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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.

 

12 Angry Men / 12 Angry Women

Apr. 4 - 13

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Sat., Apr. 12, 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

 

Anansi, The Trickster Spider

May 9 - June 1

SteppingStone Theatre, 55 Victoria St. N., St. Paul. AD: Fri., May 16, 7:00 pm, ASL: Sun., May 18, 2:00 pm, Tix: $11, student/senior $9, Phone: 651-225-9265, Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org

 

Art in Bloom

Apr. 30 - May 4

Mpls. Institute of Arts, 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. ASL: Thurs., May 1, 7:00 pm and Sun., May 4, 1:00 pm 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

 

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

 

Blues in the Night

Mar. 11 - May 18

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts McKnight Theatre, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Wed., Apr. 2, 8:00 pm AD: Sat., Apr. 5, 8:00 pm, Tix/ Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

The Broken Brain Summit

Apr. 3 - 26

Interact Center for Visual and Performing Arts at Old Arizona Studio, 2821 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. ASL: Thurs., Apr. 10, 7:30 pm (pay what you can) and Sat., Apr. 26, 7:30 pm, AD: Fri., Apr. 25, 7:30 pm and Sat., Apr. 26, 3:00 pm, Captioning: On request, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $16), Phone: 612-339-5145, Web: www.interactcenter.com or www.oldarizona.com

 

Cabaret

May 6 - 18

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL: Wed., May 14, 8:00 pm, AD: Sat., May 17, 8:00 pm, Tix/ Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3100, Web: www.ordway.org/services/access.asp

 

Earth, Wind and Fire - PACER Benefit

Apr. 26

26th annual PACER Benefit at Mpls. Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave. S. ASL: Sat., Apr. 26, Silent Auction 6:00 pm; Show 8:00 pm; To request Audio Description, call PACER, Tix: start at $55, Phone: 952-838-9000, Web: www.pacer.org

 

Esperando La Carroza
(Waiting for the Hearse)

Apr. 18 - 27

Mixed Blood Theatre at SteppingStone Theatre, 55 No. Victoria St., St. Paul. AD, ASL and Captioning: Thurs., Apr. 24, 7:30 pm, Tix: Access tickets $12, Phone: 612-338-6131, E-mail: boxoffice@mixedblood.com Web: www.mixedblood.com

 

For a Time Such As This

Mar. 21 - 30

Bridge Productions at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Fri., Mar. 28, 8:00 pm, 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

 

French Twist

May 8 - 17

Joe Chvala's Flying Foot Forum at the Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. ASL and AD: Sat., May 17, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $30), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

A Funny Thing Happened on the
Way to the Forum

Apr. 11 - May 4

Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE. ASL: Sun., Apr. 20, 2:00 pm, Tix: $22, senior $17, student $12, Phone: 507-282-8481, Web: www.rochestercivictheatre.org

 

Gem of the Ocean

Apr. 22 - May 18

Penumbra Theatre at the Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., May 10, 1:00 pm; sensory tour at 10:30 pm, ASL and Captioning: TBA, Tix: Reduced to $ 18 (reg. $24-69), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, 877-44-STAGE, Web: www.penumbratheatre.org or www.guthrietheater.org

 

Goodnight Desdemona
(Good Morning Juliet)

Apr. 11 - 27

Theatre Unbound at the Neighborhood House at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center, 179 Robie St. E., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sun., Apr. 27, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $11 (reg. $18, $15), Phone: 612-721-1186, E-mail: info@theatreunbound.com Web: www.theatreunbound.com

 

The Hollow

May 9 - June 1

Starting Gate Productions at Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Road, St. Paul. AD: Sun., May 25, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $18, $16 student/senior), Phone: 651-645-3503, Web: www.startinggate.org

 

Honk!

Apr. 30 - May 18

Youth Performance Co. at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, 1900 Nicollet Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., May 17, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price (reg. $10, student/senior $8); advance reservation required for AD, Phone: 612-623-9080, Web: www.youthperformanceco.com

 

Jack and the Beanstalk

Apr. 19, 26

Lyric Arts Company, Lyric Arts Main St. Stage, 420 E. Main St., Anoka. ASL: Sat., Apr. 19, 11:00 am (request at least one week in advance), Tix: $12, $10 student/senior, Phone: 763-422-1838, Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

Jersey Boys

Mar. 19 - Apr. 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/

 

The King and I

Apr. 18 - May 3

Morris Park Players at Folwell Middle School, 3611 20th Ave S., Mpls. AD: Sun., Apr. 27, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $12 (AD patrons, student, senior; reg. $15), Phone: 612-724-8373, Web: www.morrisparkplayers.org

 

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill

Apr. 11 - May 4

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St. (20 W. 7 th Place), St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., Apr. 26, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price, Phone: 651-291-7005, Web: www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

The Lady with All the Answers

Apr. 3 - 20

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sun., Apr. 13, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 15, Phone: 651-292-4323, Web: www.historytheatre.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

 

The Lilies of the Field

Apr. 11 - 27

Lyric Arts Company at Lyric Arts Main St. Stage, 420 E. Main St., Anoka. ASL: Sat., Apr. 12, 7:30 pm (request at least one week in advance), Tix: $14, $12 student/senior, $16 box seats, Phone: 763-422-1838, Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

