October 2018 | 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.
CORRECTION: The address of The Magic Parlour's Open Captioned performance on 10/13 was incorrectly listed in the last email.
October Performances
Audio Described/Touch Tour Performances
Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 

Tickets can be purchased in person, online: https://experience.mcachicago.org/3509/3513 , or over the phone: (312) 397-4010.
Sunday, October 7 at 4 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 2:30 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.
Wednesday, October 10 at 2 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 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, October 13 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12:30 p.m.)
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 

Enter promo code AUDIO. Tickets are just $30 and can be purchased at the Goodman box office (312.443.3800) or online at www.goodmantheatre.org/Tickets/Accessibility/
Sunday, October 14 at 2 p.m.
Oriental 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.  
Sunday, October 14 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12 p.m.)
Lyric Opera of 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. 
Sunday, October 14 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 LindsayR@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.
Saturday, October 20 at 2:30 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 1 p.m.)
Remy Bumppo Theatre 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 .
Sunday, October 21 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12 p.m.)
Lyric Opera of 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. 
Tuesday, October 23 at 10 a.m.
The Theatre School at DePaul University at the Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo, Chicago, IL 

Box Office: (312) 922-1999
Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m. (Touch tour begins at 12 p.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, October 28 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
Open-Captioned Performances
Wednesday, October 3 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.  
Thursday, October 11 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
Friday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 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, October 13 at 2 p.m.
Oriental 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, October 13 at 2:30 p.m.
Northlight Theatre
9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 

Please indicate your need for captioning when purchasing your tickets by phone 847.673.6300 to be seated in the correct area, or use the “Purchase by Seat” option when buying online (select the LEFT section and look for the symbol indicating seats for open captioning)
Saturday, October 13 at 4:30 p.m.
The House Theatre of Chicago at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel
17 E. Monroe, Chicago, IL 

Access tickets are available online or over the phone. Our access tickets are $39.50 and are available for any patrons who require use of our Access services for that performance. To purchase tickets, visit www.themagicparlourchicago.com/reservations ; when completing the check-out process, use code "ACCESS." Or, you can call us in the box office at 773-769-3832! Please plan to arrive at the Potter's Lounge of the Palmer House hotel (located on the lobby level) no later than 4:15 PM.
Saturday, October 20 at 2 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 

Enter promo code OPEN. Tickets are just $30 and can be purchased at the Goodman box office (312.443.3800) or online at www.goodmantheatre.org/Tickets/Accessibility/
Saturday, October 20 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
Sunday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m.
American Blues Theater at Stage 773
1225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL 

Call (773) 654-3103, or email LindsayR@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, October 25 at 1 p.m. AND 7:30 p.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
Friday, October 26 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.
Saturday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m. AND 12:30 p.m.
Chicago Children's Theatre
100 S. Racine, Chicago, IL 

For more information about access and inclusion at CCT, please visit their  Accessibility page , or contact the Access department at  access@chicagochildrenstheatre.org .
Saturday, October 27 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.
Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m.
Oriental 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.  
Sunday, October 28 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
ASL-Interpreted Performances
Thursday, October 4 at 7 p.m.
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 

For tickets call 630.896.6666 or email AmandaK@paramountarts.com
Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. AND
Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 

Tickets can be purchased in person, online: https://experience.mcachicago.org/3509/3513 , or over the phone: (312) 397-4010.
Saturday, October 6 at 2 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 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.  
Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m.
Oriental 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.  
Sunday, October 14 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.  
Sunday, October 14 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
Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 

Enter promo code SIGN. Tickets are just $30 and can be purchased at the Goodman box office (312.443.3800) or online at www.goodmantheatre.org/Tickets/Accessibility/
Thursday, October 25 at 10 a.m. AND
Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m.
The Theatre School at DePaul University at the Merle Reskin Theatre
60 E. Balbo, Chicago, IL 

Box Office: (312) 922-1999
Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL 

Duo-Interpreted
Phone: 312.595.5600
TTY: 312.595.5699
Group Sales: 312.595.5678
Fax: 312.595.5644
Saturday, October 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children's Theatre
100 S. Racine, Chicago, IL 

For more information about access and inclusion at CCT, please visit their  Accessibility page , or contact the Access department at  access@chicagochildrenstheatre.org .
Autism/Sensory Friendly Performances
Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 

Tickets can be purchased in person, online: https://experience.mcachicago.org/3509/3513 , or over the phone: (312) 397-4010.
Sunday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. AND 12:30 p.m.
Chicago Children's Theatre
100 S. Racine, Chicago, IL 

For more information about access and inclusion at CCT, please visit their  Accessibility page , or contact the Access department at  access@chicagochildrenstheatre.org .
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 .