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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.

 

7th Annual Political
Theatre Festival

Feb. 14 - Mar. 2

Out of Cordoba and American Latino! (in English with some Spanish), For Mi ChiChi (in Spanish with some English), Teatro del Pueblo at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Fri., Feb. 22, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $12 (reg. $15; $13 student/senior), Phone: 612-871-4444 or 651-224-8806, Web: www.teatrodelpueblo.org or www.intermediaarts.org

 

9 Parts of Desire

Mar. 1 - 23

Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. ASL and AD: Sat., Mar. 22, 1:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. up to $34), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, We: www.guthrietheater.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

 

Arts of Japan: The John C. Weber Collection

Feb. 24 - May 25

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Mar. 2, 1:00 pm; free tour begins by the Information Desk in the museum lobby, Tix: special exhibition admission charged, Phone: 612-870-3131, TTY: 612-870-3132, E-mail: dhegstrom@artsmia.org Web: www.artsmia.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

 

Box Office of the Damned

Mar. 6 - 16

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Mar. 8, 7:30 pm; pre-show description at 7:10 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

 

Charlotte 's Web

Feb. 29 - Mar. 9

Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE. ASL: Sun. Mar. 2, 2:00 pm, Tix: $17, $14 senior, $12 student, Phone: 507-282-8481, Web: www.rochestercivictheatre.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 Drowsy Chaperone

Mar. 18 - 30

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Wed., Mar. 26, 8:00 pm, AD: Sat., Mar. 29, 8:00 pm, Tix/ Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Eurydice

Feb. 14 - Mar. 9

Ten Thousand Things Theater at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. (Open Book, Feb. 29-Mar. 2; MN Opera Center, Mar. 7-9), AD: Sun., Mar. 2, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $20), Phone: 612-203-9502, Web: www.tenthousandthings.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

 

Fishtank

Feb. 16 - Mar. 22

Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. First St., Mpls. AD and ASL: Thurs., Mar. 13, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 13; reg. $20, $15 senior; $9 age 25 or under; other nights up to $30, Phone: TicketWorks: 612-333-6200 or 612-332-3968 x100, Web: www.jeunelune.org

 

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Feb. 26 - Mar. 6

Children's Theatre Co., Mainstage, 2400 - 3rd Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Mar. 28, 7:30 pm; student matinees available on request, Tix: Mention VSA Offer for $13 tickets; regular discount is $20, Phone: 612-874-0400, Web: www.childrenstheatre.org

 

For a Time Such As This

Mar. 21 - 30

Bridge Productions at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., Mar. 22 and Fri., Mar. 28, 8:00 pm (reservation required 3 days before show for ASL or AD services), Tix: Reduced to $12 AD/ASL patron, student, senior, preview, Fringe button (reg. $15, $10 groups, theater industry), Phone: 651-501-9273, E-mail: tickets@bridgeproductions.info Web: www.bridgeproductions.info or www.intermediaarts.org

 

The Fortunes of King Croesus

Mar. 1, 4, 6, 8, 9

A co-production with Minnesota Opera Company and Opera North (Leeds, England), at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. Sung in German with English captions projected, AD: Sun., Mar. 9, 2:00 pm; pre-opera discussion at 1:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price for AD patrons, Phone: 612-333-6669, TTY: 612-729-6023, Web: www.mnopera.org

 

Friends Are Benefits

Mar. 29 - 30

Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus at Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 - 4th St. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Mar. 30, 2 :00 pm, Tix: $23-43 (includes fees), child half-price, Phone: 612-624-2345, Web: www.tcgmc.org or www.northrop.umn.edu

 

Frozen

Mar. 7 - 30

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7th Place) St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., Mar. 22, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price, Phone: 651-291-7005, Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

The Giver

Mar. 7 - 30

Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts Mainstage, 1111 Mainstreet. ASL: Wed., Mar. 12, 12:30 pm, Wed., Mar. 19, 9:30 am, and Sun., Mar. 30, 2:00 pm, Tix: $15, $11 child (age 2-17) and senior (age 60+) plus $1.50 fee per ticket for phone/web orders, Phone: 952-979-1111 (AD available upon request), Web: www.stagestheatre.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

 

Heartbeat of the Drum

Mar. 14 - 30

SteppingStone Theatre, 55 Victoria St. N., St. Paul. ASL: Sun., Mar. 16, 2:00 pm, AD: Fri., Mar. 21, 7:00 pm, Tix: $11, student/senior $9, Phone: 651-225-9265, Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org

 

The House at Pooh Corner

Feb. 22 - Mar. 16

Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts Jaycee Studio, 1111 Mainstreet. ASL: Sun., Mar. 2, 2:00 pm, and Wed., Mar. 5, 10:00 am (Audio Description available upon request), Tix: $15, $11 child (age 2-17) and senior (age 60+) plus $1.50 fee per ticket for phone/web orders, Phone: 952-979-1111, Web: www.stagestheatre.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 

 

Invigorate the Common Well: Beneath
the Surface: When Life Stirs Again

Feb. 19 - Mar. 16

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre in collaboration with the Tomales Bay Institute at the Avalon Theater, 1500 E. Lake St., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 16, 2:00 pm; tactile tour available at 1:30 pm (register with the theatre); school performance Fri., Mar. 14, 10:30 am, ASL: Call the theatre, Tix: $17, $12 for child, student, senior or group; weekday matinees $5 for groups and $10 for individuals, Phone: 612-721-2535, E-mail: info@hobt.org Web: www.hobt.org

