City Theatre is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all patrons. If you have questions regarding any of our Access Services, please contact our Box Office at 412.431.CITY.
The entrance to City Theatre’s main building is ramped. There are accessible payphones, water fountains, and restrooms available. An elevator allows patrons to reach the Mainstage theatre space where accessible seating is available on a limited basis (with the option for companion seating).
A level concrete walkway leads to the Lester Hamburg Studio Theatre where floor-level seating is available (with the option for companion seating).
We strongly recommend that when reserving tickets you identify any special seating needs to our Box Office staff.
Selected performances of each City Theatre production feature Audio Descriptions for those who are blind or visually impaired and Open Captioning for those who are deaf or hearing-impaired.
- During Open Captioned performances all dialogue and sound effects will be presented in real-time on a three-foot-long LED screen that is adjacent to the stage.
- During Audio Described performances all action and physical appearances will be described live through a headset.
2011/12 Season Open Captioned and Audio Described Performance Dates:
| Time Stands Still | November 6 | |
| Sam Bendrix at the Bon Soir | December 11 | |
| Through the Night | February 5 | |
| The Monster in the Hall | March 18 | |
| Tigers Be Still | April 22 | |
| POP! | May 27 |
Tickets must be reserved in advance by calling 412.431.2489.
Please indicate that you are calling for the Open Captioned or Audio Described performance and indicate if you have any special seating needs (wheelchair accessible seating, service animal, etc.).
Programs are available in both Braille and Large Print. Please see a House Manager upon arrival to City Theatre to request one.
Assistive Listening Devices for patrons who need additional amplification are available in both the Mainstage and Hamburg Theatre spaces. Please visit the Box Office prior to curtain to obtain a device.
City Theatre’s Access Advisory Board is made up of individuals who are members of or advocates for the disability community. Current Access Advisory Board Members include Sally Alexander, Eugene Barton, Paul Dick, and Joyce Driben.