Venues like the Empty Bottle, Thalia Hall and Subterranean are currently accepting negative COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours of entering their venues, Lyric Opera will also be asking people to wear masks for the duration of their time in the opera house. Chicago's Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, More to Require Audience members find their seats before a concert by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Jan. 23, 2022 at Symphony Center. Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. And we must respect it, Lightfoot said last week. 2020-2. Concert promoter Live Nation confirmed recently it will require vaccinations or recent COVID-19 tests for entry to all of its shows and venues. Not all of the Leagues more than 200 member theatres will be able to open this Fall. Given the size of the opera house we have more than 3,200 seats and the layout in which social distancing is not really possible, there will be a certain amount of congestion, Freud said. We are pleased that many members of our vibrant performing arts community that will be opening have come together to craft a unified response to this crisis so that audiences can once again experience the joy of live performance without future disruption. NOTE: If you are planning to attend live theater or a concert in the area in the coming weeks, check venue websites for their up-to-the-minute COVID policies. The omicron variant wreaked havoc on much of the winter arts calendar, with the Goodman, Joffrey, Broadway in Chicago and Lyric Opera among the companies forced to cancel performances in December and January due to COVID complications. All Rights Reserved. (Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune). Francisco Oropeza is wanted in connection with the slaying of five neighbors Friday. Youre now on the list and will receive a confirmation email shortly. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association also made a separate announcement, updating health protocols for Symphony Center. On the music club front, another venue consortium, the Chicago Independent Venue League (CIVL), said that many of its more than 40 partners including Park West, Thalia Hall, Old Town School of Folk Music, Metro, The Vic, Joes on Weed, Schubas Tavern and Hideout will also continue to require masks and vaccination checks. The theater will reopen with "Paradise Square" in November. IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to enter and remain at Brooks Atkinson Theatre, Gershwin Theatre, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, Marquis Theatre, Minskoff Theatre, Neil Simon Theatre, Nederlander Theatre, Palace Theatre, or Richard Rodgers Theatre ( individually or collectively Venue) owned or operated by Nederlander Organization, Inc. and its affiliates (Nederlander) and in addition to the corresponding ticket(s), each a revocable license that grants one-time entry into the Venue and a seat for the play or show purchased (Event) and my agreement to be bound to the ticket terms and conditions whether printed or displayed on ticket, venue webpage, or any other written communication which include the exchange and refund policy and the COVID-19 safety measures, I, on behalf of myself and my heirs, assigns, executors, administrators, next of kin, anyone attending the Event with Holder (which persons Holder represents have authorized Holder to act on their behalf for purposes of the release herein), and other persons acting or purporting to act on Holders or their behalf (collectively, Related Persons), hereby acknowledge and agree to the terms below. Guidelines regarding concessions and for children under the age of five, who cannot yet be vaccinated, vary by location and event type. The season opener on its main stage in the Civic Opera House will be Giuseppe Verdis Macbeth from Sept. 17. In July, New Yorks Broadway League announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and masks for all of its member theaters. According to Hamburg-Gals ruling, the city disciplined workers for not reporting vaccination status by Oct. 15, 2021, and for not having the shots by Dec. 31, 2021. Specific guidance and other venue specific requirements can be found on the organizations respective websites. But it will not require proof of vaccination. New York's longest running musical closed on Sunday after 35 years at the Majestic Theatre. Block, Sebastian Arcelus and Katy Geraghty in the Broadway tour of "Into the Woods" in Chicago at the Nederlander Theatre. ", Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Audiences are encouraged to check with theaters for specific guidance before attending a performance. While all of us at The Second City love to improvise, this is one time when were all in agreement to commit to the script: get vaccinatedand keep our casts, staff, and patrons safe, said Parisa Jalili, CEO of The Second City. Lightfoot warns the Texas governor to pause new transfers of migrants as the citys resources are stretched thin. That is their right. WebUnder Chicagos March 19 Public Health Order, congregate facilities (such as long-term care facilities, childcare settings, schools, correctional facilities, etc.) At Chicago's House of Blues, the venue on Monday began calling for a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of an event or proof of vaccination. Broadway in Chicago (BIC), the citys largest producer of musicals operating in the Loops biggest live theater venues including the Cadillac Palace Theatre and the Nederlander Theatre, is keeping its policy of mandatory masks and proof of vaccination in place for the time being, a spokesperson said late Tuesday. Covid Policy: Per city and state protocols, Second Stage will not check vaccination status to attend performances at their theaters. For performances through June 30, 2022, masks must be worn at all times while visiting the Theatre except when eating or drinking in designated areas. The Allstate Arena did not provide details on an updated COVID policy, but an employee confirmed to NBC 5 via telephone that the masking requirement at the venue was lifted along with the state. Now, the League of Chicago Theatres has This collective decision is the next step in that commitment so that we all can get safely back to what we miss and love., We at Lookingglass believe in togetherness and in presence," said Lookingglass