Venue Information
August Wilson Theatre
Address:
245 West 52nd Street
(Between Broadway & 8th Avenue)
New York
NY
10019
Map & Directions: August Wilson Theatre
AIR-CONDITIONING: Yes
Access Information
Access Into Theatre:
Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are 8 steps down into the main entrance of the theatre from the sidewalk. However, there is an entrance via a Stair Lift that provides direct access from the entrance on 52nd Street to the Orchestra level. A person does not have to be confined to a wheelchair to use the lift. Upon arrival, please contact the uniformed custodian on duty in the Outer Lobby who will usher you to the Stair Lift. If the custodian is not present in the Outer Lobby, please ask the Box Office personnel to contact the manager. The Box Office is on the street level. If you require assistance, the custodian will be available to help you with the operation of the lift before and after the performance.
Accessibility by Seating Section
Orchestra Location:
Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra via steps. There are 25 steps up from the main entrance of the theatre to the Orchestra level. However, there is an entrance via a Stair Lift that provides direct access from the entrance on 52nd Street to the Orchestra level. See Access Information above. Wheelchair seating is in the Orchestra only.
Mezzanine Location:
Located on the 2nd level: up 16 steps from the Orchestra. There is an additional 6 steps up from the Mezzanine lobby to the Mezzanine entrance (located behind row E), and an additional 19 steps up to the remainder of the Mezzanine.
Please Note: On the Mezzanine level, there are approximately 2 steps up/down per row.
Assistive Listening System
Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit. Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance.
Elevators/Escalator
There is a Stair Lift available. See Access Information above.
Pay Phone
Located in box office lobby.
Restroom
There is a wheelchair accessible unisex restroom located near the upper landing of the Stair Lift in the Orchestra. All other restrooms (not wheelchair accessible) are located in the lower lounge, one flight down from the Orchestra.
Water Fountain
Located in the lower lounge, one flight down from the Orchestra.
Public Transportation:
SUBWAY:
N, R to 49th Street & 7th Avenue
1,9 to 50th Street & Broadway
C, E to 50th Street & 8th Avenue
Seating Plan:
