General Note
This is a review of the accessibility of the theater, of the lighting/sound/scent design of the show, and a list of content warnings as a way to prep folks with various needs before they go see it.
This is not meant to scare anyone away from seeing the show. Most productions have about the same amount of content warnings and sensory warnings to go along with it, they’re just rarely explicitly written down.
For some people, knowing these things ahead of time makes it easier to enjoy the show because they know what to expect. And, often, makes those people more likely to see it in the first place. I hope that it’s helpful!
I am also happy to clarify any specifics, just send me a message or an email and I will respond when I can.
Theater
Nederlander Theatre
All comments on the accessibility of lighting are in reference to seats on the far left side of the orchestra. Lighting is usually more accessible from the center and/or mezzanine.
Bathrooms:
no explicitly gender neutral options
located up the central staircase (above the orchestra) and there is one non-gendered accessible restroom on the far left of the orchestra
the stalls have really clear red/green vacancy labels
Other theater accessibility:
there is no elevator, though street to orch is step-free
they have several accessible seats, as well as an accessible bar
with advanced notice, they can supply captioning, audio description, and assistive listening options
Click here for more information on the physical accessibility of this theater.
Light/Sound/Scent
General:
The theater signals that the show is about to start (pre-show and during intermission) by briefly dimming and bringing up the house lights a few times
If you’re sitting on far orchestra left or far right, the down/side lights on the stage may be somewhat shining in your face
I was personally fine without earplugs/ear defenders for this show while in the 8th row
Act I:
Travelin’ Song/Bad - neon lights come on that say “TAMPA” and occasionally switch between colors during the songs, sometimes rapidly
Woman of the World - there’s a spotlight that quickly flashes on/off on Maizy 2x during the number
Corn (reprise) - some moving lights, though they are pointed down so they feel less flashy
Act II:
Best Man Wins - moving lights after the dance they do in a line across the stage, also pointed downward so it is less potentially jarring
Best Man Wins - at the end of the number there are 2 quick lighting changes
Corn Mix - this number goes through a bunch of different periods of time and denotes this via quick lighting shifts
Content Warnings
This kinda contains spoilers! Be warned!
General:
Manipulative relationship(s)
Sex-related jokes/innuendos
(Though this show is a comedy so the heavier content does not feel heavy at all)