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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, 612-332-3888 or Web: http://www.vsaartsmn.org

Church Basement Ladies

Ongoing Performances

Plymouth Playhouse performs at the Best Western Kelly Inn, 2705 Annapolis Lane (I-494 and Hwy 55), Plymouth. ASL: Wed., Nov. 22, 8:00 p.m.; Wed., Dec. 20, 8:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $22; 763-553-1600; ask for ASL discount; Web: www.plymouthplayhouse.com

Measure for Measure

September 2 - November 12, 2006

Commonweal Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. ASL: Sun., Nov. 5, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10, 507-467-2525, 800-657-7025; Web: www.commonwealtheatre.org

 

The Miser

September 16 - November 25, 2006

Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. 1st St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Oct. 1, 7:00 p.m. ASL: TBA. Tix: Disc to $13; reg. $20; Ticket-Works 612-333-6200 or 612-332-3968; Web: www.jeunelune.org

 

Lost in Yonkers

September 23 - November 12, 2006

Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., Oct. 14, 1 p.m. (sensory tour 11); also Fri., Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Fri., Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. Thurs., Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Disc to $17; reg. $22-$52; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; Web: www.guthrietheater.org

 

A Passion for Paintings:
Old Masters from the Wadsworth Atheneum

October 8, 2006 - January 7, 2007

Mpls. Institute of Arts, Target Gallery, 2400 Third Ave. S. Tour begins by the Information Desk. ASL: Sun., Nov. 5, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Special exhibition admission charged; interpreted tour is free; 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132, E-mail: dhegstro@artsmia.org, Web: www.artsmia.org

 

The Merchant of Venice

October 19 - November 19, 2006

Ten Thousand Things performs at Theater Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., Nov. 18, 8:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $20), 612-203-9502; Web: www.tenthousandthings.org

 

The Action against Sol Schumann

October 21 - November 12, 2006

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Co. performs at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Oct. 29, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $17-24), 651-647-4315; Web: www.mnjewishtheatre.org

 

Tartuffe

October 21 - November 17, 2006

Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Oct. 22, 7:00 p.m. AD: Sun., Oct. 29, 7:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $13; reg. $20; TicketWorks 612-333-6200 or 612-332-3968 x100; Web: www.jeunelune.org

 

Antigone

October 24 - November 19, 2006

Children's Theatre Co., Cargill Stage, 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Wed., Nov. 8, 2:00 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Mention VSA Offer for $13 ticket; regular discount is $20; 612-874-0400; Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

Hedda Gabler

October 26 - November 11, 2006

University of Minnesota Theatre performs at Rarig Center, 330 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sat., Nov. 11, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $12-14 at 612-624-2345 or E-mail: utheatre@umn.edu ; Web: http://theatre.umn.edu

 

A Doll's House

October 26 - November 11, 2006

University of Minnesota Theatre performs at Rarig Center, 330 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sat., Nov. 4, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $12-14, 612-624-2345 or E-mail utheatre@umn.edu; Web: http://theatre.umn.edu

 

Chess

October 27 - November 19, 2006

Mpls. Musical Theatre performs at Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17 (reg. $24); 612-673-0404; ASL/AD Hotline: 612-373-5650; Web: www.aboutmmt.org

 

The Full Monty

October 27 - November 19, 2006

Bloomington Civic Theatre performs at Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. AD: Sat., Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Sat., Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $18; 952-563-8575; Web: www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

 

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

November 3 - 18, 2006

Morris Park Players perform at Folwell Middle School , 3611 - 20th Ave S., Mpls. AD: Fri., Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10; 612-724-8373; Web: www.morrisparkplayers.org

 

Steel Magnolias

November 3 - 19, 2006

Applause Community Theatre performs at Lakeville Area Arts Center , 20965 Holyoke Ave. ASL: Fri., Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $12, $9 student/senior; 952-895-1234; Web: www.applausecommunitytheatre.com

 

Vestibular Sense

November 3 - 26, 2006

Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4 th St., Mpls. AD and ASL and Captioning: Fri., Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced by $5, 612-338-6131 or E-mail boxoffice@mixedblood.com Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

The Rivals

November 3 - December 23, 2006

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Wed., Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8, 612-822-7063 Web: www.jungletheater.com

 

P.S. Your Cat is Dead!

