February 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.
February Performances
Audio Described/Touch Tour Performances
Saturday, February 9 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12:30 p.m.)
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL 

Please call our Box Office at (773) 753-4472 to purchase tickets, as we may have suggested seating for you.
Sunday, February 10 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.
Saturday, February 16 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, February 17 at 2:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1:30 p.m.)
American Blues Theater at Stage 773
1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 

Call (773) 654-3103, or email suzyR@AmericanBluesTheater.com for discounted Access tickets. Buy tickets online at www.americanbluestheater.com
Use code "ACCESS" online or over the phone for special $25 tickets.
Thursday, February 21 at 2 p.m.
Chicago Opera Theater at the Studebaker Theater
410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 

Access tickets are $20 and can be ordered by calling (312) 704-8414 or emailing sg@cot.org .
Saturday, February 23 at 2 p.m. AND
Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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, February 23 at 2:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1 p.m.)
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company at Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL

For more information or questions about Audio Description/Touch Tours, please contact Mackenzie Nilsen, Marketing Manger at 773.244.8119, x302 or at mnilsen@remybumppo.org .
Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m.
Steep Theatre
1115 W. Berwyn, Chicago, IL

Access Tickets: $10 (Steep’s universal discount for students, artists, whomever)
(773) 649-3186
Sunday, February 24 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.
Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12:30 p.m.)
The Theatre School at DePaul University
2350 N. Racine, Chicago, IL 

Box Office: (312) 922-1999
Open-Captioned Performances
Saturday, February 9 at 4 p.m.
Porchlight Music Theatre at Ruth Page Theater
1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 

Phone: (773) 777-9884 or online at: www.porchlightmusictheatre.org
Sunday, February 10 at 2 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL 

Please call our Box Office at (773) 753-4472 to purchase tickets, as we may have suggested seating for you.
Saturday, February 16 at 4 p.m.
TimeLine Theatre
615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL

TimeLine Theatre Box Office phone: (773) 281-8463 x6; Box Office email: boxoffice@timelinetheatre.com . Our access ticket is $22/ticket without fees. The code is OPENCAP and can be used online or over the phone. Anyone using Open Captioning for this performance is welcome to use the code! Please indicate if you are going to be using the service so we can reserve the most advantageous seats for you.
Sunday, February 17 at 3 p.m.
Steep Theatre
1115 W. Berwyn, Chicago, IL

Access Tickets: $10 (Steep’s universal discount for students, artists, whomever)
(773) 649-3186
Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. AND
Friday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.
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, February 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse
175 E. Chestnut, 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, February 21 at 7:30 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
TTY: (312) 335-3830
Saturday, February 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Chicago Children's Theatre at The Station
100 S. Racine, Chicago, IL

Call Guest Services by phone: 312.374.8835
Saturday, February 23 at 2 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.  
Saturday, February 23 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/
Sunday, February 24 at 2:30 p.m.
American Blues Theater at Stage 773
1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 

Call (773) 654-3103, or email suzyR@AmericanBluesTheater.com for discounted Access tickets. Buy tickets online at www.americanbluestheater.com
Use code "ACCESS" online or over the phone for special $25 tickets.
ASL-Interpreted Performances
Friday, February 1 at 10 a.m. AND
Sunday, February 3 at 2 p.m.
The Theatre School at DePaul University's Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo Dr., Chicago, IL 

Box Office: (312) 922-1999
Sunday, February 17 at 2 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.  
Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30 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/
Friday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The Theatre School at DePaul University
2350 N. Racine, Chicago, IL 

Box Office: (312) 922-1999
Saturday, February 23 at 9:30 a.m.
Chicago Children's Theatre at The Station
100 S. Racine, Chicago, IL

Call Guest Services by phone: 312.374.8835
Sunday, February 24 at 2 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse
175 E. Chestnut, 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.  
Sunday, February 24 at 7:30 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
TTY: (312) 335-3830
Wednesday, February 27 at 7:30 p.m.
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.  
Autism/Sensory Friendly Performances
Sunday, February 3 at 3 p.m.
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood Ave., 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, February 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Chicago Children's Theatre at The Station
100 S. Racine, Chicago, IL

Call Guest Services by phone: 312.374.8835
Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m.
The Theatre School at DePaul University's Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo Dr., Chicago, IL 

Box Office: (312) 922-1999
Sunday, February 24 at 9:30 a.m.
Chicago Children's Theatre at The Station
100 S. Racine, Chicago, IL

Call Guest Services by phone: 312.374.8835
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 .