Accessibility
Gerald W Lynch Theater drop-off address:
524 W 59th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue, NYC 10019
Pick-Up/Drop-Off and Accessible Entry:
Theater entrance on 59th Street accessible by ramp.
Accessible Seating:
When ordering tickets please specify if you require a wheelchair location or if you will transfer from a wheelchair. Wheelchairs, walkers, and canes will need to be stored during performances. Ushers will store mobility devices and return to patrons at intermission and the conclusion of the performance.
Seat Dimensions:
Seat Width: 17.5 inches.
Leg Room: 14 inches.
Orchestra Seating:
Orchestra level is accessible from the 59th Atrium. Entrance is behind the Row P, – the row accessible to patrons with wheelchairs. Wheelchair drive-in spots are P101-103, 124-125. Companion seats should be purchased in Row O. No freestanding chairs are allowed in the theater. Orchestra level seating is raked; there is one step down per row.
Balcony Seating:
Balcony level is only accessible by climbing two flights of stairs. There are no elevators.
Restrooms:
Accessible men’s and women’s restrooms are on the lobby/street level. An accessible unisex restroom is located on the 1st floor, inside the Wellness Center, L.68.
Water Fountains:
Accessible on lobby/orchestra level.
Assistive Listening Devices:
Infrared assistive listening devices (headsets) are available at the coat check. Must present a valid photo ID.
Lactation Room:
Located on the 5th floor of Haaren Hall, on the far-south side of the balcony that overlooks the gym and the last door on your right, adjacent to the All-Gender Locker Room. The lactation space locks from the inside, there is a table, chair, access to an electrical outlet and sink.
Service Animals:
We are happy to serve patrons and their service dogs. Only service dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities will be allowed on campus and must stay under the patron’s assigned chair, and not in the aisle under any circumstances. The College and Theater adhere to ADA rules pertaining to service animals: link. For easy accommodation, please alert the box office when buying your tickets or contact the Audience Services Manager in advance at 212 237 8220.