March 2019 | Upcoming accessible performances at Chicago area theatres
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.
March Performances
Audio Described/Touch Tour Performances
Saturday, March 2 at 8 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 

Tickets can be purchased in person at The Second City Box Office, by phone at 312-337-3992, or via email to access@secondcity.com . For more information on The Second City’s accessibility services in Chicago email access@secondcity.com .
Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12:30 p.m.)
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 

Enter promo code AUDIO. Tickets can be purchased at the Goodman box office (312.443.3800) or online at www.goodmantheatre.org/Tickets/Accessibility/
Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour only begins at 1:45 p.m.)
Raven Theatre
6157 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 

Purchase tickets online at www.raventheatre.com , by phone at 773-338-2177 or by e-mailing John Weagly at john@raventheatre.com . Use code ACCESS for $35.00 tickets.
Wednesday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Broadway In Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 

If you are in need of theatre tickets that require accessible seating you can purchase through  Ticketmaster , but for personalized service please call our accessibility line (312) 977-1700 and press 5 (TTY: (800) 359-2525) or email the accessible office at  accessibility@broadwayinchicago.com . Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you, an accessibility specialist will return your call within 24 hours to take your priority reservation.  
Saturday, March 9 at 4 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
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
Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 6 p.m.)
Lookingglass Theatre
821 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 

To buy tickets, please call the box office at 312-337-0665.
Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL

Phone: 312.595.5600
TTY: 312.595.5699
Group sales: 312.595.5678
Fax: 312.595.5644
Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12 p.m.)
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Upper 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.
Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 6 p.m.)
Chimera Ensemble at The Flat Iron Arts Building
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 

Please email nicole@chimeraensemble.com with any questions. Tickets are $16-$23.
Sunday, March 24 at 11 a.m. (Touch tour begins at 10 a.m.)
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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open-Captioned Performances
Saturday, March 2 at 4 p.m. AND
Friday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 at 3 p.m.
Raven Theatre
6157 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 

Purchase tickets online at www.raventheatre.com , by phone at 773-338-2177 or by e-mailing John Weagly at john@raventheatre.com . Use code ACCESS for $35.00 tickets.
All Performances March 8 - March 24
Chimera Ensemble at The Flat Iron Arts Building
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 

Please email nicole@chimeraensemble.com with any questions. Tickets are $16-$23.
Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 

Enter promo code OPEN. Tickets can be purchased at the Goodman box office (312.443.3800) or online at www.goodmantheatre.org/Tickets/Accessibility/
Thursday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Writers Theatre
325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL 

For information about attending or subscribing contact access@writerstheatre.org or 847-786-6014. 
Saturday, March 16 at 3 p.m.
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
Monday, March 18 at 8 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL 

Tickets can be purchased in person at The Second City Box Office, by phone at 312-337-3992, or via email to access@secondcity.com . For more information on The Second City’s accessibility services in Chicago email access@secondcity.com .
Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Broadway In Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 

If you are in need of theatre tickets that require accessible seating you can purchase through  Ticketmaster , but for personalized service please call our accessibility line (312) 977-1700 and press 5 (TTY: (800) 359-2525) or email the accessible office at  accessibility@broadwayinchicago.com . Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you, an accessibility specialist will return your call within 24 hours to take your priority reservation.  
Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. AND 1 p.m.
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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Lookingglass Theatre
821 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 

To buy tickets, please call the box office at 312-337-0665.
Sunday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Broadway In Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 

If you are in need of theatre tickets that require accessible seating you can purchase through  Ticketmaster , but for personalized service please call our accessibility line (312) 977-1700 and press 5 (TTY: (800) 359-2525) or email the accessible office at  accessibility@broadwayinchicago.com . Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you, an accessibility specialist will return your call within 24 hours to take your priority reservation.  
ASL-Interpreted Performances
Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Broadway In Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 

If you are in need of theatre tickets that require accessible seating you can purchase through  Ticketmaster , but for personalized service please call our accessibility line (312) 977-1700 and press 5 (TTY: (800) 359-2525) or email the accessible office at  accessibility@broadwayinchicago.com . Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you, an accessibility specialist will return your call within 24 hours to take your priority reservation.  
Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 

Call 630.896.6666 or email KevinB@paramountarts.com , and ask for the Sign Interpreted Performance.
Saturday, March 9 at 11 a.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL

Phone: 312.595.5600
TTY: 312.595.5699
Group sales: 312.595.5678
Fax: 312.595.5644
Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 

Enter promo code SIGN. Tickets can be purchased at the Goodman box office (312.443.3800) or online at www.goodmantheatre.org/Tickets/Accessibility/
Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Writers Theatre
325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL 

For information about attending or subscribing contact access@writerstheatre.org or 847-786-6014. 
Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m.
Broadway In Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 

If you are in need of theatre tickets that require accessible seating you can purchase through  Ticketmaster , but for personalized service please call our accessibility line (312) 977-1700 and press 5 (TTY: (800) 359-2525) or email the accessible office at  accessibility@broadwayinchicago.com . Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you, an accessibility specialist will return your call within 24 hours to take your priority reservation.  
Wednesday, March 27 at 1:30 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 

If you are in need of theatre tickets that require accessible seating you can purchase through  Ticketmaster , but for personalized service please call our accessibility line (312) 977-1700 and press 5 (TTY: (800) 359-2525) or email the accessible office at  accessibility@broadwayinchicago.com . Leave your name and a phone number where we can reach you, an accessibility specialist will return your call within 24 hours to take your priority reservation.  
Access Calendar
For a complete list of upcoming ASL-Interpreted, Audio-Described and Touch Tour performances, Open-Captioned and Autism-Friendly performances visit:

Please note that all performances listed are subject to availability and information may change. We encourage you to confirm all details with the individual theatre box offices.
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 .