Nicole Scimone

Review of PAPERMILL PLAYHOUSE - The Band...

Venue for Off-Broadway to Broadway quality product...

Venue for Off-Broadway to Broadway quality productions.

In terms of accessibility:
-companion (gender neutral or family) restroom available on upper lobby level, a short elevator ride up.
-ASL interpreted shows and Audio-Described shows available (usually only a few shows for each production, so check the schedule. We just saw an ASL production. My family is not fluent in ASL but three family members are conversational, and thought the interpreters were very good. If you are short it may be hard to see the signing from some seats since the theater is not very steeply inclined.
-autism friendly shows are offered I think (I know they used to, so check the website)
-parking for wheelchair vans was confusing but ultimately they were very considerate and let us park very close. If this is relevant to you (if you wheel a wheelchair out of your car, rather than transferring in and out) talk to the cop in front of the theater and ask where to go.

Accessibility offerings really helped a lot. Most staff members didn't seem to know what to do with us (didn't know where our seats were, for ex, or where our bathroom was) but once they asked another staffer, they got the right info, and the theater had everything that we needed! They seemed to want to help. It was snowing when we were loading into our van, for ex, and the staffers salting the driveway actually salted especially hard around us to help us be safe on our ramp. Very kind!

Also, there are teacher discounts for select weekends and select seats.

Finally, there are many good offerings on the area for food and drinks, many of which are handicap accessible.

Enjoyable and convenient conversation.