November 3 - 26, 2006

Starting Gate Productions performs at Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, Dayton's Bluff neighborhood, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Nov. 19, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10 for AD/ASL patrons; Reg. $18, $16 student/senior; 651-645-3503 Web: www.startinggate.org or www.moundstheatre.org

 

Edgardo Mine

November 4 - December 17, 2006

Guthrie Theater, McGuire Proscenium, 818 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., Nov. 25, 1:00 p,m, (sensory tour 10:30); also Fri., Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Fri., Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17; reg. $22-$52; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; Web: www.guthrietheater.org

 

Boats, Circles and Ogres: Stories for Young Ones

November 4, 11, 18, 2006

Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sat., Nov 18, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $6-12 sliding scale includes both shows, 612-246-4623; E-mail: mail@paulino.info Web: www.paulino.info

 

The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee

November 7 - 12, 2006

State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Wed., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Sun., Nov. 12, 1:00 p.m. Tix: $27-72; 612-373-5639 or 5609; hotline 612-373-5650; TTY 612-373-5655; E-mail accessible@orpheum.com Web: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org

 

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

November 8 - December 31, 2006

Children's Theatre Co., 2400 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Wed., Dec. 13, 10:30 a.m.: Fri., Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Mention the VSA Offer for $13 tickets; regular discount is $20; 612-874-0400; Web: www.childrenstheatre.org  

 

The Lark

November 9 - 12, 16 - 19, 2006

Ted Paul Theatre, Minnesota State University Mankato Performing Arts Center, Mankato. ASL: Sun., Nov. 19, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $9-13; 507-389-6661; Web: www.MSUTheatre.com  

 

Narnia

November 10 - 19, 2006

Fred Moore Middle School Center for the Arts, Fred Moore Middle School Center for the Arts, 1523 Fifth Avenue S., Anoka. ASL: Fri., Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $8, seniors/students $4; reserved seating; 763-506-3667; Web: www.anoka.k12.mn.us/fmms

 

A Midsummer Night's Dream

November 10 - December 7, 2006

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7 th Place), St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to half-price; 651-291-7005 Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

Tellabration

November 11, 2006

Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. Northstar Storytelling League: Nancy Donoval, Charlie Bethel, Danielle Daniel, Mike Mann, Paula Reed Nancarrow, Jerry Wellik. ASL: Sat., Nov. 11, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $12 ($10 with Fringe button), 612-782-7121 Web: www.NorthstarStorytelling.org

 

Diva Dish

November 17 - 19, 2006

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul. Luke Yankee. ASL: Sat., Nov. 18, 8:00 p.m. AD: Sun., Nov. 19, 2:00 p.m. Tix: 651-224-4222, TTY 651-282-3100; Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Intermedia Arts' Carol Connolly Reading Series

November 17, 2006

College of St. Catherine, Ballroom, Third Floor Coeur de Catherine, 2004 Randolph Ave, St. Paul. ASL: Fri., Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m. Tix: Free, 612-874-2815; E-mail: julie@intermediaarts.org Web: www.intermediaarts.org  

 

A Christmas Carol

November 17 - December 28, 2006

Stages Theatre Co., Hopkins Center for the Arts Mainstage, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. ASL: Sun., Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m., and Wed., Dec. 13, 10:00 a.m. Tix: $14, $11 children (age 2-17) and seniors (age 60+); 952-979-1111; Web: www.stagestheatre.org

 

Zenon Dance Company's 24th Fall Concert

November 17 - 26, 2006

Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sunday, Nov. 19, 7:00 p.m. Tix: $25, 612-340-1725; Web: www.southerntheater.org or www.zenondance.org

 

An Interview with Paul Robeson

November 18 - 19, 2006

Varsity Theater, 1308 SE 4th St., Mpls. Two-act musical drama with Paul Mabon and Cornbread Harris. AD and ASL: Sat. and Sun., Nov. 18-19, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $20; Web: www.varsitytheater.org or www.cornbreadenterprizes.com

 

A Christmas Carol

November 18 - December 23, 2006

Commonweal Theatre. St. Mane Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N.,downtown Lanesboro. ASL: Sun., Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10, 507-467-2525, 800-657-7025; E-mail: tickets@commonwealtheatre.org Web: www.commonwealtheatre.org

 

Altar Boyz

December 19 - 31, 2006

State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sat., Dec. 23, 5:00 p.m. Tix: $35 - $49; ASL or AD offered if requested in advance: 612-373-5639 or 5609; hotline 612-373-5650; TTY 612-373-5655; E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com Web: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org


Holiday Telethon! Miss Richfield 1981 Saves Pageant TV!

