Wharton Center for Performing Arts
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Accessibility Features
Sign in to add a feature- Accessible parkingLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Automatic doorsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Drop-off zoneLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Elevator accessLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Family / companion restroomLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Grab barsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Lowered check-in counterLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Restroom turning spaceLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Roll-under sinkLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Step-free entranceLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Virtual tour availableLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
ASL interpreter available · Assistive listening devices+2 more
- ASL interpreter availableLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Assistive listening devicesLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Open captions on videos and mediaLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Visual instructions / guidesLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
Audio description · Braille signage and materials+2 more
- Audio descriptionLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Braille signage and materialsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Large-print materialsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
Family / companion restroom · Noise-canceling headphones available+7 more
- Family / companion restroomLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Noise-canceling headphones availableLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Sensory bag / backpackLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Sensory-friendly hours / eventsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Social story availableLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Staff trained in autism awarenessLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Virtual tour availableLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Visual instructions / guidesLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
Accessible parking · Assistive listening devices+12 more
- Accessible parkingLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Assistive listening devicesLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Automatic doorsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Drop-off zoneLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Elevator accessLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Family / companion restroomLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Grab barsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Large-print materialsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Lowered check-in counterLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Open captions on videos and mediaLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Restroom turning spaceLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Roll-under sinkLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Sensory-friendly hours / eventsLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Step-free entranceLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
Service animals welcome
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
Staff trained in autism awareness
- Staff trained in autism awarenessLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
Service animals welcome · Virtual tour available
- Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
- Virtual tour availableLast reported Oct 11, 2026Business Input
Additional features (not listed above)
• Braille/panel controls in elevator • Family restroom • Information in multiple formats • Lowered check-in desk • Automatic doors at main entrance • On-site accessible parking • Restroom turning space over 60 in • Sink height 34 in or lower • Step-free access to restroom • Step-free access to main building • Toilet grab bars • Virtual tour available • Working elevators • Sensory-friendly performances: lower light and sound, quiet spaces, pre-show social stories • Staff trained to welcome neurodiverse guests • Sensory toolkit available (per sensory guide) PUBLIC DATA — Wharton Center, Accessibility page (whartoncenter.com/accessibility), retrieved Oct 2026 • ASL interpretation for Sunday Broadway matinees (request 4 weeks ahead) • Audio description via FM receiver for Sunday Broadway matinees (4 weeks' notice) • Open captioning on select Thursday/Friday evening Broadway performances • Free FM assistive listening (75.5 MHz) with neck loops and earbuds at Patron Services • Large-print programs at Patron Services or online • Wheelchair platform and companion seating (Great Hall Orchestra and Auditorium main floor) • Curb-to-seat service with advance request (level 2 Shaw Rd. entrance) • Barrier-free parking on all ramp levels; elevators to the level 2 entrance • Drop-off at the front loop off Bogue St., about 100 ft from the entrance • All restrooms wheelchair accessible; companion care restrooms in the Sierra Lobby (level 1) • Sensory kits (fidgets, noise-canceling earphones, weighted lap mats) at Patron Services • Able Eyes digital tour of the venue • Service animals permitted under the ADA • Ticket Office for accessibility requests: (517) 884-3116
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