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Wheelock Family Theatre

The Wheelock Family Theatre is an award-winning, professional Equity theatre located in the historic Fenway neighborhood.

Wheelock Family Theatre has 595 seats in the house. The first 10 rows are on a slope fanning out in front of a raised proscenium stage. These first 10 rows of the house are the Orchestra. There’s a large center aisle that includes ADA seating that divides the front and the back of the house. The back of the house, the Mezzanine, is 11 rows on stepped risers. Handrails have been installed in the Mezzanine. There are no blocked views and there is excellent visibility from all seats.

MORE ABOUT THIS VENUE

Venue Type: Theater

LOCATION

Wheelock Family Theatre

180 The Riverway, Boston, MA 02215

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Drink

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Accessibility Information

Accessible Restrooms

Ramps are located on the west side of the theatre and connect directly to the theatre entrance and bathrooms. Ramps are also located off the Riverway for easy drop-off.

An elevator on the left side of the lobby brings you to accessible restrooms on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the building.
All Gender Restrooms

All gender restrooms are located on the 1st floor on the left and right as well as on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the east side.
Assisted Listening

Assisted Listening/FM Receiver Devices are available upon request for all performances. If you would like a device, please see a WFT Staff member before the performance.
Braille

Braille Playbills available upon request.
Changing Stations

There is a baby changing station located in the all gender restroom on the 1st floor of the west side of the theatre.
Drop Off

There is a small drop off spot located in front of the theatre at 180 Riverway Boston, MA 02215
Elevator

An elevator is located on the east side of the theatre and connects to the theatre entrance, bathrooms and lower lobby.
Large Print

Large Print Playbills available at every performance.
Low Vision
Service Animal
TTD/TTY
Wheelchair Access

ADA and Companion seating is available in the orchestra section of the theater. ADA seating is marked with the ♿ symbol. Companion seating is marked with the C symbol.

Ramps are located on the west side of the theatre and connect directly to the theatre entrance and bathrooms. Ramps are also located off the Riverway.

ADDITIONAL ACCESSIBILITY INFO: For more information on Accessibility at WFT, please visit our updated website here.

For seating needs and questions, please contact Assistant Director for Audience Services, Jamie Aznive at jaznive@bu.edu (617) 353 – 1451.

PARKING INFO

Wheelock Family Theatre patrons can find parking at the MASCO garage at 375 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215, between Brookline Avenue (Longwood Medical Area) and The Riverway. The MASCO garage is located behind Temple Israel and is only a short walk to the front doors of Wheelock Family Theatre.

Additional parking garages in the area include:
Landmark Center: 401 Park Dr. Boston, MA 02215
Pilgrim Road Garage: 170 Pilgrim Rd, Boston, MA 02215

Please Note:

There is NO parking on BU Fenway campus. Cars will be towed.
Live parking means that someone must be in the car at all times.
There is 2 hour on-street parking in Brookline just on the other side of the MBTA tracks.
For a rideshare we recommend using either Brookline Ave or 65 Pilgrim Rd address for pickup/dropoff as the
Riverway can be a difficult zone.