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Harris Theatre for Music & Dance

 

Harris Theatre for Music & Dance

This new, 1,525-seat performance space, located in Millennium Park, offers programs ranging from classical ballet and contemporary dance to classical, chamber, opera and folk music.

205 E. Randolph Dr. (Cross Street: N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, Il 60601
Phone Number: (312) 334-7777
www.harristheaterchicago.org

Parking/Loading Zone

  • Accessible loading zone
  • Nearest offsite public parking lot/garage
    • Standard Parking
      Millennium Park
  • Elevator from accessible parking on Level 2 North of the Millennium Park Garage opens directly into the Harris Theatre Orchestra Lobby
    • Validate parking at box office.

Hearing >>  

Features for People with Hearing Loss

  • Assistive listening system
  • Captioning of videos/films
  • Visual indicators in elevator
  • Strobe fire alarms in public areas
  • Strobe fire alarms in restrooms
  • Sign language interpretation
    • Depends on theatre group

<< Info Vision >>  

Features for People with Vision Loss

  • Orientation to theatre-on request, groups only
  • Height clearance at least 80"
  • No undetectable protruding objects in path of travel
  • Elevator has audible indicators
  • Braille/Tactile Signage: elevator controls, hoistways, restrooms
  • Interior Signage: large print, non-glare

<< Hearing Mobility >>  

Accessible Entrance

  • Level entry
  • Door has at least 32" clearance
  • 2 doors in series-adequate space between
  • Threshold less than 1/2" beveled
  • Easy grasp/lever handle or none
  • Note:
    • Greeters are on hand to open doors at performances

Performance Space

  • Total Seats - 1500
  • Wheelchair Spaces - 18 integrated, up to 50 additional if seats are removed
  • Location
    • All 3 levels of theatre (6 on each)
  • Companion Seats
    • Fixed, alongside

Assistive Equipment for Guests with Physical Disabilities

  • Wheelchair

Interior Access

  • Corridor/path of travel at least 36" wide
  • Ramp provides access to Main level theatre seating
    Slight slope
    1 handrail

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

Accessible Facilities/Amenities

  • Ticketing/Box Office-36" max. counter
  • Brochure rack
  • Coat Check
  • Drinking Fountain

Accessible Bar / Snack Bar

  • Counter service only
  • Counter/buffet 36" max.

<< Vision Restroom >>  

Accessible Public Restroom

  • Single Use/Unisex
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • Note:
    • Men's and women's restrooms have both accessible and ambulatory stall

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