Accessibility

Milwaukee Rep offers Audio-Described performances, providing live narration of visual elements, stage action, and key details during the performance through a personal listening device.

Audio-Described performance dates for the 2026/27 Season:

Checota Powerhouse Theater
On the dates listed below, please visit the Main Guest Services Desk on Level 1 or the Guest Services Desk on Level 2 upon arrival to pick up a listening device.

Footloose – Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm 
Heist – Tuesday, November 24, 6:30pm 
John Proctor is the Villain – Tuesday, January 19, 6:30pm 
The Cherry Tortured – Tuesday, March 16, 6:30pm 
Somewhere – Tuesday, April 20, 6:30pm 

Herro-Franke Studio Theater 
On the dates listed below, please visit the Herro-Franke Studio Theater Guest Services Desk upon arrival to pick up a listening device.

Instructions for a Séance – Thursday, October 22, 7:30pm 
Twelve Angry Men – Thursday, February 18, 7:30pm 
Penelope – Thursday, April 22, 7:30pm

Accessible signage, including braille signage, is located throughout the Theater Center to help guests navigate the facility independently.

Assistive Listening Devices are available free of charge for all performances in our three theater venues. Headsets may be checked out at any Guest Services Desk.

The Checota Powerhouse and select ancillary spaces, including the Herzfeld Foundation Education & Engagement Center, also utilize FM assisted listening technology and have devices available for use.

All facilities are equipped with telecoil (T-coil) loop systems, allowing guests with compatible hearing aids or cochlear implants to connect directly without additional equipment. Guests without compatible devices may check out a loop receiver from Guest Services. 

A valid photo ID is required when checking out assistive listening equipment.

Milwaukee Rep offers free real-time closed captioning at select performances in the Checota Powerhouse Theater and Herro-Franke Studio Theater through the GalaPro mobile app. Captions are displayed directly on your smartphone or tablet and can be used alongside our Assistive Listening System.

The GalaPro app is available free of charge for Apple and Android devices. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play before your performance.

Don't have a smartphone or tablet? In-house devices are available free of charge. A valid photo ID is required when checking out a device from Guest Services on the day of a captioned performance.

For added convenience, complimentary device stands and holders are also available.

Learn more about how GalaPro works.

Captioned performance dates for the 2026/27 Season are:

Checota Powerhouse Theater

Footloose
Thursday, October 1, 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 7, 1:30pm
Saturday, October 10, 3:00pm
Sunday, October 18, 2:00pm
Wednesday, October 21, 1:30pm
Friday, October 23, 7:30pm

Heist
Saturday, December 5, 3:00pm
Wednesday, December 9, 1:30pm
Thursday, December 10, 7:30pm
Friday, December 11, 7:30pm
Sunday, December 13, 2:00pm
Wednesday, December 16, 1:30pm

John Proctor is the Villain
Saturday, January 23, 3:00pm
Wednesday, January 27, 1:30pm
Thursday, January 28, 7:30pm
Friday, January 29, 7:30pm
Wednesday, February 3, 1:30pm
Sunday, February 7, 2:00pm

The Cherry Tortured
Thursday, March 11, 7:30pm
Saturday, March 13, 3:00pm
Wednesday, March 17, 1:30pm
Friday, March 19, 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 24, 1:30pm
Sunday, March 28, 2:00pm

Somewhere 
Saturday, April 24, 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 28, 1:30pm
Thursday, April 29, 7:30pm
Wednesday, May 5, 1:30pm
Friday, May 7, 7:30pm
Sunday, May 9, 2:00pm

Herro-Franke Studio Theater

Instructions for a Séance
Wednesday, October 14, 1:30pm
Tuesday, October 20, 6:30pm
Saturday, October 24, 3:00pm
Wednesday, October 28, 1:30pm
Thursday, October 29, 7:30pm
Sunday, November 1, 2:00pm

Twelve Angry Men
Tuesday, February 9, 6:30pm
Wednesday, February 10, 1:30pm
Saturday, February 13, 3:00pm
Wednesday, February 17, 1:30pm
Friday, February 19, 7:30pm
Sunday, February 21, 2:00pm
Thursday, February 25, 7:30pm

Penelope
Thursday, April 15, 7:30pm
Saturday, April 17, 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 21, 1:30pm
Friday, April 23, 7:30pm
Sunday, April 25, 2:00pm

Milwaukee Rep offers ASL-interpreted performances for most productions throughout the season. When purchasing tickets online, look for the ASL symbol on the seating map. If purchasing by phone or in person, please request ASL seating so that we can place you in the appropriate seating area.

