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A HOME WHAT HOWLS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company 1650 N. Halsted Street, Chicago

A coyote howling. A home in disarray. A young woman alone. In Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere, Soledad Vargas is in the city, fighting for her family’s right to live […]

  • Open Captions

What’s Your Like at Malarkey Comedy

Malarkey Comedy 1501 N. Kingsbury Dr, Chicago

The Tellin' Tales Theatre's Improv Team "What's Yours Like" is inspired by a theme developed by the audience at the start of each show. Then, improvisers with and without disabilities leap into action and develop humorous and unpredictable narratives in real time. This time stand-up comics with and without disabilities open for us! Sponsored by […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • Wheelchair Accessible

The Band’s Visit- Open Caption Performance at Writers Theatre

Nichols Theatre 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe

In a small Israeli desert town where every day feels the same, a lost bus arrives carrying an Egyptian Police Band. With no hotel and no buses until morning, the […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Digital Documents Available
  • In Person
  • Open Captions
  • Wheelchair Accessible

ANTIGONE at Court Theatre

BY SOPHOCLES DIRECTED BY GABRIELLE RANDLE-BENT, ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR As Antigone mourns her brothers, she must decide if she will sacrifice her life to balance the scales of justice. Associate […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Assistive Listening Devices
  • Audio Description
  • Digital Documents Available
  • In Person
  • Touch Tour
  • Wheelchair Accessible

A HOME WHAT HOWLS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company 1650 N. Halsted Street, Chicago

A coyote howling. A home in disarray. A young woman alone. In Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere, Soledad Vargas is in the city, fighting for her family’s right to live […]

  • Audio Description
  • Touch Tour

Black Grace Family Matinee at Harris Theater for Music and Dance

Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E Randolph Dr, Chicago

Age Recommendation: PNC Family Series is recommended for children and adults ages 4 and older. However, children of all ages are welcome! New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance company comes to […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Audio Description
  • Sensory Friendly

A HOME WHAT HOWLS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Steppenwolf Theatre Company 1650 N. Halsted Street, Chicago

A coyote howling. A home in disarray. A young woman alone. In Matthew Paul Olmos’ world premiere, Soledad Vargas is in the city, fighting for her family’s right to live […]

  • ASL Interpreted
  • Sensory Friendly

Hands Up! Body with Tellin’ Tales Theatre

Northeastern Illinois University Stage Center 5500 North St. Louis Avenue, Building F, Chicago

Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s Hands Up! Body delves into the impact of body demands and perceptions in our daily lives. Body dissatisfaction, changes in physical ability, and aging are just some […]

  • All Gender Restrooms
  • ASL Interpreted
  • Wheelchair Accessible

The Matchbox Magic Flute at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago

In her acclaimed signature style, Mary Zimmerman conceives a brand new theatrical adaptation of Mozart’s beloved opera. Playful and imaginative, it’s big music in a small space. This “matchbox” presentation […]

  • ASL Interpreted