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Accessible Performances

The following performances will be Audio Described (AD) for people who are blind or have low vision, or interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL) for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Selected performances offer reduced admission prices for the patron and one companion. When calling a box office, confirm the service (ASL or AD), date, time, ticket price and anything else needed, e.g. length of performance, etc. If you attend a show, please share your feedback with the performing organization, interpreter, and VSA arts of Minnesota. Accessible performance information is compiled by VSA arts of Minnesota, Phone: 612-332-3888 or Web: www.vsaartsmn.org/ Also see Accessible Movie Theaters at bottom of page.

 

9 Parts of Desire

Mar. 1 - 23

Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. ASL and AD: Sat., Mar. 22, 1:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. up to $34), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, We: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

12 Angry Men / 12 Angry Women

Apr. 4 - 13

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Apr. 12, 7:30 pm, ASL: upon request in advance. Tix: Reduced to $12.50, $10 senior 65+, $7.50 student (reg. $15, $12, $9), Phone: 701-235-6778, 877-687-7469, Web: www.fmct.org

 

Arts of Japan: The John C. Weber Collection

Feb. 24 - May 25

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Mar. 2, 1:00 pm; free tour begins by the Information Desk in the museum lobby, Tix: special exhibition admission charged, Phone: 612-870-3131, TTY: 612-870-3132, E-mail: dhegstrom@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.org

 

Blues in the Night

Mar. 11 - May 18

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts McKnight Theatre, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Wed., Apr. 2 , 8:00 pm AD: Sat., Apr. 5 , 8:00 pm, Tix/ Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Box Office of the Damned

Mar. 6 - 16

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Mar. 8, 7:30 pm; pre-show description at 7:10 pm, ASL: upon request in advance, Tix: Reduced to $12.50, $10 senior 65+, $7.50 student (reg. $15, $12, $9), Phone: 701-235-6778, 877-687-7469, Web: www.fmct.org

 

The Broken Brain Summit

April 3 - 26

Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts at Old Arizona Studio, 2821 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. ASL: Thurs., April 10, 7:30 pm (pay what you can) and Sat., April 26, 7:30 pmAD: Fri., April 25, 7:30 pm and Sat., April 26, 3:00 pm, Captioning: on request, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $16), Phone: 612-339-5145, Web: www.interactcenter.com

 

The Drowsy Chaperone

Mar. 18 - 30

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Wed., Mar. 26, 8:00 pm, AD: Sat., Mar. 29, 8:00 pm, Tix/ Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp 

 

Earth, Wind and Fire – PACER Benefit

Apr. 26

26th annual PACER Benefit at Mpls. Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S. ASL: Sat., Apr. 26, Silent Auction 6:00 pm; Show 8:00 pm; To request Audio Description, call PACER, Tix: start at $55, Phone: 952-838-9000, Web: www.pacer.org

 

Esperando La Carroza
(Waiting for the Hearse)

Apr. 18 - 27

Mixed Blood Theatre at SteppingStone Theatre, 55 No. Victoria St., St. Paul. AD, ASL and Captioning: Thurs., Apr. 24, 7:30 pm, Tix: Access tickets $12, Phone: 612-338-6131, E-mail: boxoffice@mixedblood.com Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

Fishtank

Feb. 16 - Mar. 22

Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St., Mpls. AD and ASL: Thurs., Mar. 13, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 13; reg. $20, $15 senior; $9 age 25 or under; other nights up to $30, Phone: TicketWorks: 612-333-6200 or 612-332-3968 x100, Web: www.jeunelune.org

 

For a Time Such As This

Mar. 21 - 30

Bridge Productions at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., Mar. 22 and Fri., Mar. 28, 8:00 pm (reservation required 3 days before show for ASL or AD services), Tix: Reduced to $12 AD/ASL patron, student, senior, preview, Fringe button (reg. $15, $10 groups, theater industry), Phone: 651-501-9273, E-mail: tickets@bridgeproductions.info Web: www.bridgeproductions.info or www.intermediaarts.org

 

Friends Are Benefits

Mar. 29 - 30

Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus at Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 - 4th St. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Mar. 30, 2 :00 pm, Tix: $23-43 (includes fees), child half-price, Phone: 612-624-2345, Web: www.tcgmc.org or www.northrop.umn.edu

