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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.

 

1776

June 23 - Aug. 26

Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., July 14, 1:00 p.m. (sensory tour 10:30); also Fri., July 20, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Fri., July 27, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m. Captioned: Thurs., Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17 (reg. $27-$57) Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org

 

Barbie Seguy

June 16

Barry R. Segal at Thompson Hall, 1824 Marshall Ave., St. Paul. ASL: Sat., June 16, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $10 Phone: 651-544-3455, E-mail: brscityman20@aol.com Web: www.uniquetouchart.com/brsegaltheater

 

Chicago

July 10 - 15

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts - Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul; ASL: Wed., July 11, 8:00 p.m. AD: Sat., July 14, 7:30 p.m. Tix / Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

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

 

Fools

July 13 - Aug. 12

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Aug. 12, 2:00 p.m. Tix: $20, senior/student discount Phone: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

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

 

Honk!

June 29 - Aug. 2

Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins. ASL: Sun., July 22, 2:00 p.m., and Wed., July 25, 10:00 a.m. Tix: $14, $11 age 2-17 or 60+ Phone: 952-979-1111, Web: www.stagestheatre.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

 

Les Miserables

Opens June 15

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W 78th Street, Chanhassen. AD and ASL: Sat., July 21, curtain 1:00 p.m., lunch seating begins at 11:00 a.m. 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

 

A Little Night Music

Aug. 17 - Sept. 9

Bloomington Civic Theatre at Bloomington Center for the Arts Schneider Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. AD: Fri., Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. ASL: Sat., Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $25, senior $22, student $19) Phone: 952-563-8575, Web: www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.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

 

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

 

Meet Me at the Fair

July 20 - 22

Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake. ASL: Sat., July 21, 7:00 p.m. Tix: Reduced; reg. $12, $10 student/senior, Phone: 651-429-5674, Web: www.lakeshoreplayers.com

 

Minnesota Fringe Festival

Aug. 2 - 12

Audio Described (AD), ASL-interpreted (ASL), Captioned performances by over 100 companies at many venues in Mpls. To be announced in July. Tix by Phone: 651-209-6799, Phone: 612-872-1212, Web: www.fringefestival.org or www.uptowntix.com

 

Monty Python's Spamalot

July 24 - Aug 12

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Fri., Aug. 3, 8:00 p.m. AD: Sat., Aug. 4, 2:00 p.m. Tix / Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

The Mystery of Irma Vep

May 19 - Sept. 2

Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. ASL: Sun., July 29, 2:00 p.m. Tix: Half price (reg. $25. student $12) Phone: 507-467-2525, 800-657-7025 E-mail: tickets@commonwealtheatre.org Web: www.commonwealtheatre.org

 

Oklahoma!

July 13 - 29

Mounds View Community Theatre at Irondale High School, 2425 Long Lake Road, New Brighton ASL: Sat., July 21, 7:30 p.m. upon request at least 2 weeks in advance. Tix: Reduced to $7 (reg. $14, $10 senior (65+), $6 child) Phone: 651-638-2139, E-mail: goseemvct@aol.com Web: www.mvct.org

 

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

 

Pirates of Penzance

July 26 - Aug. 11

Off Broadway Musical Theatre at New Hope Outdoor Theatre, 4401 Xylon Ave. N., New Hope. ASL: Fri., Aug. 10, 9:00 p.m. (Aug. 11 rain make-up) Tix: Free, Phone: 763-531-5151, TTY: 763-531-5109 E-mail: srader@ci.new-hope.mn.us Web : www.ci.new-hope.mn.us

 

The Prince and The Pauper

July 7 - 29

SteppingStone Theatre at Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. ASL: Sun., July 15, 2:00 p.m. AD: Tues., July 17, 11:30 a.m. Tix: $11, student/senior $9, Phone: 651-225-9265, Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org

 

Private Lives

July 21 - Sept. 2

Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD, ASL, Captioned: Fri., Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $17 (reg. $27-$57) Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/visit/the_building/access_services

 

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

 

Sherlock's Last Case

June 15 - Aug. 25

University of Minnesota Centennial Showboat Players at Showboat, Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul. ASL: Fri., Aug. 17, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $19, Phone: 651-227-1100, E-mail: showboat@umn.edu Web: www.ShowboatTheater.com

 

The Student Price

June 9 - 17

Skylark Opera at E.M. Pearson Theatre, Concordia University, 312 N. Hamline Ave., St. Paul
ASL
: Fri., June 15, 8:00 p.m. Tix: $20-45, Phone: TicketWorks 651-209-6689, 800-762-6353, E-mail: info@ticketworks.com Web: www.skylarkopera.org or www.ticketworks.com

 

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

 

Thoroughly Modern Millie

July 12 - 29

Trollwood Performing Arts School at Trollwood Park, 200 Kandi Lane, Fargo, ND. AD: Fri., July 13, 8:15 p.m. ASL: Fri., July 20, 8:15 p.m.; special seating required. Tix: $10-18.50 at Hornbacher's, the gate or by calling 701-241-6041, Phone: 701-241-4799, Web: www.trollwood.org or www.fargostuff.com

 

Triple Espresso

Ongoing

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

 

Two for the Seesaw

June 22 - July 29

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Thurs., July 12, 7:30 p.m. Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $24-36) Phone: 612-822-7063, Web: www.jungletheater.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

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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