ACCESSIBILITY

Discover how ABT ensures a welcoming experience for all guests, regardless of their needs.

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Accessibility Facts

Arizona Broadway Theatre is committed to making our shows accessible to everyone, including those with special needs. If you have specific questions about accessibility, please contact us at (623) 776-8400.

Accessible Seating

Mainstage Theatre
When choosing your seats and needing accessiblity, please review the following prior to purchasing tickets.

  • Tier D is completely accessible for those with a wheelchair or mobility issues.
  • Tiers A-C are each two steps down from the previous tier
  • Tiers E-F are each two steps up from the previous tier
  • Tier G is three steps up from F
  • Balcony seating is fully accessible by elevator.

Encore Room
Seating is available only on the first level with no steps. Balcony seating available for some productions.

Sensory Sensitivities

We welcome individuals with sensory needs, including people on the autism spectrum to experience musical theatre. To assist with your visit, please review the information below. ABT is working on providing sensory friendly performances for upcoming productions.

What to expect during a performance:

  • Stage lights may have flashing lights, strobes and fog.
  • House lights will be up during dining. The House Manager will lower lights and back up to signal the performance will be beginning within 5 minutes.
  • It is recommended if you have earphones to bring them, if needed
  • The Mainstage Theatre seats 450 guests. The Encore Room seats up to 200 for a performance.

Arizona Broadway Theatre has a wonderful lobby area to take a break, restrooms, and a lobby bar to enjoy a cold beverage.

Parking

There are 130 parking spots in the theatre parking lot located on the south side of Paradise Lane which are accessible. There are 7 accessible spots available.

Entrance

The theatre's entrance is facing Paradise Lane. The entrance has four doors all side-by-side and has no exterior or interior steps. The easternmost door has an activation switch for automatic door function.

Service Animals

Arizona Broadway Theatre welcomes Service Animals trained to provide specific work or tasks for the legally disabled as protected by the ADA. Any other animals that provide comfort or emotional support for their owners are not permitted, including, but not limited to, companion animals, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs.

Per Arizona law, it illegal to misrepresent a pet as a service animal and violators face fines up to $250.

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are available near the Box Office.

Water fountains are available, near the restrooms.  A water station is also available during the show, near the lobby bar.

Hearing Assistance

Hearing assistance devices are available at the Box Office for guests to borrow at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis. ID required.

ASL & Audio Description Dates
  • Newsies– Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • A Christmas Story– Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • 42nd Street– Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  • Pretty Woman: The Musical– Wednesday, April 8, 2026
  • Bonnie & Clyde– Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • CATS– Wednesday, July 8, 2026
  • The Prom– Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Still have questions?

Our helpful box office staff is here to help!