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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

 

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 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

 

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

 

Alice in Wonderland

December 8 - 16, 2006

Rosetown Playhouse at Roseville Area Middle School Theater, 15 County Road B2 E, Little Canada. ASL: Fri., Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Half-price (reg: $9 adult/senior, $7 student, $5 child 5 & under ); 651-792-7414 ext. 2; Web: www.rosetownplayhouse.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 Mousetrap

November 17 - December 17, 2006

Theatre in the Round Players. Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Dec. 17, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $20, discounts for seniors/students; 612-333-3010; Web: www.theatreintheround.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

 

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

 

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

 

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  

 

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  

 

Love Letters

December 29 - January 6, 2007

Sally Struthers and John Command perform a benefit for Bloomington Civic Theatre, Bloomington Center for the Arts, Schneider Theater. 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. AD: Thurs., Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Sat., Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $31; reg. $32-38; 952-563-8575; Web: www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

 

Loot

January 5 - 28, 2007

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Jan. 28, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $20, discounts for seniors/students; 612-333-3010; Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

Nature's Inspiration: Arts of the Pacific Islands

January 7, 2006

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Jan. 7, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Admission charged to exhibition; free interpreted tour begins in Target Wing, second floor atrium; 612-870-3131 or TTY 612-870-3132 or E-mail: dhegstro@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.org

 

The Belle of Amherst

January 10 - 14, 2007

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Jan. 13, 8:00 p.m. ASL: upon request in advance. Tix: Reduced to $12.50, $10 seniors 65+, $7.50 students; 701-235-6778, 877-687-7469; Web: www.fmct.org

 

Buried Child

January 11 - 27, 2006

Tin Roof Theatre Co. at Main Avenue Theatre, 716 Main Ave., Fargo, ND. AD: Sat., Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15, student/senior $10); 701-306-5843; Web: www.tinrooftheatre.com

 

Woman Before a Glass

January 13 - February 4, 2007

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Jan. 21, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $17-24), 651-647-4315; Web: www.mnjewishtheatre.org

 

Chicago

January 16 - 21, 2007

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Fri., Jan. 19, 8:00 p.m. AD: Sat., Jan. 20 , 2:00 p.m. Tix: 651-224-4222, TTY 651-282-3100; Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Carousel

January 18 - February 4, 2007

Nautilus Music-Theater at Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Fri., Jan. 26, 8:00 p.m. ASL: Upon request ASAP. Tix: Reduced to $33 for AD/ASL patrons; $35 Mon./Wed./Thurs./Sun.; $40 Fri.; $45 Sat.; Jan. 24; Web: www.southerntheater.org

 

100 Men's Wife

January 20 - February 10, 2007

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD: Sun., Jan. 28, 2:00 p.m. ASL: Sun., Feb. 4, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $15; 651-292-4323; Web: www.historytheatre.com

 

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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