Plan Your Visit

Ruth Page Center for the Arts

1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610
(2-1/2 blocks south of Division St. and 4-1/2 blocks north of Chicago Ave.)

Public Transportation

The Ruth Page Center is easily accessible by bus (#22, #36, #70 and #156*) and “L” train (Red Line Clark & Division stop), visit the CTA website to plan your trip and for the most up-to-date information! *Please note the #156 LaSalle bus does not operate after 7:30/8:10pm, or on weekends and holidays.

Parking

• Valet Parking – Available one hour prior to curtain on performance dates for $14, cash only.
• On-street metered parking – Limited street parking is available throughout the neighborhood at $4 per hour with a 2-hour maximum (surge pricing may apply, check meters for current pricing). Note that metered parking across the street (east side of Dearborn) from Ruth Page has more limited hours — please read signs carefully to avoid getting ticketed.
• Public parking lots – There are paid lots/garages in the area that can be reserved in advance via a pre-paid parking website/app.

Local Dining

The Gold Coast is one of the most famous districts in Chicago for dining, an area that’s awake long after the Loop has gone to sleep. A variety of options are within within a one- or two-block walk of the theatre.

Check back here for updates as we select our dining partners for the 2023/2024 season!

The Ruth Page Center for the Arts – Seating Chart

Venue Amenities

• Fully accessible, accommodating 218 patrons in comfortable traditional theatre seating on the main floor or balcony (accessible by elevator). Open caption performances and assistive listening devices available.
• Assigned seating (no general admission), selected by you when you place your subscription or single-ticket order.
• Loads of dining options – an array of dining options are within a one- or two-block walk of the theater.
• Easily accessibility by public transportation – many bus lines are within one block, and the Red Line is just 2-1/2 blocks away.

Patron Code of Conduct 

Porchlight Music Theatre is committed to maintaining a safe, comfortable and inclusive environment for all. We expect all our patrons to conduct themselves in ways that support this commitment and to treat everyone — performers, crew, staff, volunteers and other patrons — with respect.

By entering any of Porchlight’s performance spaces, patrons agree to the following: 

• Patrons will be treated in a professional and courteous manner by all Porchlight staff and volunteers and patrons will, in turn, treat all staff and volunteers in the same manner. 
• Patrons will enjoy each performance free from the disruptive behavior of other patrons, including foul or abusive language, obscene gestures, fighting or engaging in other behaviors determined by Porchlight staff to be disruptive or harmful to other patrons, artists, volunteers or staff. Patrons who do engage in such behavior will be asked to leave the venue immediately without refund.
• Patrons will not use cameras, video cameras, cellphones, laptops or other electronic devices during the performance, for any purpose other than accessibility technology.
• Patrons will sit only in their assigned ticketed seats and show their tickets if requested.
• Patrons will comply with requests from Porchlight staff regarding facility operations, health & safety measures and emergency response procedures. 
• Patrons will not interfere with the event, artists or crew at any time during the performance unless engaged directly by the artists onstage as part of the performance. 
• Patrons will report harmful or inappropriate behavior to Porchlight staff rather than engaging themselves. 

The Porchlight staff has been trained to intervene when necessary and to use their best discretion to help ensure that those who ignore our Patron Code of Conduct do not interfere with other patrons’ ability to enjoy an event. Any patron who violates Code of Conduct may be subject to ejection without refund and, to the extent their conduct constitutes a violation of law, may be subject to arrest.

AS OF APRIL 26, 2023:

Porchlight Music Theatre is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable theatre-going experience. We continue to follow all CDC guidelines and public health recommendations.

For Theatre Performances

The following protocols are reviewed on a regular basis and subject to change due to community transmission levels of COVID-19 and public health guidance. 

FACE MASKS

For all Porchlight performances, face masks are recommended but no longer required.

CLEANING & SANITATION

High-touch surfaces, including the concessions stand, displays, will call and box office spaces, are sanitized on a regular basis. Daily cleaning and sanitization of the Ruth Page Center for the Arts will continue to take place.

REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES

Patrons who are not feeling well or who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, shortness of breath or cough, headache, new loss of taste or smell or who have been exposed to COVID-19 within 14 days of their performance date, should not attend performances at Porchlight Music Theatre. If you are unable to attend your scheduled performance due to a COVID related issue, please contact the Porchlight box office to discuss rescheduling, exchanges, refunds or donating your ticket purchase back to Porchlight.

RISK ASSUMPTION

All patrons who attend a performance at Porchlight Music Theatre understand that there is a risk for exposure to COVID-19 in any public setting. Those purchasing tickets and attending productions at Porchlight voluntarily assume all risks associated with exposure to COVID-19 and should consider their own personal health needs when purchasing tickets or attending events.