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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.

 

36 Views

Feb. 8 - 23

Walking Shadow Theatre Co. at Red Eye Theater, 15 West 14th St., Mpls. ASL and AD: Fri., Feb. 15, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $7 (reg. $16, $14 student/senior), Phone: 612-375-0300, Web: www.walkingshadowcompany.org/

 

After Ashley

Feb. 8 - 23

20% Theatre Company Twin Cities at Bedlam Theatre, 1501 S. 6th St., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Feb. 17, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 for ASL patrons, Phone: 612-341-1038  (reserve ASL service by Feb. 15), E-mail: info@tctwentypercent.org Web: www.bedlamtheatre.org or www.tctwentypercent.org

 

Almost to Freedom

Feb. 8 - Mar. 2

SteppingStone Theatre, 55 Victoria St. N., St. Paul. AD: Fri., Feb. 15, 7:00 pm, ASL: Sun., Feb. 17, 2:00 pm, Tix: $11, student/senior $9, Phone: 651-225-9265 Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org

 

Avenue Q

Jan. 1 - 13

State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Jan. 6, 1:00 pm, Tix: $27-67, 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/

 

Blue Door

Jan. 17 - 27

Emigrant Theater at Dowling Studio, Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. ASL and AD: Fri., Jan. 25, 7:30 pm, Tix: $18-34, Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.emigranttheater.org or www.guthrietheater.org/

 

Bud, Not Buddy

Jan. 15 - Feb. 16

Children's Theatre Co., Mainstage, 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Feb. 8, 7:30 pm; student matinees upon request, Tix: Mention VSA Offer for $13 tickets; regular discount is $20, Phone: 612-874-0400, Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

Church Basement Ladies

Through March 2, 2008

Plymouth Playhouse at the Best Western Kelly Inn, 2705 Annapolis Lane (I-494 and Hwy 55), Plymouth. ASL: Sat., Dec. 29, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $30 (code ASL; reg. $34, senior, $32, student $17), Phone: 763-558-1600 ext. 1, E-mail: bompp@plymouthplayhouse.com Web: www.plymouthplayhouse.com

 

Dancing with the Divine: Arts of India,
Tibet, and Southeast Asia

Feb. 3

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S. ASL: Sun., Feb. 3, 1:00 pm at Information Desk in the museum lobby, Tix: 612-870-3131, TTY: 612-870-3132, E-mail: dhegstrom@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.org

 

The Fantasticks

Jan. 25 - Feb. 23

Bloomington Civic Theatre at Bloomington Center for the Arts Schneider Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. ASL: Sat., Feb. 9, 7:30 pm, AD: Fri., Feb. 15, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 18 (reg. $25, senior $22, student $19), Phone: 952-563-8575 (Request ASL service at least 7 days before show; with online requests, indicate seating need in “Order Comments” section; if no requests are made, ASL will be cancelled) Web: www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

 

Fuddy Meers

Jan. 18 - Feb. 3

Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE. ASL: Sat., Jan. 26, 8:00 pm, Tix: $17, $14 senior (65+), $12 student (25 and under), Phone: 507-282-8481, Web: www.rochestercivictheatre.org

 

Henry V

Feb. 8 - Mar. 2

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Feb. 17, 2:00 pm, Tix: $20, senior/student discount, Phone: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

Holiday Traditions

Nov. 23 - Jan. 13

Minneapolis Institute of Arts offers free ASL-interpreted public tours, first Sunday of month (and occasional other times), 2400 Third Ave. S. ASL: Sun., Dec. 2: Period Rooms tour begins at 1:00 pm in the Bell Decorative Arts Court, third floor; 2:30 pm at the Purcell-Cutts House (shuttle bus available); Thurs., Dec. 6, 7:00 pm in Period Rooms, Tix/ Phone: 612-870-3131 or TTY: 612-870-3132, E-mail: dhegstrom@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.org

 

Into the Woods, Junior

Feb. 8 - 17

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Feb. 9, 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 

 

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/

 

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

 

Martha, Josie, and the Chinese Elvis

Jan. 4 - 27

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Jan. 27, 2:00 pm, Tix: $20, senior/student discount, Phone: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

