Assisted listening devices and hearing-aid-compatible devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. At the Friedman, these devices are located at the podium to the left as you enter the inner lobby of the theatre. The house manager or staff on duty will provide you with a headset in exchange for a credit card, driver’s license, or other form of identification, which will be returned to you at the end of the performance. Please note: Headsets not obtained at the theatre will not work with our enhanced listening systems.

Audio Description
Audio description is available on-demand at any performance beginning three weeks after opening night. The pre-recorded audio description is delivered via a headset and a small receiver, using advanced technology to synchronize with the action on stage. The house manager or staff on duty will provide you with the equipment in exchange for a credit card, driver’s license, or other form of identification, which will be returned to you at the end of the performance. Devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

On-Demand Closed Captioning
Using the latest technology, closed captioning is now available on-demand at any performance at the Friedman Theatre, beginning three weeks after opening night. The action on stage is synchronized with captions on a small handheld device displaying in real time. The house manager or staff on duty will provide you with the equipment in exchange for a credit card, driver’s license, or other form of identification, which will be returned to you at the end of the performance. Devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.

Braille and Large-Print Playbills
Manhattan Theatre Club will provide braille and large-print versions of all Playbills for audience members with vision impairments. At the Friedman, these are located at the podium to the left as you enter the inner lobby of the theatre.