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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.

 

10 Minute Play Festival
June 4 - 7

Lakeshore Players, 4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake. ASL: Sun., June 7, 2:00 pm, Tix: Half-price (reg. $12, $10 student/senior), Phone: 651-429-5674, Web: www.lakeshoreplayers.com

 

Around the World in 80 Days
May 22 - June 28

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Thurs., June 11, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $28-36), Phone: 612-822-7063, Web: www.jungletheater.com 

 

Bridge to Terabithia
June 5 - 28

Lyric Arts Company of Anoka, 420 E. Main St., Anoka. ASL: Sat., June 6, 7:30 pm (request at least one week before opening), Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $14-18), Phone: 763-422-1838, Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

Caroline, or Change: A Musical
April 18 - June 21

Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Fri., May 15, 7:30 pm; Sat., May 16, 1:00; Sensory Tour 10:30 am, ASL: Fri., May 22, 7:30 pm; Thurs., May 28, 7:30 pm, Captioning: Fri., June 19, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $20 for AD/ASL, $25 for captioning users ($20 subscribers) (reg. $29-75), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626 Web: www.guthrietheater.org/accessibility

 

A Chorus Line
June 16 - 21

Touring Company at Historic Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., June 21, 1:00 pm (AD if requested in advance) Tix: $26-76, Phone: 612-373-5639 or 5609, Hotline: 612-373-5650, TTY: 612-373-5655, E-mail: accessible@orpheum.com Web: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/guestservices/aslad/

 

Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping!
through October 2009

Plymouth Playhouse, 2705 Annapolis Lane N., Plymouth (Best Western Kelly Inn and Green Mill). ASL: Sun., Dec. 28, 6:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $26 for AD/ASL patrons ($4 off reg.), Phone: 763-553-1600, E-mail: bompp@plymouthplayhouse.com Webwww.plymouthplayhouse.com

 

Clown News Network: An Eclownomy in Crisis
June 11 - 20

Interact Center for the Performing Arts, 212 - 3rd Ave. N., #140, Mpls. AD and ASL: TBA, Tix: $15; $2 discount for student/senior, Phone: 612-339-5145 ext. 13,
Web: www.interactcenter.com

 

Divas! In Praise of Gay Men's Female Icons
June 26 - 27

Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus at Ted Mann Concert Hall, 2128 - 4th St. S., Mpls. ASL: Fri., June 26, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price: $16.50, $12 and $9 mention code TERP (reg. $23-38, children half-price), Phone: 612-624-2345 Web: www.tcgmc.org

 

Flower Drum Song
June 26 - July 12

Mu Performing Arts at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, McKnight Theatre, 345 Washington, St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., July 11, 2:00 pm, Tix: $24-27, Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3099,
Web: www.muperformingarts.org or www.ordway.org/accessibility/

 

Grease
July 10 - 26

Mounds View Community Theatre at Irondale High School, 2425 Long Lake Road, New Brighton. ASL: Sat., July 18, 2:00 pm on request at least two weeks in advance, Tix: Reduced to $9; (reg. $16, $12 senior (65+) and student, $8 children 10 and under), Phone: 651-638-2139, E-mail: goseemvct@aol.com Web: www.mvct.org

 

Hans Christian Andersen's The Nightingale
July 10 - August 2

SteppingStone Theatre for Youth Development, 55 Victoria St. N., St. Paul. AD: Fri., July 17, 7:00 pm, ASL: Sun., July 19, 3:00 pm, Tix: $11; child/senior $9, Phone: 651-225-9265, E-mail: boxoffice@steppingstonetheatre.org Web: www.steppingstonetheatre.org

 

The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures

May 9 - June 28

Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Fri., June 5, 7:30 pm; Sat., June 6, 1:00 pm; Sensory Tour 10:30 am, ASL: Fri., June 12, 7:30 pm; Thurs., June 18, 7:30 pm, Captioning: Sat., June 20, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $20 for AD/ASL, $25 for captioning (reg. $24-70), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/accessibility

 

Is There a Doctor in the House?
June 19 - August 29

University of Minnesota Showboat Players at U of M Showboat at Harriet Island Regional Park, Showboat Landing, St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., July 25, 2:30 pm, Tix: $20, E-mail: showboat@umn.edu, Phone: Padelford Packet Boat Company, 651-227-1100 Web: www.riverrides.com or www.Showboat.umn.edu

 

Lavender Green:  Thinking Globally, Singing Locally
June 13 - 14

One Voice Mixed Chorus at History Theatre, 30 E. 10th St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sun., June 14, 3:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $10-25), Phone: 651-298-1954, Web: www.ovmc.org

 

Les Miserables
Opened June 15, 2007

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

 

Meet Me in St. Louis
July 10 - 26

Lyric Arts Company of Anoka, 420 E. Main St. ASL: Sat., July 11, 7:30 pm (request at least one week before opening), Tix: Reduced to $13 (reg. $16-20), Phone: 763-422-1838, Web: www.lyricarts.org

