Accessibility
Available Assistive Devices and Technology
Assistive Listening (Michigan & State)
Assistive Radio Frequency (R.F.) listening devices are available from the Michigan Theater’s Guest Service desk beginning 30 minutes before all performances and screenings in the Main Auditorium. Anyone with or without a hearing aid or cochlear implant may use the device from any seat in the Main. A major credit card or driver’s license is needed as a security deposit.
Descriptive Audio
Descriptive audio is available only at the Michigan Main Auditorium. It is not at all available at the Screening Room or the State Theatre.
Open Captions
All screenings are open captioned on Wednesdays, where available, depending on the title.
Closed Captioning (Michigan & State)
For films that include closed captioning, closed captioning devices (small easy-to-read LED screens) are available. These devices can be used in the Michigan Theater’s historic Main Auditorium and Screening Room and in all four theaters at the State Theatre.
Please note that not all films are equipped with closed captioning. We will include information on whether closed captioning is available on the film page.
Accessible Seating
Accessible seating for Ticketmaster-only events can be purchased by contacting the box office directly at boxoffice@marquee-arts.org or 734-668-8397 ext. 1140 (Mon-Fri 9-5). Accessible seating for all other ticketed events can be purchased online by clicking the “Need Accessible Seating” button on the sales page.
Patrons who cannot or do not wish to transfer from their wheelchairs to theater seats should request wheelchair seating locations when ordering tickets for Ticketmaster events. All accessible seats are marked on the seating charts available below. For general admission events, all seats are available on a first come, first served basis – with those in wheelchairs or scooters having the priority to accessible seats.
The wheelchair accessible sections allow for one companion seat per wheelchair. If your party consists of more needing companion seats for a Ticketmaster event, we will attempt to seat your party as close together as possible, but we cannot offer a guarantee.
Marquee Arts staff and volunteers are available at all performances and screenings to assist patrons with disabilities from the front of the building to their seats or wheelchair accessible locations. They are not able to assist patrons in transferring or to provide personal attendant services.
If you have a hearing or visual impairment and need specific seating or transfer seats please reach out to our box office team before the scheduled screening or event at: boxoffice@marquee-arts.org or 734-668-8397 ext. 1140 (Mon-Fri 9-5).
Getting from one floor to the next
An elevator is available at the State Theatre for anyone who needs assistance getting to the second and third floors. An up-escalator is also available between the second and third floors. Due to the historic structure of the Michigan Theater, we are unfortunately unable to provide either elevator or escalator access to the Main Auditorium’s balcony.
Accessible Parking
There is a drop-off area to the left of the main entrance on Liberty Street that coincides with a crosswalk ramp. This is a great entrance to use to avoid stepping onto curbs. Several accessible parking spaces are located within a block’s radius on State St., Thompson St., E. Liberty St., and E. Washington St, as well as the Maynard parking structure.
Water Fountains
At the Michigan Theater, water fountains are available on the main floor near the restrooms. At the State Theatre, a water fountain is available on the second floor near the restrooms. Cups of water are also available at the concession of both theaters upon request.
Handicap Accessible Restrooms
Handicap accessible restrooms are located in the Michigan Theater’s first floor restrooms and in the State’s second floor restrooms.