Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier

This internationally acclaimed theatre company primarily presents the works of William Shakespeare. Just being in this jewel of a theatre, located at Navy Pier, is a pleasure, and the company is clearly committed to making theatre accessible to all.

800 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, Il 60611
Phone Number: (312) 595-5600
TTY: (312) 595-3752
www.chicagoshakes.com

Parking/Loading Zone

• Accessible loading zone
• Onsite public parking lot/garage
  • Navy Pier
    West, Door 5
• Validated parking at box office
  • 40% discount

Features for People with Hearing Loss

• Assistive listening system - Sennheiser, infrared
• Sign language interpretation - regular schedule
• Captioning of videos/films/performances
• Strobe fire alarms in public areas
• Strobe fire alarms in restrooms
• TTY public phone
• Sign language interpretations
  • One performance for each mainstage show
  • 5 total per season
• TTY available at box office

Features for People with Vision Loss

• Programs in alternate format-large print
• Audio description of performances/films?regular schedule
• Height clearance at least 80"
• No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
• Elevator has audible indicators
• Interior Signage: large print, high contrast, non-glare
• Nearest grassy/dog relief area
  • Pier Walk
• Audio descriptions
  • One performance for each main stage show
  • 5 total per season

Accessible Entrance

• Level entry
• Door has at least 32" clearance
• Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Note:
  • Entrance on 2nd floor.
  • Greeter opens door during theatre hours.

Performance Space
Main stage

• Fixed seating
• Aisle seats with moveable/swing arms
• Wheelchair access to stage/playing area
• Wheelchair access to backstage
• Total Seats - 500
• Wheelchair Spaces - 2 dress circle, 6 dress circle, many in gallery
• Location
  • Lower level
  • Dress circle
  • Gallery
• Companion Seats
  • Moveable, alongside

Performance Space
Upstairs Theatre

• Moveable seating
• Wheelchair access to stage/playing area
• Wheelchair access to backstage
• Total Seats: 500
• Wheelchair Spaces: As mAs many as needed
• Companion Seats
  • Moveable, alongside

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

• Wheelchair
• Note:
  • Call box office to arrange for wheelchair assist

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:
  • Navy Pier elevators

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

• Ticketing/Box Office-36" max. counter
• Brochure rack
• Coat Check
• Public Phone-54" max. to top control for side approach
• Drinking Fountain

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

• Remote Bar/ Snack Bar—2nd & 3rd fl.
  • Counter service only
  • Counter not lowered—45" high
  • Note: Server comes out to assist
• The Pub—Lobby, lower level
  • Counter service only
  • Wheelchair accessible tables
  • Chairs with arms
  • Note: Can pre-pay before show and have drinks brought to table at intermission

Accessible Public Restroom

• Men's and Women's
• 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
• Wheelchair stall 60" by 58"/60" minimum
• 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 automatic or lever type
• Latch operable with closed fist
• Easy grasp/lever handle or none
• Location
  • Lobby near pub
• Note:
  • Unisex accessible restroom on 5th floor lacks lateral transfer space