Lyric Opera of Chicago

The magnificent Civic Opera House, home to the Lyric Opera of Chicago since 1954, first opened in 1929. In the mid-1990's, a massive $100-million renovation modernized and expanded both public and backstage facilities.

20 N. Wacker Dr. (Cross Street: W. Madison St.)
Chicago, Il 60606
Phone Number: (312) 332-2244
www.lyricopera.org

Parking/Loading Zone

• Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
  • Standard Parking
    1 S. Wacker
    312-263-7130

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Assistive listening system - headsets available
• Visual indicators in elevator
• Strobe fire alarms in public areas
• TTY public phone
• TTY near front office
• Captioning of performances
  • Standard service for all opera patrons
• Text of libretto available

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Orientation to theatre-on request, groups only
• Programs in alternate format-large print
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, restrooms
• High powered opera glasses
  • Available from checkroom

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• 2 doors in series-adequate space between
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Push button door

Wheelchair Seating

• Wheelchair access to boxes
• Wheelchair access to stage/playing area
• Wheelchair access to backstage
• Total Seats - 3600
• Wheelchair Spaces - 40
• Location
  • Integrated in all sections/levels
• Companion Seats
  • Fixed, alongside

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair

Interior Access

• Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide

Elevator

• Door clearance at least 36"
• Car size at least 54" x 80" with centered door or 54" x 68" with side door
• Elevator controls 54" or less
• Note:
  • Provides access to all levels except Opera Club

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Coat Check
• Public Phone-54" max. to top control for side approach
• Drinking Fountain

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

• Counter service only
• Counter/buffet 36 max.
• Chairs/benches

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• Access symbol identifies facility
• Entry door at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Space in restroom to maneuver-5' by 5' or T-shaped space to turn
• Stall door at least 32" clearance
• Stall door swings out
• Grab bar behind and alongside toilet
• Lateral transfer space at least 30" wide
• Toilet height 17" to 19"
• Roll under sink with knee clearance at least 27" high and 30" wide
• Insulated sink pipes
• Mirror 40" or less from floor or tilted
• Towels/soap/vending within reach-48" or less from floor
• Faucet controls lever type
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Location
  • 1st floor