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- From 2:00 PM
Beauty and The Beast’s sensory-friendly matinee at Seattle’s Paramount
For this Beauty and The Beast matinee, talking, standing, moving around or leaving a seat are all allowed. Seattle Theatre Group says patrons will not be removed for sound, movement or behavior connected to differing cognitive or developmental needs. The performance is Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, at The Paramount Theatre.
Support for different ways of experiencing a show
STG describes a welcoming setting for patrons with or without neurodivergent needs. A quiet-and-activity area will be available inside the theater; fidgets, earplugs and noise-canceling earmuffs are listed among the lobby supports. Visitors may also bring items such as manipulatives, seat cushions, comfort objects and other personal support items. STG says its staff are trained to assist families.
The organization’s sensory-performance information also lists lower sound, low house lighting during the performance and reduced strobe or audience-directed lighting. It says patrons may use phones or tablets with headphones, and that the theater will have additional staff and volunteers, with a specialized therapist assigned to each seating section. A show-specific sensory guide is marked as forthcoming; check for it before the performance if you need details about a particular moment or adjustment.
A pre-show tour can be arranged through STG’s Education Department. For tour inquiries, contact [email protected].
Further reading: Beauty and The Beast Sensory Friendly Performance - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · Sensory-Friendly Performances - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
Access services have different dates—and one detail to confirm
There is conflicting information about ASL at the 2 p.m. sensory-friendly performance. STG’s sensory-friendly program page says ASL is available for this performance, while its dated access listing names ASL-interpreted shows at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 2 and 1 p.m. Jan. 3. If an interpreter at the matinee is essential, confirm directly with STG before booking.
The dated listing also schedules audio description for Jan. 3 at 1 p.m., and open captions for Dec. 27 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 30 at 7:30 p.m. These are separate performances, not additional sessions at the sensory-friendly matinee. GalaPro closed captioning is listed for every performance; viewing captions on a mobile device requires the app.
Further reading: Sensory-Friendly Performances - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · Accessible Performances - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · Beauty and The Beast Sensory Friendly Performance - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
One sensory-friendly matinee
STG lists one sensory-friendly performance for this event. Other Beauty and The Beast access-service dates are separate showtimes, not parts of the Jan. 2 matinee.
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027 · The Paramount Theatre
- Beauty and The Beast — Sensory-Friendly Performance
Before you go
A Saturday matinee
The performance begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027. Doors open at 1 p.m. STG has not posted an end time or runtime.
Beauty and The Beast Sensory Friendly Performance - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
Reserved seats; check the current price
The event listing specifies reserved seating but does not state a ticket price or current availability. STG’s official event page links to ticketing. A facility fee applies to every purchase. Buying in person at The Paramount Theatre box office avoids online ticketing fees, but not the facility fee; the box office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
STG says tickets other than qualifying series-subscription tickets cannot be refunded, exchanged or canceled.
Beauty and The Beast Sensory Friendly Performance - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · FAQ - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
No show-specific age rule is posted
STG generally recommends against theater events for children under 4 and usually requires a ticket for every attendee, regardless of age. Its FAQ says a baby or toddler may sit on a caregiver’s lap if not disruptive, but still needs a ticket unless the event listing says otherwise. No such exception is posted for this performance.
FAQ - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · Beauty and The Beast Sensory Friendly Performance - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
Main-floor accessible seating; no elevators
Wheelchair-accessible seating and companion seats are on the main floor. Accessible seats can be purchased online, by phone or in person. The Paramount has no elevators. Its accessible entrance is on Pine Street at 9th Avenue; ushers or security staff outside can direct patrons to it.
STG reports no ADA parking at the theater. The accessible passenger drop-off is in front on Pine Street, which is one-way west. Complimentary seating-escort service is available on request; request it at least 48 hours before the performance. STG will try to accommodate later requests but cannot guarantee an escort.
Getting to The Paramount Theatre
Downtown location and transit
The Paramount Theatre is at 911 Pine St., on the corner of 9th Avenue and Pine Street, one block north of the Seattle Convention Center and across from the Convention Place Metro Tunnel entrance. STG says the theater is within walking distance of major bus stops and links to the King County Metro trip planner. The map and trip-planner links can calculate directions from your starting point.
Parking and drop-off
The theater has no parking lot of its own. STG lists nearby paid garages at the Grand Hyatt’s 7th and Pike Street Garage, the Seattle Convention Center and Pacific Place Mall, along with metered street parking. Street meters are free after 8 p.m. and on Sundays; no rates are stated.
A passenger drop-off zone is at 9th Avenue and Pine Street. The accessible passenger drop-off is in front of the theater on Pine Street, which is one-way west.
Paramount Directions & Parking - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · Accessibility Services - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
Accessible entrance
The accessible entrance is on Pine Street at 9th Avenue. Ushers or security staff outside can direct patrons to it. STG says The Paramount has no elevators and no ADA parking at the theater.
Before you make a plan
Can a personal care attendant attend without a ticket charge?
A patron who needs a round-the-clock personal care attendant to attend may arrange complimentary admission for that attendant directly with STG. Seating together or nearby depends on availability.
Can I bring food or drink for a medical or disability-related need?
STG allows outside food or drink when required for disability, medical or special needs. Contact the organization before attending to discuss specific dietary accommodations.
Accessibility Services - Seattle Theatre Group ↗ · FAQ - Seattle Theatre Group ↗
Location & Google Maps
The Paramount Theatre
911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
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