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Inspired by Christopher Wren’s Sheldonian Theatre at Oxford, England, Sanders Theatre is famous for its design and its acoustics. A member of the League of Historic American Theatres, the 1,166 seat theatre offers a unique and intimate 180 degree design which provides unusual proximity to the stage.

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LOCATION

Sanders Theatre

45 Quincy Street, Memorial Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Accessibility Information

  • Accessible Parking

    Accessible Parking

    Accessible parking at Sanders Theatre: There is no parking at Sanders Theatre itself. Patrons may be dropped off in the circle driveway on the Kirkland Street side of Sanders Theatre near the accessible north entrance, at 6 Kirkland Street. We encourage patrons to park at either the Broadway Garage or 52 Oxford Street Garage. The Broadway Garage is accessible with a few spaces on the first floor that can be used for accessible parking. There are curb cuts at all crosswalks between the garage and the Theatre. If necessary, a limited number of accessible parking spaces may be available in a nearby location by advance arrangement only. It is extremely difficult to honor requests received less than 2 business days prior to an event - please plan ahead and contact the office as early as possible. To arrange for an Accessible Parking Space in a nearby parking lot, please contact University Disability Resources via email at disabilityresources@harvard.edu, via phone at 617-495-1859 or via TTY at 617-496-0466.

  • Elevator

    Elevator

    There are elevators in the building that lead to restrooms in the basement; however, not to Mezzanine or Balcony seating.

  • Info

    Info

    Purchasing Tickets:

    Accessible seating in the Sanders Theatre is on Orchestra level only, sold at all price levels based upon availability.

    Where available, accessible and companion seating can be purchased online (pending availability).  Simply select the accessible and companion seating adjacent to the wheelchair symbol. Choose the desired price and complete your order. For questions about accessible seating, please contact the Harvard Box Office at 617.496.2222.

    Purchase Note:  by selecting ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible seating, you acknowledge that you have accessibility needs or are accompanying one who has accessibility needs.  The venue reserves the right to take action against individuals who fraudulently obtain accessible seating.

     

    Sanders Theatre is equipped with assisted listening devices for hearing enhancement. Please check with the box office manager or production manager to borrow a device. Our Sennheiser Infrared Assistive Listening System devices include both Sennheiser RI 100-J stethophone receivers and EZT 100 Induction Neckloops for use with hearing aids.

  • Service Animal

    Service Animal

    Sanders Theatre allows service animals in the theatre to accompany an event attendee. Service Animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the Service Animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective means.

  • Wheelchair Access

    Wheelchair Access

    Sanders Theatre is wheelchair accessible on the floor level with ramp entrances at both ends of the Transept (lobby). Note: the Theatre does not provide wheelchairs.

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