 

Frozen

Mar. 7 - 30

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7th Place) St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., Mar. 22, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price, Phone: 651-291-7005, Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

A Funny Thing Happened on the
Way to the Forum

Apr. 11 - May 4

Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE. ASL: Sun., Apr. 20, 2:00 pm, Tix: $22, senior $17, student $12, Phone: 507-282-8481, Web: www.rochestercivictheatre.org

 

The Giver

Mar. 7 - 30

Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts Mainstage, 1111 Mainstreet. ASL: Wed., Mar. 12, 12:30 pm, Wed., Mar. 19, 9:30 am, and Sun., Mar. 30, 2:00 pm, Tix: $15, $11 child (age 2-17) and senior (age 60+) plus $1.50 fee per ticket for phone/web orders, Phone: 952-979-1111 (AD available upon request), Web: www.stagestheatre.org

 

Heartbeat of the Drum

Mar. 14 - 30

SteppingStone Theatre, 55 Victoria St. N., St. Paul. ASL: Sun., Mar. 16, 2:00 pm, AD: Fri., Mar. 21, 7:00 pm, Tix: $11, student/senior $9, Phone: 651-225-9265, Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org

 

The House at Pooh Corner

Feb. 22 - Mar. 16

Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts Jaycee Studio, 1111 Mainstreet. ASL: Sun., Mar. 2, 2:00 pm, and Wed., Mar. 5, 10:00 am (Audio Description available upon request), Tix: $15, $11 child (age 2-17) and senior (age 60+) plus $1.50 fee per ticket for phone/web orders, Phone: 952-979-1111, Web: www.stagestheatre.org

 

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Feb. 26 - Apr. 6

Children's Theatre Co., Mainstage, 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Mar. 28, 7:30 pm, Tix: Mention VSA Offer for $13 tickets; regular discount is $20, Phone: 612-874-0400, Web: www.childrenstheatre.org 

 

Invigorate the Common Well: Beneath
the Surface: When Life Stirs Again

Feb. 19 - Mar. 16

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in collaboration with the Tomales Bay Institute at the Avalon Theater, 1500 E. Lake St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 16, 2:00 pm; tactile tour available at 1:30 pm (register with the theatre); school performance Fri., Mar. 14, 10:30 am, ASL: Call the theatre, Tix: $17, $12 for child, student, senior or group; weekday matinees $5 for groups and $10 for individuals, Phone: 612-721-2535, E-mail: info@hobt.org Web: www.hobt.org

 

Jack and the Beanstalk

Apr. 19, 26

Lyric Arts Company, Lyric Arts Main St. Stage, 420 E. Main St., Anoka. ASL: Sat., Apr. 19, 11:00 am (request at least one week in advance), Tix: $12, $10 student/senior, Phone: 763-422-1838, Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

Jane Eyre

Mar. 8 - 30

Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. ASL: Fri., Mar. 28, 7:30 pm, AD: Sat., Mar. 29, 1:00 pm; tactile tour at 10:30 am, Tix: Reduced to $18 for AD/ASL (reg. $27-$57), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

Jersey Boys

Mar. 19 - Mar. 20

Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Mar. 30, 1:00 pm, Tix: $28.50 - 133.50; AD offered if requested in advance, Phone: 612-373-5639 or 5609, Hotline: 612-373-5650, TTY: 612-373-5655, E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com Web: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/

 

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat

Nov. 9 - Mar. 15

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen. ASL: Tues., Dec. 11, 8:00 pm curtain, dinner seating 6:00; Fri., Dec. 28, 1:00 pm curtain, lunch seating 11:00 am, Tix: 12/11: $49 for dinner + show ($15 discount); 12/28: $40 for lunch + show, Specify accommodation needed to assure proper seating, Phone: 952-934-1525 or 800-362-3515, E-mail: information@chanhassendt.com Web: www.chanhassentheatres.com/

 

The King and I

Apr. 18 - May 3

Morris Park Players at Folwell Middle School, 3611 20th Ave S., Mpls. AD: Sun., Apr. 27, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $12 (AD patrons, student, senior; reg. $15), Phone: 612-724-8373, Web: www.morrisparkplayers.org

 

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

Apr. 11 - May 4

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7 th Place), St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., Apr. 26, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price, Phone: 651-291-7005, Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

