⭐ Bring your crew into an immersive courtroom and put your judgment to the test. Hear the testimonies, weigh the evidence, and see if you can sway the room as you search for the truth.
🫣 Murder #3: A night on the water ends in tragedy. One person is dead, another is fighting for their life, and a powerful family is at the center of the case. Was this a terrible accident… or a calculated act?
👉 Please note: the experience is held in English
Highlights
🧑⚖️ An immersive theatre show that places you at the center of the courtroom
🇺🇸 A chance to engage with the foundation of our justice system: seeking truth with integrity
🫵 Vote during key moments. Your decisions shape hidden angles in the case, making every show different!
🧠 Take part in a live social experiment where your choices shape the outcome
💬 The kind of show that naturally leads to post-verdict debates with your friends
🌟 Looking for other cases in Chicago? Check out The Jury Experience: Under the Knife: Botched & Buried
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for The Jury Experience
General Info
📅 Dates and times: select your date & time directly in the ticket selector
📍 Location: Edlis Neeson Theater - MCA
⏳ Duration: 60 minutes
👤 Age requirement: 12+. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
⚠️ Parental discretion is advised. The show contains themes of domestic violence, emotional manipulation, alcohol use, and a distressing 911 call
♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible
🗣️ Language: English
📱 Bring your phone to scan QR codes and participate in key moments of the show
❗ Each case is a standalone story and can be enjoyed separately
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
✨ If you would like to book a private show or buy tickets for a large group (30+ people), click here
Description
A late-night boat ride with friends ends in disaster when the son of a powerful politician takes the wheel. By morning, one passenger is dead, another is in a coma, and the accused is facing murder charges. In this immersive case, you step into a live investigation shaped by jealousy, influence, and unanswered questions. Through testimonies, evidence, and real-time voting, you’ll confront the truth behind a tragedy that captured public attention. This isn’t just a theatrical show; it’s a challenge to your reasoning, your instinct for fairness, and how your judgment shapes your own version of the truth. Every detail matters. Every perspective counts. And once the verdict is cast, most guests naturally end up debating the case. Everyone sees the truth differently.
Can you stand by your decision?
Can you change someone else’s mind?
Can a community agree on what’s fair?
Get your tickets now for The Jury Experience – Death on the Port Side: Will Chicago Deliver Justice? and take part in a night where your voice truly shapes the outcome.
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User reviews
- great fun, clever concept !
- I wish it was longer! But it was really fun and a great price too!
- It was engaging and interactive! We enjoyed ourselves
- Alot of fun
- Great experience! Very creative way to engage the crowd. Hope to attend more jury experiences!
- great experience with our teens.
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