 

Jane Eyre

Mar. 8 - 30

Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. ASL: Fri., Mar. 28, 7:30 pm, AD: Sat., Mar. 29, 1:00 pm; tactile tour at 10:30 am, Tix: Reduced to $18 for AD/ASL (reg. $27-$57), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

Jersey Boys

Mar. 19 - Mar. 20

Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Sun., Mar. 30, 1:00 pm, Tix: $28.50 - 133.50; 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/

 

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/

 

The Little Foxes

Mar. 20 - Mar. 6

Tin Roof Theatre Co. at Main Avenue Theatre, 716 Main Ave., Fargo. AD: Sat., Mar. 29, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15, student/senior $10), Phone: 701-306-5843, Web: www.tinrooftheatre.org

 

Love Person

Feb. 29 - Mar. 22

Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4 th St., Mpls. (Performed in 3 languages: English, Sanskrit, ASL and projected email), ASL: every performance is interpreted: Feb. 28-29, Mar. 1-2, 6-9, 12-16, 19-22, AD and Captioning: Fri., Mar. 7, 7:30 pm, Tix: Access tickets $12, Phone: 612-338-6131, E-mail: boxoffice@mixedblood.com Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

Max and Ruby

Feb. 22

Theatreworks USA at Stephen B. Humphrey Theater, Saint John's University, Collegeville. ASL: Fri., Feb. 22, 7:00 pm, Tix: $16; senior/youth $8, Phone: 320-363-5700, E-mail: DWolford@csbsju.edu Web: www.csbsju.edu/finearts

 

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

 

Nunsense

Feb. 8 - 17

Cross Community Players at Crosswinds United Methodist Church, 15051 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove. ASL: Fri., Feb. 15, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $3.50-5.50 for AD/ASL (reg. $7-11), Phone: 763-391-2787, E-mail: mail@crossplayers.org Web: www.crossplayers.org

 

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/

 

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

 

Peace Crimes: The Minnesota
Eight vs. The War

Feb. 21 - Mar. 9

A co-production of the History Theatre and the University of MN Theatre Dept. at Rarig Center, 330 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls. ASL and AD: Sat., Mar. 1, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 15 , Phone: 651-292-4323, Web: theatre.umn.edu or www.historytheatre.com

 

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 Piano Lesson

Feb. 21 - Mar. 16

Penumbra Theatre at Martin Luther King Center, 270 N. Kent St., St. Paul. ASL: Sat., Mar. 1, 8:00 pm, AD: Sun., Mar. 16, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $8-$28 (reg. $35, $15 student), Phone: 651-224-3180 (specify ASL or AD), E-mail: boxoffice@penumbratheatre.org Web: www.penumbratheatre.org

 

Parade

Feb. 23 - Mar. 16

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Co. and Theater Latté Da at History Theatre, 30 Tenth St. E., St. Paul. AD: Sun., Mar. 2, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced by $7 (reg. $25-35), Phone: 651-292-4232, Web: www.mnjewishtheatre.org

 

Sabrina Fair

Mar. 14 - Mar. 6

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 30, 2:00 pm, Tix: $20, senior/student discount, Phon: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window

Feb. 22 - Mar. 16

Starting Gate Productions at Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul. AD: Sun., Mar. 9, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 for AD patrons; Reg. $18, $16 student/senior, Phone: 651-645-3503, Web: www.startinggate.org or www.moundstheatre.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

 

Summer of '42

Mar. 7 - 30

Mpls. Musical Theatre at Hennepin Stages, 824 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., Mar. 16, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $25), Phone: 612-673-0404; 612-373-5639 or 5609; TTY: 612-373-5655; ASL/Audio Described Hotline: 612-373-5650, E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com Web: www.aboutmmt.org or www.hennepintheatredistrict.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

 

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

 

Third

Feb. 16 - Mar. 30

Guthrie Theater, Whitney Proscenium, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., Mar. 8, 1:00 pm; Fri., Mar. 14, 7:30 pm, ASL: Fri., Mar. 21, 7:30 pm; Thurs., Mar. 27, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 18 (reg. $27-$57), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

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

 

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

 

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/

 

You're My Favorite Kind of Pretty

Feb. 28 - Mar. 9

Director Jon Ferguson and collaborating performers at Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Mar. 7, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 13 for AD/ASL patrons with code VSA (reg. $20), Phone: 612-340-1725, Web: www.southerntheater.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

 

Kerasotes Block E Stadium 15

600 Hennepin Ave., third floor, Mpls. 612-338-1466, bloc@kerasotes.com Accessible films in Auditoriums 2 and 12. (Note: DVS patrons: If your show is in Theatre 2, request headset with Letter C. If your show is in Theatre 12, request headset with Letter G.) Enter parking ramp on 7 th Street next to the Hard Rock Café. www.kerasotes.com/ (Scroll down the lower right-hand column every Friday morning to see what two films will have rear view captioning or DVS that week at Block E.)

 

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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