Accessibility

New Victory at Stage 42

Entrance:  There are curb cuts on both corners of Dyer Ave. There are two sets of doors to enter Stage 42, both of which are wide enough to accommodate most wheelchairs and involve no steps. There are ramps throughout the entrance level and on the orchestra level into the auditorium.

Steps: The auditorium features stadium seating all on one level (Orchestra) with 6-inch steps between each row.  Wheelchair-accessible seating does not involve steps. There are handrails at the end of every stepped row of seats. If your seats are in rows AA – H, there are 7 steps between AA and H. If your seats are in row J, there are no steps. If you are in rows K – T, there are 27 steps total between rows K and T.

Accessible Seating:
As soon as you pass the box office, the elevator is on your left. Seats in the lower section of the auditorium may be reached by elevator to the second floor, and seats in the rear of the auditorium from the third floor. 

Wheelchair | Companion Seats:

Wheelchair-accessible seats and companion seating are available in rows G and S with additional companion seating available in rows F and R of the auditorium.

When you purchase your tickets, you may buy a wheelchair-accessible seat with a companion seat next to you. They are available online, or you may call our Ticket Services department for personalized service at 646.223.3010.

Aisle Seat with Folding Armrest | Companion Seats:

Seats with folding armrests are also available in rows A, B, D, F and S for individuals who want to transfer into a theater seat and have their mobility aid stowed. Seats in rows A, B, D and F involve steps and are not wheelchair-accessible.

Elevator/Escalator:
There is an elevator to the left as you pass the box office and an escalator straight ahead and to the right that take you from the ground level to the theater level. The elevator also accesses the rear of the auditorium, for those with wheelchair-accessible seating in Rows R and S. 

Restrooms:
Gender diversity is welcome here. Please use the restroom that works for you and your family. There are two restrooms located on the ground level and both are wheelchair-accessible. In the restroom labeled Women’s, the ADA stall is in front. It has grab bars and additional room for a wheelchair user and a companion. Additionally, there are two stalls in the rear of the restroom with grab bars; however these are sized for single users. In the restroom labeled Men’s, the ADA stall is in the back of the room. It has grab bars and additional room for a wheelchair user and a companion.

The New Victory Theater

Entrance: Our wheelchair-accessible entry features a lift and is located to the right of the main entrance—a solid wooden door. 

Steps: The main entrance has three stairs up to the Orchestra, and there are four steps down to access Mezzanine seating and eleven steps down to access Balcony seating.

Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in the rear Orchestra and Balcony boxes and can be purchased online.

Easy Transfer seats with raisable armrests are also available in the Orchestra for individuals who want to transfer into a theater seat and have their wheelchair or mobility aid stowed.

When floor seating or bench seating is used, standard chairs are also available by request. Please call 646.223.3010 if you need assistance finding seats to meet your needs.

Elevator: The elevator services the Lower Level (restrooms and lockers), Orchestra Level (ground floor), Mezzanine Level (2nd floor) and Balcony Level (3rd floor) of the theater.

New 42 Studios and The Duke on 42nd Street

Entrance: The main entrance is wheelchair-accessible featuring automatic low-energy power doors (push button/swing doors). 

Seating: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in Studios 3A/B, and locations will vary by production. When floor seating and bench seating are used, standard chairs are also available by request.

Wheelchair-accessible seating is located in the first row at The Duke on 42nd Street and can be purchased online. If you would like assistance finding seats to meet your needs, please call 646.223.3010.

Elevator: Two elevators service Studios 3A/B (3rd Floor) and The Duke on 42nd Street (2nd Floor).