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Accessibility and Special Needs

Everyone is welcome at the Broward Center.

We want your time at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts to be comfortable and satisfying. That’s why we offer a variety of services to improve your visit.

Theater Access
Our facilities feature ADA-approved signage, handrails and automatic door openers.

The Wayne and Marti Huizenga Family Skywalk connects the Arts & Entertainment Parking Garage with the Horvitz Grand Lobby in The Au-Rene Theater. The skywalk entrance provides protection from the elements and easy access for patrons with disabilities.

A second entry is located at the bottom of the driveway entrance, immediately across from the Arts & Entertainment Parking Garage. Patrons with limited mobility may be dropped off in front of the Au-Rene and Amaturo Theaters via the front driveway.

Hearing devices
Our Assisted Listening Devices are available for all performances at the Guest Services Center, located in the Pacers Lobby Main Entrance. There is no charge for the device, but a valid major credit card is required.

Special seating
Special seating locations for persons with disabilities may be arranged in advance by calling (954) 462-0222.

Services for the deaf
A TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) number is open during regular box office hours: (954) 468-3283.


 

Open Captioned Performances will be offered for the following 2007/2008 Broadway shows:

The Wedding Singer
10/13/07
2:00 PM
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular11/24/07 
2:00 PM
The Drowsy Chaperon
1/12/082:00 PM
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
2/9/082:00 PM
Wicked3/22/08
2:00 PM
12 Angry Men
5/3/082:00 PM


Sign Language Interpreted Performances will be offered for the following 2007/2008 Broadway shows:

The Wedding Singer
10/12/07
8:00 PM
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular11/23/07 
8:00 PM
The Drowsy Chaperon
1/11/088:00 PM
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
2/8/088:00 PM
Wicked3/21/08
8:00 PM
12 Angry Men
5/2/088:00 PM


Audio Described Performances will be offered for the following 2007/2008 Broadway shows:

Please note: a limited number of headsets are available per performance on a first come basis.

The Wedding Singer
10/13/07
2:00 PM
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular11/24/07 
2:00 PM
The Drowsy Chaperon
1/12/082:00 PM
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
2/9/082:00 PM
Wicked3/22/08
2:00 PM
12 Angry Men
5/3/082:00 PM

Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located on the upper and lower orchestra levels, the lower mezzanine and the lower balcony in the Au-Rene Theater, as well as the upper lobby level of the Amaturo Theater.

Companion restrooms are available on the upper and lower orchestra levels of the Au-Rene Theater.

Diaper changing facilities are located in the first and second floor lobby restrooms.

Emergency information
To contact an audience member during a performance, please call security at (954) 468-3323. We will do our best to reach your party. Please provide a seat number, section and row if possible.

If you need further assistance, please call (954) 462-0222.