& Juliet
A TDF Autism Friendly Performance
See the blockbuster Broadway musical featuring hit pop songs in a welcoming environment
1. Who is this show for?
This is a special performance for individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as people with other developmental or cognitive disabilities who may benefit, not for the general public. Please read the venue and content warnings below to determine if this show is a match for you.
2. When is the show?
- Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1 p.m.
3. Where is the show?
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
124 West 43rd Street between Broadway and Sixth Avenue
New York City
Ticket Prices
Center Orchestra: $79
Side Orchestra: $73
Center Mezzanine: $70
Side Mezzanine: $65
Wheelchair Accessible seating and companions: $45
TDF service fee: $2 per ticket
You need a TDF account to place a ticket order. If you do not have one, please fill out this form so we can create one for you.
Tickets for this performance are only available through TDF! Beware of secondary ticket sellers who may pretend to have seats at a much higher price.
About the show
The musical & Juliet reimagines and continues Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Romeo & Juliet about teenage lovers whose feuding families try to keep them apart. While Romeo & Juliet is famous for its unhappy ending (spoiler alert: they both die), & Juliet asks the question: “What would happen instead if Juliet’s chose to live?” & Juliet features popular hits from the last 30 years, including songs originally performed by Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, *NSYNC and others.
Other information
Age recommendation: 8 and older. Children under age 4 will not be admitted.
Running time: 2 hours and 40 minutes including a 15-minute intermission
Accessibility: Every level of the theatre is accessible via elevator. There are no steps into the theatre. Wheelchair accessible locations are in the orchestra and the mezzanine. Multiple wheelchair accessible restrooms are available. Assistive listening devices are available.
Refunds are on a case-by-case basis up to 30 days before the performance. If you have an exceptional case such as COVID within 30 days of the performance, you must send proof of a positive test to autism@tdf.org for TDF to issue a refund. TDF is not responsible for cast changes or inclement weather and cannot refund in such situations. Refunds are only issued if a performance is canceled.
Content warnings:
- There is stage fog that may spread into the first few rows of the audience.
- Lighting adjustments will be made, but this production includes the use of bright lights and videos that include some flashing images.
- There are moments featuring pyrotechnics and confetti cannons. If you plan to sit in the orchestra but want to avoid confetti, please select seats starting in row K, where the mezzanine overhang begins, through row U.
- Earplugs and a limited number of noise-cancelling headphones will be available. Please feel free to bring your own ear protection.
What makes the performance autism-friendly?
To create an autism-friendly event, the show is performed in a welcoming, supportive environment for individuals with autism, sensory and communication disorders, or learning disabilities. Slight adjustments to lighting and sound are made for the performance. There will be Break Areas staffed by specialists in the field in the mezzanine and downstairs lobby in case any theatregoers need to leave their seats during the show. Downloadable resources, including a Visual Narrative with pictures of the theatre and the production, will be available on this page before the show.
We can make no assurances that this performance will be suitable for everyone with autism. Parents and guardians are solely responsible for their children’s viewing and engagement with the performance.
TDF wishes to acknowledge the following donors for their generous support of TDF Autism Friendly Performances:
Anonymous, Darlene and Stuart Altschuler, Theodore H. Barth Foundation, Sharon Chertok, The FAR Fund, Howard Gilman Foundation, Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, Jane and In Seon Hwang, Morgan Stanley Soundview Complex, NEXT for AUTISM, Paul Hastings, Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Foundation, Seventh District Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, Sony Corporation of America, Standard Industries, The Start It! Foundation, The Taft Foundation, Ronald and Catherine Weiss in honor of Joseph Flom
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council’s Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use and the Committee on Disabilities. This program is made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.