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October 2017 | Upcoming accessible performances at Chicago area theatres
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ChicagoPlays Access
is a monthly communication service to promote accessible performances for people with disabilities.The email includes listings of upcoming ASL Interpreted, Audio Described and Touch Tour performances, Open Captioned performances and Autism Friendly performances.
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Audio Described/Touch Tour Performances
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Thursday, October 5 at 8 p.m. (Touch Tour Only begins at 6:30 p.m.)
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Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
5779 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL
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Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 6 p.m.) AND
Sunday, October 15 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
TICKETS:
For reservations call (773) 871-3000
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Friday, October 6 at 8 p.m. (Touch Tour begins at 6:30 p.m.)
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Shattered Globe Theatre at Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL
$20 tickets available with code “ACCESS.” Tickets are currently available at
www.theaterwit.org
, in person at the Theater Wit Box Office or by calling (773) 975-8150.
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Saturday, October 7 at 2 p.m. (Touch Tour begins at 12:30 p.m.)
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Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL
For access to reserved, discounted seating enter the promo code AUDIO when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).
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Saturday, October 14 at 4 p.m. (Touch Tour begins at 2:30 p.m.)
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Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL
Patrons wishing to make reservations for any special performance or take advantage of any accessibility service may contact Accessibility Coordinator Erica Foster directly at 773-761-4477 x703 or
access@lifelinetheatre.com
, or in person at the Lifeline Box Office (6912 N. Glenwood Ave.) Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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Sunday, October 15 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL
When purchasing tickets for an accessible performance, please indicate that you are interested in the service that's being offered -- that will allow us to give you the best possible seats and assistance.
In person: 1650 N Halsted
Phone: (312) 335-1650
TTY: (312) 335-3830
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Saturday, October 21 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour ONLY)
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Quest Theatre Ensemble
1609 W. Gregory, Chicago, IL
Pre-show touch tour. Admission free, but reservations strongly suggested and may be made at
www.questensemble.org
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Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12 p.m.)
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Lyric Opera Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL
To purchase tickets, call our Audience Services Department at 312.827.5600 or email
nomalley@lyricopera.org
to put you in touch with a ticket agent.
Tickets for those participating in the touch tour and/or audio described performance - plus one companion ticket - are $20 each.
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Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12 p.m.)
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL
Described by Jason Harrington
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION
Phone: 312.595.5600
TTY: 312.595.5699
Group Sales: 312.595.5678
Fax: 312.595.5644
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Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 2 p.m.)
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Steep Theatre
1115 W. Berwyn, Chicago, IL
Tickets to our audio described performance are $10. Use the code TOUCH online at
steeptheatre.com
or over the phone at 773-649-3186. Ticket inquiries can also be made by email at
access@steeptheatre.com
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Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour ONLY begins at 1:45 p.m.)
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Raven Theatre
6157 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
Call 773.338.2177 to make your reservation.
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Open-Captioned Performances
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Thursday, October 5 at 8 p.m.
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Rivendell Theatre Ensemble
5779 N. Ridge, Chicago, IL
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Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. AND
Saturday, October 7 at 3 p.m. AND
Wednesday, October 11 at 2 p.m.
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Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
TICKETS:
For reservations call (773) 871-3000
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Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL
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Saturday, October 7 at 3 p.m.
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Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N. Halsted, Chicago, IL
When purchasing tickets for an accessible performance, please indicate that you are interested in the service that's being offered -- that will allow us to give you the best possible seats and assistance.
In person: 1650 N Halsted
Phone: (312) 335-1650
TTY: (312) 335-3830
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Saturday, October 14 at 2 p.m.
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Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL
For access to reserved, discounted seating enter the promo code OPEN when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD).
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Saturday, October 14 at 2:30 p.m.
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Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Blvd. Skokie, IL
When purchasing tickets for a captioned performance by phone or in person, please indicate that you are interested in the service that's being offered -- that will allow us to give you the best possible seats to view the captioning unit. For online purchases, select the Open Caption section. Call: 847.673.6300
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Friday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL
Patrons wishing to make reservations for any special performance or take advantage of any accessibility service may contact Accessibility Coordinator Erica Foster directly at 773-761-4477 x703 or
access@lifelinetheatre.com
, or in person at the Lifeline Box Office (6912 N. Glenwood Ave.) Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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Saturday, October 28 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL
Patrons wishing to make reservations for any special performance or take advantage of any accessibility service may contact Accessibility Coordinator Erica Foster directly at 773-761-4477 x703 or
access@lifelinetheatre.com
, or in person at the Lifeline Box Office (6912 N. Glenwood Ave.) Monday-Friday from 9am to 5pm.
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Sunday, October 29 at 3 p.m.
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Raven Theatre
6157 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL
Call 773.338.2177 to make your reservation.
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ASL-Interpreted Performances
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Friday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m.
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Victory Gardens Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
TICKETS:
For reservations call (773) 871-3000
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Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m.
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Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL
To access reserved, discounted seating in the front five rows for a signed performance, enter the promo code SIGN when purchasing online or call the box office at 312.443.3800 (voice) or 312.443.3829 (TTY/TDD). Tickets: $30
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Saturday, October 21 at 3 p.m.
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Theatre-Hikes at the Morton Arboretum
4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL
Reserve tickets: Online -
http://bit.ly/2thMqyD
, Phone - 630-725-2066, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., In person at the Visitor Center
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Friday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL
Duo-Interpreted
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION
Phone: 312.595.5600
TTY: 312.595.5699
Group Sales: 312.595.5678
Fax: 312.595.5644
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For a complete list of upcoming ASL-Interpreted, Audio-Described and Touch Tour performances, Open-Captioned and Autism-Friendly performances visit:
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The League of Chicago Theatres is committed to working with Chicago area theatres to make live theatre accessible to everyone. The League of Chicago Theatres is a non-profit alliance of theatres which leverages its collective strength to promote, support, and advocate for Chicago's theatre industry locally, nationally, and internationally.
If you have a question or suggestion, please contact
Ben Thiem.
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