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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.

 

All Shook Up

May 8 - 13

Touring show at Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., May 13, 1:00 p.m. Tix: $22-72; 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/

 

Animals Galore

May 4

College of St. Benedict / Saint John's University (CSB/SJU) Symphony at Petters Auditorium, Benedicta Arts Center, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph. ASL: Fri., May 4, 10:00 a.m. Tix: $5 school groups only, Phone: 320-363-3390, E-mail: JANelson@csbsju.edu Web: www.csbsju.edu/finearts

 

Autistic License

May 4 - 20

Illusion Theater, Hennepin Center for the Arts, 8th floor, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD: Fri., May 18, 8:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10 for AD patron + companion (reg. $20), Phone: 612-339-4944, Web: www.illusiontheater.org

 

Barefoot in the Park

May 12 - 29

Bloomington Art Center Gallery Players at Bloomington Center for the Arts Black Box Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. ASL: Sat., Apr. 28, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $6 (Reg. $15, $12 senior/student), Phone: 952-563-8587, Web: www.bloomingtonartcenter.com

 

The Baron

April 14 - May 20

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD: Sun., Apr. 22, 2:00 p.m. ASL: Sun., May 4, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $15, Phone: 651-292-4323, Web: www.historytheatre.com

 

Boats on a River

May 19 - June 10

Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: TBA Tix: Reduced to $12 (reg. $19-$29), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org

 

Crimes of the Heart

April 7 - July 1

Commonweal Theatre, 206 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. ASL: Sun., June 10, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Half price (reg. $25. student $12), Phone: 507-467-2525, Toll Free: 800-657-7025, E-mail: tickets@commonwealtheatre.org Web: www.commonwealtheatre.org

 

Don Juan Giovanni

March 3 - June 24

Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 18, 7:00 p.m. ASL: TBA. Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $20), TicketWorks: 612-333-6200 or 612-332-3968 x 100, Web: www.jeunelune.org

 

Fat Pig

June 15 - 30

Walking Shadow Theatre Co. at Playwrights' Center, 2301 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., June 22, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $7 (reg. $16, $14 student/senior), Phone: 612-375-0300, Web: www.walkingshadowcompany.org

 

Figaro

April 11 - June 23

Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Apr. 22, 7:00 p.m. ASL: TBA. Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $20), TicketWorks: 612-333-6200 or 612-332-3968 x 100, Web: www.jeunelune.org

 

Flint Hills International Children's Festival

June 2 - 3

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington, St. Paul. Most indoor events will be ASL-interpreted and Audio Described, as well as some world stage events in Rice Park. Tix: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org

 

Funny Girl

April 27 - May 20

Bloomington Civic Theatre at Bloomington Center for the Arts Schneider Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. AD: Sat., May 5, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Sat., May 12, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $25, senior $22, student $19), Phone: 952-563-8575, Web: www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

 

Future Perfect: A Genetically Modified Musical

April 19 - May 19

Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts, 212 - 3rd Ave. N., #140 , Mpls. AD: Sat., April 28, 3:00 p.m., and Fri., May 4, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Sat., May 12, 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $15), Ticketworks: 651-209-6689, Phone: 612-339-5145, Web: www.interactcenter.com or www.ticketworks.com

 

Generations ROCK!

June 17

One Voice Mixed Chorus with special guests Teens Rock the Mic at the History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sun., June 17, 3:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $15-21 in seating area near interpreter (reg. $18-25), Phone: 612-332-1302, Web: www.ovmc.org

 

Get Ready

June 7 - July 1

Penumbra Theatre, Martin Luther King Center, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul. ASL: Sat., June 16, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $15-40, Phone: 651-224-3180 (specify ASL), E-mail: boxoffice@penumbratheatre.org Web: www.penumbratheatre.org

 

Glitter and Be Gay

June 22 - 23

Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus at Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 - 4th St. S., Mpls. ASL: Sat., June 23, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $19-39, children half-price, Phone: 612-624-2345, Web: www.tcgmc.org

 

Grease

June 15 - 24

Cross Community Players at Osseo Senior High School, 317 Second Ave. NW, Osseo. ASL: Sat., June 16, 7:30 p.m. AD: Sat., June 23, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Half-price (reg. $14, $12 student/senior, $10 child), Phone: 763-391-2787, E-mail: mail@crossplayers.org Web: www.crossplayers.org

 

The Green Sheep

May 8 - June 3

Windmill Performing Arts from Adelaide, Australia at the Children's Theatre Co., Cargill Stage, 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Thurs., May 24, noon, and Fri., May 25, 7:00 p.m. Tix: $12 ($8 children), Phone: 612-874-0400, Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

Gypsy

May 12 - 22

Minnesota State University Mankato Theatre at Ted Paul Theatre, Performing Arts Center. ASL: Sat., Apr. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $12-17.50, Phone: 507-389-6661, Web: www.MSUTheatre.com

 

Highlights of the Museum 1600-1900

June 3

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S. ASL -interpreted public tour of exhibit begins at 2:00 p.m. by the Information Desk in the lobby. Tix: Admission charged to exhibition; interpreted tour is free, Phone: 612-870-3131, TTY: 612-870-3132, E-mail: dhegstro@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.org

 

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

May 2 - 20

Youth Performance Co. at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., May 20, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to half-price (reg. $10, students or senior $8) advance reservation required for Audio Description, Phone: 612-623-9080, Web: www.youthperformanceco.com

 

