Attending a Norton Center Performance

• tickets

Due to the nature of the performing arts, all dates, programs
and artists are subject to change without notice. The views
and opinions expressed by the artists may not necessarily
be shared by the Norton Center for the Arts or Centre College.
Tickets are released only when full payment is received.
Refunds and exchanges are given only in the case of event
cancellation. Handling fees are not refundable. A portion
of each ticket is allocated to the building restoration and
exhibition fund.
If you cannot attend a performance, you may give your
tickets to family, friends or coworkers. Tickets can also be
accepted as a donation to the Norton Center. In such cases,
tickets must be returned no later than one hour prior to
the performance to receive a statement for tax deduction
purposes.

• special needs

The Norton Center is accessible to persons with disabilities,
assuring a pleasurable performance experience. Accessible
seating for persons with disabilities and a companion is
available for all shows on a first-come, first-served basis.
Be sure to mention your interest in wheelchair-accessible
seating or other accommodations when placing your
ticket order. Wheelchairs are available on a first-come,
first-served basis and are for on-property use only.

• doors

Lobby doors open approximately sixty minutes prior to
the announced performance time. Theatre doors open
approximately thirty minutes prior to curtain. Latecomers
will be seated at the discretion of management and may
not necessarily be in the originally assigned seat.

• children

Children are welcome at events. Regardless of age, all
children must have their own tickets and sit in their own
seats. Out of respect to other ticket holders, the Norton
Center reserves the right to have parents remove disruptive
children upon immediate request.

• concert courtesies and etiquette

Part of enjoying a live performance is enjoying it with
other people. Adhering to the following will help maximize
your experience, and the experience of others:
• Remember to turn off or silence electronic devices –
including cell phones, pagers, smart phones, games
and computers.
• Please refrain from texting, tweeting and emailing during
performances, as the glow from your device is disruptive
to others.
• Due to the acoustics of our theatres, audience members
should be aware that all sounds and noises - including
coughing, whispering, dropping programs, and singing
along - can be heard on stage and throughout the
theatre just as well as is the music from the stage. If you
can hear it, so can others.
• If you are not sure when to clap (especially during
movements of a classical music concert), please pause
and follow the lead of others.
• A quick departure is noticed by everyone in the audience,
especially by performers on stage. Please refrain from
leaving the theatre mid-way through a performance
unless it is an emergency.