The Lady with All the Answers

Apr. 3 - 20

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sun., Apr. 13, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 15, Phone : 651-292-4323, Web: www.historytheatre.com

 

Les Miserables

Opens June 15

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W 78th Street, Chanhassen. AD and ASL: Sat., July 21, curtain 1:00 pm, lunch seating begins at 11:00 am. Specify the accommodation needed at time of ticket purchase to assure proper seating. Tix: Vision Loss Resources group $37 includes lunch: contact Stacy Shamblott, VLR, 612-871-2222; other tix (reg. $40-52) Phone: 952-934-1525 or 800-362-3515, E-mail: information@chanhassendt.com Web: www.ChanhassenTheatres.com

 

The Lilies of the Field

Apr. 11 - 27

Lyric Arts Company at Lyric Arts Main St. Stage, 420 E. Main St., Anoka. ASL: Sat., Apr. 12, 7:30 pm (request at least one week in advance), Tix: $14, $12 student/senior, $16 box seats, Phone: 763-422-1838, Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

The Little Foxes

Mar. 20 - Apr. 6

Tin Roof Theatre Co. at Main Avenue Theatre, 716 Main Ave., Fargo. AD: Sat., Mar. 29, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15, student/senior $10), Phone: 701-306-5843.

 

"Living Creatively" Exhibit

Exhibit runs Mar. 1 - 30

Art St. Croix third annual exhibit of creative work by artists and writers with disabilities at Lake Elmo Regional Art Center, 3585 Laverne Ave. No., Lake Elmo. ASL and AD: Opening reception Sun., Mar. 2, 2:00 pm, Tix: Free, donations welcome, Phone: 651-256-1407, Web: www.lakeelmoart.org

 

Love Person

Feb. 29 - Mar. 22

Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4 th St., Mpls. (Performed in 3 languages: English, Sanskrit, ASL and projected email), ASL: every performance is interpreted: Feb. 28-29, Mar. 1-2, 6-9, 12-16, 19-22, AD and Captioning: Fri., Mar. 7, 7:30 pm, Tix: Access tickets $12, Phone: 612-338-6131, E-mail: boxoffice@mixedblood.com Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

Modernism!

Apr. 6

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S. ASL: Sun., Apr. 6, 1:00 pm; Free public tour begins by the Information Desk in the museum lobby, Tix/ Phone: 612-870-3131, TTY: 612-870-3132, E-mail: dhegstrom@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.org

 

Mrs. Mannerly

Mar. 14 - Apr. 12

Illusion Theater, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 30, 7:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 for AD patrons and one companion; reg. $15-25, Phone: 612-339-4944, Web: www.illusiontheater.org

 

The Piano Lesson

Feb. 21 - Mar. 16

Penumbra Theatre at Martin Luther King Center, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul. ASL: Sat., Mar. 1, 8:00 pm, AD: Sun., Mar. 16, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $8-$28 (reg. $35, $15 student), Phone: 651-224-3180 (specify ASL or AD), E-mail: boxoffice@penumbratheatre.org Web: www.penumbratheatre.org

 

Parade

Feb. 23 - Mar. 16

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Co. and Theater Latté Da at History Theatre, 30 Tenth St. E., St. Paul. AD: Sun., Mar. 2, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced by $7 (reg. $25-35), Phone: 651-292-4232, Web: www.mnjewishtheatre.org

 

Rabbit Hole

Mar. 28 - May 11

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Thurs., Apr. 17, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $26-36), Phone: 612-822-7063, E-mail: boxoffice@jungletheater.com Web: www.jungletheater.com

 

Rusalka

Apr. 12, 15, 17, 19, 20

Minnesota Opera Company at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. Sung in Czech with English captions projected above stage. AD: Sun., Apr. 20, 2:00 pm, pre-opera discussion 1:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price for AD patrons, Phone: 612-333-6669, TTY: 612-729-6023, Web: www.mnopera.org

 

Sabrina Fair

Mar. 14 - Apr. 6

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 30, 2:00 pm, Tix: $20, senior/student discount, Phone: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window

Feb. 22 - Mar. 16

Starting Gate Productions at Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Mar. 9, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 for AD patrons; Reg. $18, $16 student/senior, Phone: 651-645-3503, Web: www.startinggate.org or www.moundstheatre.org

