Hearing Assistance
Patrons in all seat locations may listen via lightweight infrared earphone sets which amplify the production. A limited number of sets are available for all performances at no charge and without prior reservation.

Equipment may be obtained from an usher in exchange for an approved identification card.

Narrated Performances
Select performances are narrated by volunteers from The Metropolitan Washington Ear. Patrons can listen via lightweight earphone sets. You will hear detailed descriptions of sets, lighting, costumes, body language, and actions on stage. A limited number of sets are available at no charge and without prior reservation.

Equipment may be obtained from an usher in exchange for an approved ID card.

Every effort is made to provide a narration for at least one performance of each attraction. For information on narration dates, check our web page for each particular show, or call The Metropolitan Washington Ear at 301-681-6636 or The National Theatre at 202-628-6161.

Signed Performances
Select performances are signed in American Sign Language (ASL). Every effort is made to provide a signed performance for at least one performance of each attraction.

For information on signed performance dates, check our web page for each particular show, or call 202-628-6161.

Wheelchairs
Wheelchair Accessibility Icon gif (2k)Wheelchair users can be accommodated at specific locations in all sections of the theatre: Orchestra, Mezzanine, Mezzanine Box and Balcony. Wheelchair patrons may purchase two tickets for these reserved locations, subject to availability, with the express agreement that one of the tickets is to be used by the wheelchair user.

SPT tickets for wheelchair patrons which are available for some performances may be purchased only through the National Theatre Box Office. The number of discounted seats is limited, and the availability of discounted tickets at any specific time cannot be guaranteed. Telecharge cannot process orders for SPT tickets.

Full price tickets for wheelchair locations may be purchased through Telecharge at 1-800-432-7250 with a credit card. These tickets are available for all performances, although the number of locations available is limited.

An elevator and a wheelchair accessible phone are located off the main lobby.

Rest Rooms
Wheelchair accessible rest rooms and drinking fountains are located on the third and fourth floor (Mezzanine and Balcony) levels of the theatre. An elevator is available off the main lobby.