Accessibility

Accessible Entrance & Seating

An accessible entrance to Lookingglass is located at Pearson Street directly to the west of our main entrance at 163 E. Pearson Street using the wooden double doors.

Patrons may access The Joan and Paul Theatre at Lookingglass using our elevator or ramp located in our newly renovated lobby. We offer accessible seating for all performances on the ground floor and balcony. These seats are accessible for all patrons who use a wheelchair, a scooter, walkers, other mobility aids, or cannot use stairs. Lookingglass also has a variety of aisle seating options available.

If you would like assistance booking an accessible seat, please call 312.337.0665 or email box@lookingglasstheatre.org.

Open Captioning

Each main stage production features one performance with open captioning. At captioned performances, text is displayed in line-of-sight on an electronic LED board showing what the actors are saying and other sound effects on stage.

Unlock $35 tickets for our Open Captioning line of sight seating by using the code CAPTION online, over the phone, or via email. Tickets for Circus Quixote are on sale now!

Circus Quixote: March 5, 7PM

Iraq, But Funny: June 27, 7PM

The recommended line of sight seats are reserved for our Open Captioning programming, but patrons may choose to sit wherever is most convenient and comfortable for them. Discount code applies to all seats for this performance.

Audio Description & Touch Tours

Each main stage production features one performance with audio description. This service allows patrons with vision loss to hear a verbal description of the design elements, actor movements, and other elements not conveyed through sound.

Available before the audio described performances, Touch Tours are tactile explorations of scenic, costume, and property design.

Unlock $35 tickets for our Audio Described and Touch Tour Programming by using the code AUDIO online, over the phone, or via email. Tickets for Circus Quixote are on sale now.

Circus Quixote: March 8, 1:30PM

Iraq, But Funny, June 21, 7PM

The front row is reserved for our Audio Described & Touch Tour programming, but patrons may choose to sit wherever is most convenient and comfortable for them. Discount code applies to all seats for this performance.

Sensory Friendly Performance

Each main stage production features one Sensory Friendly or Relaxed performance. This performance includes lowered lighting, reduced sound, and allows patrons to move more freely about the space. Sensory bags are provided for this performance.

Sensory bags are also available for every mainstage performance at the box office free of charge. You may pick up the bag at the box office upon arrival.

Unlock $35 tickets for our Sensory Friendly Programming by using the code RELAXED online, over the phone, or via email. Tickets for Circus Quixote are on sale now.

Circus Quixote: March 8, 1:30PM

Iraq, But Funny, June 21, 7PM

Mask Required Performances

Each main stage production features two mask-required performances. All patrons, staff, and volunteers must wear masks for the duration of the performance and while in the lobby, except when actively eating or drinking.

Tickets for Circus Quixote are on sale now online, over the phone, or via email.

Circus Quixote: February 21, 7PM

Circus Quixote: March 12, 7PM

Iraq, But Funny: June 13, 7PM

Iraq, But Funny: July 2, 7PM

Assistive Listening Devices

Lightweight assistive listening devices are available for every mainstage performance at the box office free of charge. You may pick up the device at the box office upon arrival.

A form of ID is required as a deposit.

Large Print Programs

Large print programs are available in electronic form at the box office. If you would like a copy in advance of your visit to the theatre, please call or email the box office.