 

The Sound of Music

Feb. 15 - Mar. 16

Lyric Arts Company of Anoka at Main Street Stage, 420 E. Main St., Anoka. ASL: Sat., Feb. 16, 7:30 pm (request must be made at least one week in advance) Tix: $15, $13 student/senior, $17 box seats, Phone: 763-422-1838, Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

Summer of '42

Mar. 7 - 30

Mpls. Musical Theatre at Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., Mar. 16, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $25), Phone: 612-673-0404; 612-373-5639 or 5609; TTY: 612-373-5655; ASL/Audio Described Hotline: 612-373-5650, E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com Web: www.aboutmmt.org or www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/

 

Third

Feb. 16 - Mar. 30

Guthrie Theater, Whitney Proscenium, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., Mar. 8, 1:00 pm; Fri., Mar. 14, 7:30 pm, ASL: Fri., Mar. 21, 7:30 pm; Thurs., Mar. 27, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 18 (reg. $27-$57), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

Triple Espresso

Ongoing

Music Box Theatre, 1407 Nicollet Ave, Mpls. AD:  Thurs., July 5, 7:30 pm; pre-show at 7:00 pm, Tix:  Reduced to $17 (reg. $32.50)  Phone: 612-874-9000, E-mail: tickets@tripleespresso.com Web: www.tripleespresso.com

 

Two Rooms

Feb. 29 - Mar. 15

Rochester Repertory Theatre, 103 - 7th St. NE, Rochester. ASL: Fri., Mar. 7, 8:00 pm, Tix: $18; student/senior discount, Phone: 507-289-1737, E-mail: BoxOffice@RochesterRep.org
Web: www.RochesterRep.org

 

Utopia, Limited

Feb. 21 - Mar. 16

Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Co. at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Sun., Feb. 24, 2:00 pm; 1:15 tactile tour, Tix: $15, child under 12 $8, GSVLOC Tickets, 1412 W. 47th St., Mpls. 55419, Phone: 651-255-6947 M-F 11:00 am-2:00 pm, Web: www.gsvloc.org/Utopia08.htm

 

The Wiz

Apr. 11 - 19

University of Minnesota Theatre at Rarig Center's Stoll Thrust Theatre, 330 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., Apr. 19, 8:00 pm, Tix: $17-19, Phone: 612-624-2345, E-mail: utheatre@umn.edu Web: http://theatre.umn.edu

 

Movie Theaters 

The movie complexes listed below offer MoPix-equipped captioning or description services. For show times, call the theatre; sign up to receive their email list; contact Minnesota Open Captioned Films, Web: www.mnocfilms.org/movies.html or Rear Window Captioned Film, Web: http://ncam.wgbh.org

 

Kerasotes Block E Stadium 15

600 Hennepin Ave., third floor, Mpls. 612-338-1466, bloc@kerasotes.com Accessible films in Auditoriums 2 and 12. (Note: DVS patrons: If your show is in Theatre 2, request headset with Letter C. If your show is in Theatre 12, request headset with Letter G.) Enter parking ramp on 7 th Street next to the Hard Rock Café. www.kerasotes.com/ (Scroll down the lower right-hand column every Friday morning to see what two films will have rear view captioning or DVS that week at Block E.)

 

AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 Theatres

4000 Flying Cloud Drive at Eden Prairie Shopping Center, Hwy 212 and 494, 952-656-0010. Park in upper level lot between Sears and Kohl's. Accessible films in Auditorium 4.  

 

Science Museum of Minnesota Omnitheater

120 Kellogg Blvd. W., St. Paul. Rear view captioning and DVS for most films in the Omnitheater or the 3D Cinema. Showtimes vary but are approximately hourly during regular museum hours: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Thursday-Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. TTY 651-221-4585; E-mail: info@smm.org Web: www.smm.org or www.smm.org/info/accessibility.php.  

 

Lakes 10 Theatre

4351 Stebner Rd., Hermantown. 12 Handicapped Parking spaces near theater. Movie Line: 218-729-0335; Emergency Line: 218-729-0334; Fax: 218-729-0334; E-mail: Sfennessey@cectheatres.com      

 

 

Access Press, (651) 644 - 2133, Tim Benjamin, Editor

 


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