Accessibility | History Theatre

Accessibility

History Theatre strives to make performances and special events accessible to all patrons.  When purchasing tickets, please alert the box office of any accommodation or assistance needed.

 

Hearing enhancement receivers

  • There are 23 hearing enhancement receivers for patrons to use.
  • Receivers are available in the lobby 30 minutes before the start of the show.
  • Receivers are available on a first–come–first–served basis.
  • Receivers are free of charge but a photo I.D. and a phone number are required to check them out.

Wheelchair accessibility

  • The wheelchair entrance to the building is located on Cedar Street, halfway between 10th and Exchange Streets.
  • There is an elevator immediately to the right of the Cedar Street entrance.
  • There are seven accessible seats for wheelchairs and companions.
  • The restrooms on the lower level have wheelchair-accessible amenities.

For patrons with limited mobility, or needing additional assistance with seating, 20 seats can be reached without having to go up or down any stairs. These seats are located in Row K on the main floor of the theater.

History Theatre has a balcony; there are 15 stairs to get up to the balcony, and there is no elevator access to the balcony.

There is a spare wheelchair in the box office should a patron need additional assistance.

American Sign Language and Audio Description

Upcoming ASL-Interpreted and Audio Described Performance dates:

I Am Betty

  • Saturday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.

Secret Warriors

  • Saturday, April 12, 2025, 2:00 p.m. (Audio Described only)

Whoa Nellie

  • Sunday, June 1, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

Patrons using American Sign Language (ASL) or Audio Description (AD) services can purchase half-priced tickets for themselves and up to three companions. Call the Box Office to make arrangements: 651-292-4323. Any additional dates must be requested a minimum of 4 (four) weeks before the performance date, subject to availability. 

Open Captioning

Upcoming Open Captioned performances dates:

Behind the Sun

  • Saturday, October 12, 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 13, 2:00 p.m.

I Am Betty

  • Saturday, December 14, 7:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 15, 2:00 p.m.

Secret Warriors

  • Saturday, April 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Whoa Nellie

  • Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 8, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

 Note: Any additional dates must be requested a minimum of 4 (four) weeks before the performance date, subject to availability.

Large print playbills

Large print playbills are available in the inner lobby as you enter the theater.

Other accessibility services

For more information about any of these services or other services not listed, please email Chari Hall or call 651-292-4324.