Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Address: 750 East Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI, USA

Website: https://www.whartoncenter.com/

Parking & Transportation:

The venue itself is on the campus of Michigan State University which has accessible parking spots in every lot; Wharton center has it's own parking ramp with disabled spots on every floor. There is curb-to-seat wheelchair pickup, though it must be requested in advance.

Jump the Line: Yes, disabled patrons are allowed in first and early

Stairs: Yes, there are stairs, but there's a ramp Yes, there are stairs, but there's an elevator Yes, there are stairs, but there's an alternate entrance without stairs

Is There A Designated Accessible Seating Area? Yes, there's an accessible seating area

Accessible Seating Area Details

There is a designated area in the audience (house left) which is adjacent to where the mobility assistance services enter the venue.

Balcony Details:

There is a balcony but no designated accessible seats. There is an elevator from each floor to the balcony, The tickets are usually cheaper up there because the view isn't great.

Seating: Yes, there's seating available for those who need it

Seating-Other/Details:

Most of the audience is seats; the 'pit' is just an orchestra pit.

Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons:

ASL interpreters are available upon request from the house management office, as well as open captioning services for some events.

Restrooms: Yes, there's an accessible stall in the men's/women's restrooms Yes, there's a single family/accessible/gender neutral restroom

This Information Is Current As Of: February 2019

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