Theatre Company Artistic Director Heidi Stillman. Last updated and effective as of May 5, 2021. Our door staff had checked tens of thousands of vaccine cards before the city introduced its mandate, and our masked bartenders have served countless masked patrons, a CIVL spokesperson said in a statement to the Tribune. WebAll Chicago residents Businesses and Employers Congregate Settings Schools and Early Childcare Travel Guidance The latest travel guidance is available on the CDPH Travel Coalition of Chicago theaters, CSO and Lyric Opera will require NBC Universal, Inc. More than 65 performing arts venues across the Chicago area have unified to require audience members to provide proof of either their THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THIS AGREEMENT ARE IN ADDITION TO THE VENUES TICKET TERMS AND CONDITIONS. TheSun-Times reportedthat starting Feb. 28, the city will stop requiring patrons of restaurants, bars and gyms to wear masks and show vaccine cards. A coalition of performing arts organizations, Glenview police blotter: Harwood Heights woman charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, Northbrook blotter: Police investigating robberies of two residences on Chewton Glen, Boston Bruins, after setting NHL records for wins and points, get eliminated in the 1st round with a Game 7 OT loss, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. The productions bring theater to neighborhoods that might not otherwise have access to the art. The theater will reopen with "Paradise Square" in November. ORPHEUM THEATRE REFUND & EXCHANGE POLICY, COVID-19 Health Protocols must immediately report to CDPH clusters of COVID-19 patients, defined as two or more confirmed cases of COVID-19 occurring within 14 calendar days of each other at the facility. The League of Chicago Theatres, the umbrella group representing some of Chicago's most well-known groups, recently announced a growing coalition of more than 70 Chicago-area performing arts venues will require proof of vaccination and masks for entry to their facilities. Bags do not have to be clear. For music, opera, dance and theatergoers, however, most venues are continuing their current COVID protocols. Under the Restore Illinois framework for Phase 5, large-scale events are allowed to operate at full capacity. The performing arts industry was the first to close and were among the last to open, said Brooke Flanagan, executive director at Steppenwolf. Details on vaccination requirements remained unclear, however. Chicago Theaters Align to Require Audience Members to Give Were also opening to a very small audience, about 20%-25% of our capacity, in the hopes of opening in full capacity about spring or summer of next year.. Update: This story has been changed to add the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance and the CSO. Interim Guidance on Management of COVID-19 Cases in PreK-12 Schools, Early Childcare, and IHE Settings. Our view is that given the 3,300-seat opera house and given that the demographic of our audience skews older, it feels like the right thing to do.. In Chicago, the Goodman Theatre re-opened its production of School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play earlier this month with reduced seating capacity and a mandatory masking policy for its audiences. "Not all of the Leagues more than 200 member theatres will be able to open this Fall. According to the statement, the unified COVID-19 protection protocol will go into effect Sept. 1 for all indoor productions, and will include Loop theaters run by Broadway in Chicago. Other restrictions may be in place for those venues offering refreshments. WebPLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, Ticketmaster is dealing with hundreds of thousands of cancelled events from around the world and Broadway In Chicago is working with them to give you the best service possible. Lyric is also introducing virtual streams of the seasons productions for ticket holders as an alternative to attending in person. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre did not immediately respond to requests for comment surrounding its COVID policies. THIS RELEASE & WAIVER OF LIABILITY RELEASE AGREEMENT (AGREEMENT), HAS LEGAL CONSEQUENCES AND WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND ABILITY TO BRING FUTURE LEGAL ACTIONS. 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The League of Chicago Theatres shared today that a growing coalition of more than 65 performing arts venues and producers across Chicagoland have agreed upon Covid-19 Vaccination and Mask Requirements for audiences through the end of 2021. Music Promoters Will Require Audiences To For further details about these and other COVID-related preventative measures that each theatre is providing for the safety of their audiences and artists, it is important that patrons confirm the details of the venue they are attending. A look at where the rebuilding Bears stand after general manager Ryan Poles second NFL Draft. As the theater updates its policies, we will update this page to reflect them. The arts and cultural community is embedded in the fabric of Chicago. Sign up to be the first to know about our upcoming eventswhether it be in the world of sports or entertainment. Chicago theater: 1 year after COVID pandemic shut down all What to Know if You're Planning to Go, 4 Midwest Schools, Including 1 in Illinois Make List of Most Beautiful College Campuses'. "Though the policies of individual artistic companies acrossthe city may vary, depending on their audiences and facilities, our goal is clearly the same as we build the safest path back to live performances. We are taking our time coming back, said Daryl Brooks, producing managing director at Black Ensemble. The Chicago areas theaters were hit hard by mandatory shutdowns in place since 2020, forcing many shows to be canceled or rescheduled to 2022 or beyond. An $80,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. Due to COVID-19, everything moved online -- with a twist. These Chicago music venues are requiring proof of vaccination ", While specific guidance varies by venue, the alliance stressed that "patrons will need to be masked and fully vaccinated with an FDA authorized vaccine in order to attend an indoor performance and must show proof of vaccination and identification at their time of entry into the venue with their valid ticket.