Are theatres equipped with any special hearing aid devices?
Most Broadway theatres are equipped with the IRLS, Infra-Red Listening System. This wonderful aid for the hearing impaired has been helping audiences to have the best experience in sound since 1981. Generally there are a limited number of these headsets available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you arrive early enough at the theatre you are sure to get one. The services are free of charge. You are required to leave a personal ID when you accept your IRLS headset, which will be returned to you when you return your headset.