and friends. See the upcoming Autism Friendly Performance Season.
The New Victory Theater, an Off-Broadway theater which focuses on programming for families, offers sensory-friendly performances for every show in their calendar, as well as a designated quiet space with sensory fidgets in their facility. Learn more at newvictory.org/visitor-info/accessibility.
Translation Services
ShowTrans is a 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.
