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Accessibility

It is our goal to make your visit as enjoyable as possible. That is why we offer a variety of services to improve your visit and ensure your accessibility needs are fully met.

Our dedicated Guest Services team is ready to assist you with any needs you may have while at State Theatre New Jersey. Call or email us in advance with any questions, concerns, or special requests.

  • EMAIL Guest Services
  • CALL Guest Services at 732-246-7469
  • HEARING LOSS? Call NJ Relay Service at (TTY) 800-852-7899.

Limited Mobility / Elevator

Seating

The main auditorium offers designated wheelchair locations and wheelchair companion seats in the front, middle, and rear orchestra as well as the front balcony for wheelchair users who want to remain in their wheelchair. Transfer seats are also available on the aisle in the front, middle, and rear orchestra for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility who wish to transfer to a theater seat. Adjacent companion seats are also available for purchase. Wheelchair and corresponding companion seating is available on a first ordered, first served basis throughout the house.

Orchestra level seating is accessible to patrons with limited mobility. The Balcony, Studio, VIP Lounge, and second floor restrooms are accessible via an elevator. Please note: Balcony seating, with the exception of designated wheelchair spaces and immediately adjacent companion seats, require patrons to climb steps. If you have any questions about accessible seating, please contact Guest Services before placing your order.

Staff can assist you from the front door of the theater to your seats. A courtesy wheelchair is available by request at the Concierge Desk in the main lobby.

It is prohibited for anyone, other than those requiring wheelchair spaces or seats for their companions to use wheelchair accessible locations unless the area has been released for general seating. Those purchasing a wheelchair accessible space may purchase up to three (3) companion seats located near the wheelchair space; any additional seats must be purchased in the regular seating areas. This policy ensures that we are able to accommodate all available and accessible wheelchair spaces in our theater.

Accessible seating areas are available on a first come first served basis and State Theatre cannot guarantee availability of these sections once these areas have been filled or re-designated as non-ADA seating based on ADA guidelines.

Elevator

A newly installed elevator provides access from the street to the main lobby, second floor loge, Donor Lounge, and Studio. Not all seating areas are accessible via the elevator.

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms are available on both the first floor and second floor.

Blind Or Vision Loss

Braille signage is available throughout STNJ, including elevator, restrooms, lounge, seating boxes, and emergency stairwell exits.

Large Print and Braille Programs
For patrons who are blind or have low vision: for events with printed programs, large print and braille programs are available upon two (2) weeks’ advance request by contacting info@stnj.org.

Deaf or Hard Of Hearing

Our recently renovated theater auditorium features a large-area Dual FM and Wi-Fi assistive listening system. This state-of-the-art digital audio system allows you the choice of listening with either a headset, provided at our Coat Check location for free before your show, or for a more discreet assistive listening experience, download the WaveCAST Listening App and use your own smartphone and headphones. The WaveCAST app provides an easy-to-use, intuitive user interface and is available for either iOS or Android devices. We’ll ask for a driver’s license or credit card as a deposit for headset usage.

Sensory-Friendly Performances & Bags

Select performances labelled as “Sensory-Friendly” are intended to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children and adults on the autism spectrum and individuals with other sensitivity issues or developmental disabilities.

Available for every performance

  • A designated quiet area is available.
  • At the Concierge window are Sensory-Friendly Bags/Weighted Blankets/Headphones. Each bag contains a stress ball, a plastic brush to provide a tactile sensory experience, and a fidget toy to help patrons with sensory sensitivity enjoy the show. We also have headphones and weighted blankets upon request. The blankets can help patrons with sensory sensitivity relax during a performance. A driver’s license or credit card is required to check out any of these items and will be given back to you upon return of the items. 

Service Animals

We are happy to welcome your service animal. If possible, we request 48-hours advance notice via email at info@stnj.org.

Sign Language Interpretation

ASL Interpretation is available by request for certain performances with at least two weeks advance notice. Call our Guest Services office during normal operating hours at 732-246-7469, through the NJ Relay Service at (TTY) 800-852-7899, or email info@stnj.org.

Restrooms

Our recently renovated restrooms are all wheelchair accessible and located on all levels. Companion/family-friendly private restrooms are available off our main and balcony-level lobby.

Handicap Parking

There are a limited number of handicap accessible spots located in front of the theater and metered street parking located around the theater. These spots cannot be reserved in advance and are on a first come first serve basis. Additional handicap spots are located in the Civic Square Parking Deck. Please allow extra time for parking when attending a show. Visit the NBPA parking locator here.

Website Accessibility

State Theatre New Jersey is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities enjoy full access to our website. In recognition of this commitment, we are in the process of making modifications to increase the accessibility and usability of this website, using the relevant portions of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) as our standard. Please be aware that our efforts are ongoing.

If, at any time, you have difficulty using this website, or with a particular web page or function on this site, please contact us by phone at 732-246-7469, through the NJ Relay Service at (TTY) 800-852-7899, or email info@stnj.org and we will make all reasonable efforts to assist you.