ASL-interpreted performance dates for the 2026/27 Season are:

Checota Powerhouse Theater 

Footloose – Friday, October 9, 7:30pm 
Heist – Friday, December 4, 7:30pm 
John Proctor is the Villain – Friday, February 5, 7:30pm 
The Cherry Tortured – Friday, March 19, 7:30pm 
Somewhere – Friday, May 7, 7:30pm 

Herro-Franke Studio Theater 

Instructions for a Séance – Friday, October 30, 7:30pm 
Twelve Angry Men – Friday, February 26, 7:30pm 
Penelope – Friday, April 30, 7:30pm 

Pabst Theater 

A Christmas Carol – Wednesday, December 9, 7pm

Milwaukee Rep offers wheelchair-accessible seating options in all of our theater venues for guests who use wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or other mobility devices. Accessible seating is available in a variety of locations throughout each venue.

Select seating locations throughout the Checota Powerhouse Theater and Herro-Franke Studio Theater include swing-arm seats and aisle handrails that provide additional support and stability for guests with mobility needs.

When purchasing tickets online, wheelchair-accessible seating is identified with the wheelchair symbol and companion seating is identified with the triangle symbol on the seating map.

For assistance selecting the seating option that best meets your needs, please contact our Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.

For guests who require additional seat width and support, Bariatric Seating is available in the Checota Powerhouse Theater and Herro-Franke Studio Theater. These seats are identified by the letter L on the seating map when purchasing tickets online.

For assistance selecting the seating option that best meets your needs, please contact our Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.

Accessible parking is available in designated spaces within the InterPark garage located beneath the Associated Bank River Center and connected directly to the Associated Bank Theater Center.

A passenger pick-up and drop-off zone is also available directly in front of Milwaukee Rep on East Wells Street beneath the marquee.

All public entrances to the Associated Bank Theater Center and performance venues are wheelchair accessible.

For guests who require assistance traveling between the entrance, lobby, and theater venues, Milwaukee Rep offers a courtesy wheelchair for use while visiting the Theater Center. We recommend contacting us in advance so our team can be prepared to assist you upon arrival.

The oversized elevator in the Sandra & William Haack Galleria provides access to all public levels of the Associated Bank Theater Center and is designed to accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and other mobility devices.

A wheelchair lift connects the Herzfeld Education & Engagement Center to the Riverwalk Patio landing, where a gently sloped ramp provides accessible access to the Riverwalk.

Accessible restrooms are available throughout the Associated Bank Theater Center. All restroom facilities include ADA-compliant fixtures and accessible stalls.

All-Gender Restrooms are available on Level 1 of the Sandra & William Haack Galleria and adjacent to the Lower Orchestra entrance of the Checota Powerhouse Theater.

A Universal Toilet Room is available on Level 2 and provides a private, all-gender, accessible restroom with both adult and infant changing tables. The Universal Toilet Room is ideal for guests who require additional privacy, caregiver assistance, or specialized accommodations.

Additional accessible restrooms are located throughout the Theater Center, including Levels 2 and 3 of the Haack Galleria.

If you need assistance locating the nearest restroom, please visit any Guest Services Desk and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

Changing Tables

Child changing tables are locate in the restrooms of the Stackner Cabaret and Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Haack Galleria. 

An adult changing table is located in the Universal Toilet Room on Level 2 of the Haack Galleria.

For guests who require additional seat width and support, Bariatric Seating is available in the Checota Powerhouse Theater and Herro-Franke Studio Theater. These seats are identified by the letter L on the seating map when purchasing tickets online.

For assistance selecting the seating option that best meets your needs, please contact our Ticket Office at 414-224-9490.

Located on Level 2 of the Associated Bank Theater Center, the Sensory/Wellness Room provides a calm and comfortable space for guests who may need a break from the sights, sounds, or activity of the theater environment.

Guests are welcome to use the room before, during, or after a performance. Whether you need a moment to regroup, support a sensory need, care for a family member, or simply enjoy a quieter setting, this space is available to help make your theater experience more comfortable.

If you need assistance locating the Sensory/Wellness Room, please visit any Guest Services Desk and a member of our team will be happy to assist you.

ADA-compliant service counters are available at all Guest Services Desks, the Ticket Office, the Level 2 Haack Galleria Concessions Bar, and the Herro-Franke Studio Theater Lobby Bar.