09/22/2026
📣 Introducing improved accessibility in the balcony levels with NEW HANDRAILS at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre!
RBTL has been working for years to come up with a solution to make navigating the balcony steps safer and more secure for patrons. Now, thanks to Alpha Iron Works, custom individual iron rails adorn every row in the entirety of the balcony level.
“Providing this much needed work to our balcony seating to the benefit of our guests is one of the most important improvements we have made. We’re very happy to be able to continue our work toward creating improved accessible spaces through the restoration of our venue.” - RBTL COO, Linda Glosser
“Trying to restore an almost 100-year-old building has its challenges, but also, it's opportunities. In this case, the opportunity was to both be inventive, and at the same time, make it easier for people to be safe. Due to fire safety laws, we could not put a railing in the middle of the aisle, so these individual handrails are the result. Both aesthetic and functional, it’s a win for all!” - RBTL CEO and Board Chair, Arnie Rothschild
This is another step towards RBTL’s mission to improve the theatre-going experience and provide a renowned entertainment venue through the ongoing work of Project RestOURation and we are excited to share more with you all.