A Long Day's Journey Into Night

Apr. 25 - May 18

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., May 11, 2:00 pm, Tix: $20, Phone: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

Loudmouth George and the Sixth Grade Bully

Apr. 25 - May 10

Nine Mile Creek Theater Co. at Bloomington Civic Plaza Black Box Theater, 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd. AD and ASL: Sun., May 4, 2:00 pm, Tix: $12, $10 senior/student, Phone: 952-563-8575, Web: www.bloomingtonartcenter.com

 

Magic Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle

Apr. 22 - June 15

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

 

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Apr. 12 - June 22

Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., May 3, 1:00 pm; sensory tour at 10:30 pm; Fri., May 9, 7:30 pm, ASL: Fri., May 16, 7:30 pm; Thurs., May 29, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $24-$69), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/

 

Mrs. Mannerly

Mar. 14 - Apr. 12

Illusion Theater, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., Mar. 30, 7:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 for AD patrons and one companion; reg. $15-25, Phone: 612-339-4944, Web: www.illusiontheater.org

 

Once on This Island

Apr. 17 - May 18

Ten Thousand Things Theater at Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Sun., May 4, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $20), Phone: 612-203-9502, Web: www.tenthousandthings.org

 

The Pajama Game

Apr. 18 - May 17

Bloomington Civic Theatre at Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd. ASL: Sat., May 3, 7:30 pm, AD: Fri., May 9, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $ 18 (reg. $19-25), Phone: 952-563-8575 ( Order ASL tickets at least 7 days before the show and indicate your need for seating in the ASL area.), Web: www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org

 

Peer Gynt

Apr. 26 - May 18

Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. ASL: Sun., May 11, 1:30 pm, Tix: Half price (reg. $25, student $12), Phone: 507-467-2525, 800-657-7025, E-mail: tickets@commonwealtheatre.org Web: www.commonwealtheatre.org

 

Pirates of the Great Lakes

May 30 - June 22

Lyric Arts Co. of Anoka, 420 E. Main St., Anoka. ASL: Sat., May 31, 7:30 pm (make request at least one week in advance), Tix: $14, $12 student/senior, $16 box seats, Phone: 763-422-1838, Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

Mr. Puntila and His Hired Man Matti

Mar. 20 - Apr. 13

Frank Theatre at the Bridge Building, Mpls. Public Works yard, 1907 E. 27th St. (entrance at 27th and Longfellow, west of Hiawatha). AD: Sat., Apr. 5 , 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $12 (reg. $14-20), Phone: 612-724-3760, Web: www.franktheatre.org

 

Q and A

May 22 - June 8

Mu Performing Arts at Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. 4 th St., Mpls. AD: Sat., May 31, 8:00 pm, ASL: Sat., June 7, 8:00 pm, Tix: $18, $16 student/senior, Phone: 612-338-6131, Web: www.muperformingarts.org or www.mixedblood.com

 

Rabbit Hole

Mar. 28 - May 11

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Thurs., Apr. 17, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $26-36), Phone: 612-822-7063, E-mail: boxoffice@jungletheater.com Web: www.jungletheater.com

 

The Reluctant Dragon

Apr. 18 - May 18

Stages Theatre Co. at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet. ASL: Sun., May 4, 2:00 pm, Wed., May 7, 10:00 pm, AD: Available on request, Tix: $15, $11 child/senior plus $1.50 fee per ticket, Phone: 952-979-1111, Web: www.stagestheatre.org

 

Rusalka

Apr. 12, 15, 17, 19, 20

Minnesota Opera Company at Ordway Center for Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. Sung in Czech with English captions projected above stage. AD: Sun., Apr. 20, 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

 

Sidiki Conde and Tokounou

May 3

VSA arts of Minnesota presents West African musician/dancers Sidiki Conde and Tokounou with students with and without disabilities at Hopkins High School , 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka. AD and ASL: Sat., May 3, 7:30 pm, Tix: $15, student $10, Phone: 612-332-3888 or 800-801-3883 v/tty, Web: www.vsaartsmn.org

 

The Silver Follies' Production of Lil' Abner

May 8 - 18

Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre, 333 Fourth St. S., Fargo. AD: Thurs., May 8, 7 :30 pm, ASL: On request in advance, Tix: Reduced to $12.50, $10 senior, $7.50 student (reg. $15, $12, $9), Phone: 701-235-6778, 877-687-7469, Web: www.fmct.org

 

These Shining Lives

May 8 - June 1

History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sun., May 25, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $15, Phone: 651-292-4323, Web: www.historytheatre.com

 

The Triangle Factory Fire

May 3 - 25

Minnesota Jewish Theatre Co. at Hillcrest Center Theater, 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul. AD: Sun., May 18, 2:00 pm, Tix: Reduced by $7 (reg. $17-24), Phone: 651-647-4315, Web: www.mnjewishtheatre.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

 

The Wiz

Apr. 11 - 19

University of Minnesota Theatre at Rarig Center's Stoll Thrust Theatre, 330 - 21st Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., Apr. 19, 8:00 pm, Tix: $17-19, Phone: 612-624-2345, E-mail: utheatre@umn.edu Web: http://theatre.umn.edu

 

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      

 

 

Access Press, (651) 644 - 2133, Tim Benjamin, Editor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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