The Meeting

Jan. 21 - Feb. 9, 2008

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Mon., Jan. 21, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $15, Phone: 651-292-4323, Web: www.historytheatre.com

 

The Mitten

Jan. 18 - Feb. 18

Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet. ASL: Sun., Feb. 3, 2:00 pm, Wed., Feb. 6, 10:00 am, AD: upon request, Tix: $15, $11 child (age 2-17) and senior (age 60+) plus service fee of $1.50 per ticket for phone/web orders, Phone: 952-979-1111, Web: www.stagestheatre.org

 

My Fair Lady

Feb. 20 - Mar. 2

Historic Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Feb. 24, 1:00 pm, Tix: $23-78, 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/

 

The Odd Couple

Jan. 10 - 27, 2008

Tin Roof Theatre Co. at Main Avenue Theatre, 716 Main Ave., Fargo, ND. AD: Sat., Jan. 12, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15, student/senior $10), Phone: 701-306-5843, Web: www.tinrooftheatre.org 

 

On Golden Pond

Feb. 8 - 24

Bloomington Art Center Gallery Theater at Bloomington Civic Plaza Black Box Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. AD and ASL: Sun., Feb. 24, 2:00 pm, Tix: $17, $14 senior/student, Phone: 952-563-8575, Web: www.bloomingtonartcenter.com

 

Over the River and Through the Woods

Jan. 11 - 27

Lyric Arts Company at Lyric Arts Main Street Stage, 420 E. Main St., Anoka. ASL: Sat., Jan. 12, 7:30 pm if a request is made at least one week in advance Tix: $14, $12 students/seniors, $16 box seats, Phone: 763-422-1838 Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

Peer Gynt

Jan. 12 - Mar. 2

Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., Feb. 2, 1:00 pm; Fri., Feb. 8, 7:30 pm, ASL: Fri., Feb. 15, 7:30 pm; Thurs., Feb. 21, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 18 (reg. $27-$57), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

The Poetry of Pizza

Jan. 18 - Feb. 10

Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4th St., Mpls. AD, ASL and Captioning: Fri., Jan. 25, 7:30 pm, Tix: Access tickets $12, Phone: 612-338-6131, E-mail: boxoffice@mixedblood.com Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

Romeo and Juliet

Jan. 26 - Feb. 3

Minnesota Opera Co. at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. Sung in French with English captions projected, AD: Sun., Feb. 3, 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

 

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

 

The Stones

Feb. 12 - Mar. 9

Children's Theatre Co., Cargill Stage, 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Feb. 29, 8:00 pm; student matinees available upon request, Tix: Mention VSA Offer for $13 tickets; regular discount is $20, Phone: 612-874-0400, Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

Sweeney Todd

Feb. 5 - 10

Historic State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Feb. 10, 1:00 pm, Tix: $27-67, 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/

 

The Syringa Tree

Feb. 1 - Mar. 9

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Thurs., Feb. 21, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $26-36), Phone: 612-822-7063, E-mail: boxoffice@jungletheater.com Web: www.jungletheater.com

 

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

 

Tuck Everlasting

Jan. 23 - Feb. 10

Youth Performance Co. at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., Feb. 3, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price; reg. $10, student 14 and under or senior $8; advance reservation required for AD, Phone: 612-623-9080, Web: www.youthperformanceco.com

 

Uncommon Light: Brahms and
the Beauty of Shadow

Jan. 25 - 26

One Voice Mixed Chorus with Central High School Concert Choir and conductor Dr. Vance George at Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sun., Jan. 26, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $18-25), Phone: 651-298-1954, Web: www.ovmc.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 Walleye Kid: The Musical

Jan. 18 - Feb. 3

Mu Performing Arts at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts McKnight Theatre, 345 Washington, St. Paul. AD: Sat., Jan. 26, 8:00 pm, ASL: Sat., Feb. 2, 8:00 pm, Tix: $25, $23 college/senior, $20 groups, $16 age 17 and under, Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp or www.muperformingarts.org

 

Warm Beer Cold Women

Feb. 1 - 17

Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. ASL and AD: Sat., Feb. 16, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 18 (reg. $18-34), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

Well

Jan. 18 - Feb. 10

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7 th Place), St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., Feb. 2, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price, Phone: 651-291-7005, Web: www.parksquaretheatre.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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