K2

April 6 - May 20

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave S, Mpls. AD: Thurs., Apr. 26, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $24-36), Phone: 612-822-7063, Web: www.jungletheatre.com

 

King Lear

May 18 - June 10

Starting Gate Productions at Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul. AD: Sun., June 3, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $10 (Reg. $18, $16 student/senior), Phone: 651-645-3503, Web: www.startinggate.org

 

Kiss of the Spider Woman

June 1 - 24

Mpls. Musical Theatre at Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., June 9, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17 (reg. $24), Phone: 612-673-0404, ASL/AD Hotline: 612-373-5650, TTY: 612-373-5655, E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com Web: www.aboutmmt.org or www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/guestservices/aslad

 

A Lion's Tale - Somali Folktales

May 4 - 20

SteppingStone Theatre at Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. AD: Tues., May 15, 11:00 a.m. ASL: Sun., May 20, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $11, student/senior $9, Phone: 651-225-9265, Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org

 

The Left Hand Singing

April 20 - May 13

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7 th Place), St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., May 5, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to half-price, Phone: 651-291-7005, Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

LOW

May 30 - June 16

Pillsbury House Theatre, 3501 Chicago Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Fri., June 8, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Thurs., June 14, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $11 (reg. $18), Phone: 612-825-0459, Web: www.pillsburyhousetheatre.org

 

The Madwoman of Chaillot

April 27 - May 20

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

 

Major Barbara

May 5 - June 17

Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., May 26, 1:00 p.m. (sensory tour 10:30); also Fri., June 1, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Fri., June 8, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17 (reg. $22-$52), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org

 

The Marriage of Figaro

May 5 - 13

Minnesota Opera Co. at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. In Italian with English captions. AD: Sun., May 13, 2:00 p.m.; pre-opera discussion at 1:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced to half-price for AD patrons, Phone: 612-333-6669, TTY: 612-729-6023, Web: www.mnopera.org

 

Messy Utopia

April 20 - May 13

Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4th St., Mpls. AD and ASL and Captioning: Fri., Apr. 27, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced by $5, Phone: 612-338-6131, E-mail: boxoffice@mixedblood.com Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

Modern Orthodox

April 22 - May 13

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

 

Molecules of Music

May 17 - 19

Young Dance at Barbara Barker Center for Dance, U of M, 500 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Thurs. May 17, 11:30 a.m. ($3); Sat., May 19 2:00 p.m. Tix: $12, student/senior $6, Phone: 612-423-3064, Web: www.youngdance.org

 

Monkey Magic: Chinese Story Theatre

May 11 - 20

Nine Mile Creek Theater at Bloomington Center for the Arts Black Box Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. ASL: Sun., May 20, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $8, Phone: 952-563-8587, Web: www.bloomingtonartcenter.com

 

Once Upon a Mattress

June 6 - 17

Silver Follies of Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Thurs., June 7, 7:30 p.m. ASL: upon request in advance, Tix: Reduced to $7.50, Phone: 701-235-6778 or 877-687-7469, Web: www.fmct.org

 

The Prince and the Pauper

April 20 - May 20

Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. ASL: Sun., May 6, 2:00 p.m.; Wed., May 9 and Thurs., May 10 at 10:00 a.m. Tix: $14, $11 child (age 2-17) and senior, Phone: 952-979-1111, Web: www.stagestheatre.org

 

Rocket Man

May 4 - 26

Rochester Repertory Theatre, 314 ½ S. Broadway. ASL: Fri., May 11, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $15 Phone: 507-289-1737, E-mail: BoxOffice@RochesterRep.org Web: www.RochesterRep.org

 

Sound Spectrum Featuring OutLoud!

May 12

Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 - 4th St. S., Mpls. ASL: Sat., May 12, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $19-39, children half-price, Phone: 612-624-2345, Web: www.tcgmc.org

 

Seussical

April 24 - June 17

Children's Theatre Co., 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Wed., May 23, 10:30 a.m.; Fri., June 1, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Mention the VSA Offer for $13 (reg. discount is $20), Phone: 612-874-0400, Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

Taking Steps

June 1 - 24

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., June 16, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to half-price, Phone: 651-291-7005, Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

Talking Volumes - Josephine Dickinson and Galway Kinnell

May 12

Minnesota Public Radio presents two poets, including Dickinson, a Deaf poet from England, at the Fitzgerald Theatre, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul. ASL: Thurs., Apr. 12, 7:00 p.m. Tix: $15, MPR members $12, E-mail: fitzgerald@mpr.org TicketMaster, Phone: 612-673-0404, MPR members call 651-290-1221, Web: www.minnesotapublicradio.org

 

A Thousand Clowns

April 13 - May 5

Torch Theater at Mpls. Theatre Garage, 711 W. Franklin. ASL: Thurs.-Sat., May 3-5, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $11 (reg. $20, $15 senior/student, $10 child), Phone: 952-929-9097, Web: www.torchtheater.com

 

Uncle Vanya

June 1 - 24

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., June 24, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $20, senior/student discount, Phone: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

You Can't Take It With You

May 12 - 15

North High School Theatre, 2416 E. 11th Ave., North St. Paul. ASL: Sat., Apr. 14, 7:30 p.m. Tix: $8, $6 for student/senior, Phone: 651-748-6090, Web: www.northhightheatre.org

 

You Can't Take It with You

June 7 - 24

Bloomington Art Center Gallery Players at Bloomington Center for the Arts Black Box Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. ASL: Sat., June 23, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $6 (reg. $15, $12 senior/student), Phone: 952-563-8587, Web: www.bloomingtonartcenter.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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