November 24 - December 10, 2006

Illusion Theater, Illusion Theater, 8th floor of the Hennepin Center for the Arts at 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. ASL: Sat., Dec. 9, 8:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17; regularly $22-$30; 612-339-4944; Web: www.illusiontheater.org  

 

Inspecting Carol

November 24 - December 17, 2006

University of Minnesota Centennial Showboat, Padelford Packet Boat Co. at Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul. ASL: Sat., Dec. 2, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $27 at 651-227-1100; Web: www.showboat.umn.edu or www.ShowboatTheater.com  

 

Holiday Traditions Tours

November 24, 2006 - January 18, 2007

Minneapolis Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Dec. 3, 2:00 p.m.: Period Rooms tour begins in the Bell Decorative Arts Court, third floor); 3:30 p.m.: Purcell-Cutts House tour (shuttle bus available from the MIA to the house). ASL: Thurs., Dec. 7, 7:00 p.m.: Period Rooms tour begins in the Bell Decorative Arts Court, third floor. Tix: Admission charged to exhibition; interpreted tour is free; Visitor and Member Services, 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132; E-mail: dhegstro@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.org  

 

Lutefisk Champ and Other Frozen Holiday Tales

November 25 - December 31, 2006

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD: Sun., Dec. 3, 2:00 p.m. ASL: Sun., Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $15; 651-292-4323; Web: www.historytheatre.com  

 

A Christmas Carol

November 26 - December 30, 2006

Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd St. S., Mpls. ASL: Tues., Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, Dec. 9, 1:00 p.m.; Thurs., Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. AD: Saturday, Dec. 9, 1:00 p.m. (sensory tour 10:30). Tix: Reduced to $17; reg. $22-$52; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626; Web: www.guthrietheater.org  

 

Irving Berlin's White Christmas

November 28, 2006 - January 7, 2007

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Fri., Dec. 8, 8:00 p.m. AD: Sat., Dec. 9, 2:00 p.m. Tix: 651-224-4222, TTY 651-282-3100; Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp  

 

The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs

November 30 - December 3 and 5 - 9, 2006

University of Minnesota Duluth Theatre Marshall Performing Arts Center Dudley Experimental Theatre, UMD Campus, 1215 Ordean Court, Duluth. ASL: Sun., Dec. 3, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $13, $10 seniors/students, $6 UMD students/children, 218-726-8561; Web: www.d.umn.edu/theatre  

 

Black Nativity: A Homecoming

November 30 - December 24, 2006

Penumbra Theatre Co., Hallie Q. Brown / Martin Luther King Center, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul. ASL: Sat., Dec. 9, 7:00 and 9:30 p.m. Tix: $15-40; 651-224-3180 (specify ASL); E-mail: boxoffice@penumbratheatre.org Web: www.penumbratheatre.org  

 

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

December 1 - 19, 2006

Youth Performance Company, Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., Dec. 16, 4:00 p.m.; Tix: Reduced to half-price; reg. $10, students 14 and under or seniors $8; Advance reservation required for Audio Description; 612-623-9080; Web: www.youthperformanceco.com  

 

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

December 1 - 23, 2006

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development, Weyerhaeuser Auditorium in Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. ASL: Sun., Dec. 10, 2:00 p.m. AD: Tues., Dec. 12, 11:00 a.m. Tix: $11, student/senior $9; 651-225-9265; Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org  

 

Twelve Angry Men

December 5 - 10, 2006

Roundabout Theatre touring company performs at State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Dec. 10, 1:00 p.m.; Tix: $24 - $60; 612-373-5639 or 5609; hotline 612-373-5650; TTY 612-373-5655; E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com; Web: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org

 

Little House Christmas at Plum Creek

December 7 - 17, 2006

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Dec. 16, 7:00 p.m. ASL: upon request in advance. Tix: Reduced to $7.50, $6 seniors, $4.50 students, $3 ages 3-12; 701-235-6778, 877-687-7469; Web: www.fmct.org  

 

Our Gay Apparel

December 8 - 10, 2006

Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 4th St. S. , Mpls. ASL: Sat., Dec. 9, 8:00 p.m. Tix: 612-624-2345; season tickets 612-339-7664; Web: www.tcgmc.org  

 

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

 

Crown Theater Block E Movie Complex

600 Hennepin Ave., third floor, Mpls. Enter parking ramp on 7th Street next to the Hard Rock Café. 612-338-1466. Accessible films in Auditoriums 2 and 12. Note: DVS patrons: If show is in Theatre 2, request headset with Letter C. If show is in Theatre 12, request headset with Letter G.  

 

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      

 


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