Muriel Kauffman Theatre

The Kauffman Center is located at 1601 Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District. If driving, the Arts District Garage offers attached parking with entrances at 17th and Wyandotte on the south side of the center. You can prepurchase garage parking or pay the current posted rate on arrival; the garage accepts cards only. An additional parking option is the Webster Garage at 17th and Wyandotte. For most performances, valet service is available on the south drop-off drive, which you enter from Broadway.

Public transit riders can use the KC Streetcar, which has a stop at 16th and Main Street. Bicycle racks are located on the south side of the building. Street closures occasionally affect access to the center, so allow extra time for your arrival, especially if you are unfamiliar with the area.

Accessible and companion seating, including removable seats or size-inclusive chairs, must be coordinated in advance for each specific performance by calling the ticket office at 816-994-7222 or emailing accessibility@kauffmancenter.org. Accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come basis near the garage building access points. Drop-off options include the north entrance via 16th Street or the south private drive accessible from Broadway.

Elevators serve all building levels except the Helzberg Hall Upper Grand Tier on level seven. Note that elevator access to a floor does not guarantee stair-free access to every seat. Complimentary assistive listening devices are available with an ID at the Gift Shop in the Brandmeyer Great Hall. Requests for ASL interpretation, captioning, or audio description should be made at least two weeks before the performance.

Courtesy wheelchairs are provided for arrival, intermission, and departure but are not available for full-visit loan or personal attendant care. Accessible restrooms are located on each level, and family restrooms with infant changing tables are available; the Mezzanine family restroom includes a universal changing table. Serenity rooms offer seating, a performance monitor, dimmable lights, and sensory tools, and sensory kits can be requested from staff. Nursing space can be reserved through the ticket office or requested during your visit.

The theater's horseshoe-inspired seating arrangement wraps around the stage, providing sightlines from multiple levels. With 1,800 seats total, the theater is purpose-built for theatrical productions and features a flexible orchestra pit and adjustable stage opening that can be configured for different types of performances. Your ticket does not include access to backstage areas. Review the event-specific seating map when selecting tickets to understand the view and location of your section and level.

Items such as walkers, strollers, and umbrellas must fit safely under your seat or in your lap. Larger items that do not fit will need to be stored outside the hall or checked at the coat check; staff can assist with this process. Keeping aisles clear is required for safety and accessibility.

The Brandmeyer Great Hall, the shared lobby, houses the Gift Shop where you can pick up assistive listening devices and purchase merchandise. Coat check services are available to store items that cannot be brought into the theater. Restrooms are located on each level of the building, including family and accessible options.

For ticketing questions, accessibility coordination, or general information, contact the Kauffman Center ticket office at 816-994-7222. Accessibility-specific inquiries can be directed to accessibility@kauffmancenter.org. The center's website is kauffmancenter.org. If you have specific questions about parking availability, late seating policies, or photography rules for your event, reaching out to the ticket office in advance is recommended.