In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Commonwealth guidelines, the Berklee Performance Center makes every effort to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Entrance: The entrance to the theater and box office is located at 136 Massachusetts Avenue near the intersection of Boylston Street in Boston. Accessible street curbs are at the cross streets on either side of the theater: Boylston and Belvidere streets. There are no steps from the sidewalk in front of the building to the orchestra level inside the theater. The balcony sections of the theater can only be accessed using a staircase.
There is no elevator or escalator in the building. The first floor (orchestra level) of the Berklee Performance Center is accessible to people with mobility impairments.
Restrooms: Accessible restrooms are found in the first floor main lobby. A water fountain is located in the same lobby, next to the restrooms.
Parking: Accessible parking spaces are available at area garages/lots. Accessible street parking spaces exist in Back Bay but are extremely limited. Disability placard holders can park at any metered spot for free as well as handicap exclusive spaces. Other parking ordinances may be in effect. All designated parking rules should be obeyed.
Assistive Listening Devices: Listening devices for patrons with hearing loss are available to assist with amplification and clarity. These devices can be used in all sections of the theater. A radio-transmitted receiver is attached to either a lightweight headset or a neck loop.
The use of a listening device is complimentary. They can be obtained either at the box office window, through the house manager, or by asking an usher. A driver's license, passport, or major credit card is required as a deposit and will be returned to the patron when the device is returned.
