Kelly Clarkson Show

This is our last post when it comes to our trip to New York City. Besides the Broadway shows, the Kelly Clarkson Show was the next thing Kimberly was most excited about. Since seeing her on The Voice and watching her talk show, Kimberly felt Kelly was very relatable and funny and was really looking forward to being an audience member. I wish I could say that we loved it and it was awesome. Unfortunately, it was far from it. I understand that these are free tickets, but there was no consideration for individuals in powerchairs. Did we get to go in before everyone else, yes; but other than that, Kimberly's experience was terrible. The frustrating part is that I don't think the staff/production crew had any idea how bad it was for her. We were given front row seats. That might have been fine except there was a HUGE camera set up directly in front of her. I wish I could share a picture, but pictures were not allowed. Before the show, the cameraman did say to not worry, that he'll be moving around during the taping so her view would not blocked the whole time. So the show started and we were excited. She usually comes out and sings something in the beginning. Where we were sitting, we could not see her at all. Then during the show, for all the guests, that cameraman did not move. Kimberly could literally see nothing but that back of that cameraman. After the first segment, I asked if I could change positions with Kimberly. This would mean driving her big chair out a little, moving my folding chair over and positioning her back in the row. That way, she might get a glimpse of the guest being interviewed; she would still not be able to see Kelly herself. He was like, "No, that's okay, she's not in my way." I said, "No, I need to move her so she can see better." He said, sure, if we wanted to.

The Kelly Clarkson Show really needs to think of rearranging how they provide accessibility to those with limited mobility. It doesn't matter if they put you at the front of the line. It doesn't matter if you get to get to your seat first. It doesn't matter that the tickets are free. NOT IF YOU CAN'T EVEN SEE THE SHOW. We will not go back. Which is sad.