 

Minnesota Fringe Festival
July 30 - August 9

Audio Described and ASL-interpreted shows to be announced in July. Phone: 612-872-1212, Web: www.fringefestival.org

 

The Music Man
July 16 - 19

Stillwater Community Theatre at Stillwater Area High School, 5701 Stillwater Blvd. N. ASL: Sun., July 19, 2:00 pm, Tix: $12; senior $7, student/child $5, Web: http://ce.stillwater.k12.mn.us/Community_Theatre.html

 

The Musical of Musicals
July 10 - 26

Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE. ASL: Sat., July 11, 8:00 pm, Tix: $22, $19 senior (65+), $12 student (25 and under), Phone: 507-282-8481, Web: www.rochestercivictheatre.org/

 

My Father's Bookshelf
June 18 - 28

Live Action Set, presented at the Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sat., June 27, 1:00 pm; Sensory Tour 10:30 am, Tix: Reduced to $20 (reg. $26), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/accessibility

 

The Odd Couple
May 15 - October 23

Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. ASL: Sun., June 14, 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

 

Once Upon a Mattress
July 23 - August 8

Off Broadway Musical Theatre at New Hope Outdoor Theatre, 4401 Xylon Ave. N., New Hope. ASL: Fri., July 31, 9:00 pm (Aug. 1 - 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 Rainmaker
June 19 - October 24

Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. ASL: Sun., Sept. 13, 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

 

Robots vs. Fake Robots
June 12 - 27

Walking Shadow Theatre Company at Cedar Riverside People's Center, 425 - 20th Ave. S. Mpls. ASL and AD: Fri., June 19, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $7 (reg. $16, $14 student/senior); Phone: 612-375-0300, Web: www.walkingshadowcompany.org

 

Room Service
July 3 - August 2

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., July 26, 2:00 pm, tactile tour 1:00 Tix: $20, senior/student discount, Phone: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

Seussical
July 17 - 26

Cross Community Players at Maple Grove Senior High School, 9800 Fernbrook Lane N., Maple Grove. ASL: Fri., July 17, 7:30 pm AD: Fri., July 24, 7:30 pm, Tix: Half price for ASL patrons (reg. $16, $14 senior-62+, $10 student/child); AD patrons will receive 2 complimentary tickets for July 24 if you call the messageline by July 20, Phone: 763-391-2787, E-mail: mail@crossplayers.org Web: www.crossplayers.org

 

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Feb. 6 - June 20

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 501 W. 78th St., Chanhassen. ASL: Wed., Mar. 11, Dinner 6:00 pm; Show 8:00 pm, AD: Thurs., Mar. 12, Dinner 6:00 pm; Show 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $50 for AD/ASL patron + one guest ($15 off reg. dinner+ show: $65), Phone: 952-934-1525; 800-362-3515, E-mail: information@chanhassendt.com Web: www.Chanhassendt.com 

 

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment
May 22 - June 28

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Thurs., June 11, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $28-36), Phone: 612-822-7063, Web: www.jungletheater.com

 

Singin’ in the Rain
June 16 - 28

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington, St. Paul. ASL and AD: Sat., June 27, 2:00 pm, Tix/Phone: 651-224-4222, TTY: 651-282-3099, Web: www.ordway.org/accessibility

 

The Skin of Our Teeth
July 2 - 25

Girl Friday Productions at Mpls. Theatre Garage, 711 W. Franklin Ave. AD: Fri., July 10, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $15 (reg. $15-20), Phone: 612-729-1071, E-mail: info@girlFri.productions.org Web: www.girlfridayproductions.org

 

Spider's Web
May 29 - June 21

Park Square Theatre, 408 Saint Peter St., St. Paul. AD and ASL: Sat., June 13, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to half-price ($18.50), Phone: 651-291-7005, Web:www.parksquaretheatre.org

 

The Syringa Tree
July 31 - August 31

Jungle Theater, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. AD: Thurs., Aug. 6, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $10 (reg. $24-36), Phone: 612-822-7063, Web: www.jungletheater.com

 

The Trial of Mother Teresa
May 29 - June 21

Nimbus Theatre Company at Mpls. Theatre Garage, 711 W. Franklin Ave. AD: Sat., June 20, 8:00 pm, Tix: Reduced to $8 (reg. $15), Phone: 651-229-3122, E-mail: info@nimbustheatre.com Web: www.nimbustheatre.com

 

The Unexpected Guest
May 29 - June 21

Theatre in the Round, 245 Cedar Ave., Mpls. AD: Sun., June 21, 2:00 pm; tactile tour 1:00 pm, Tix: $20, senior/student discount, Phone: 612-333-3010, Web: www.theatreintheround.org

 

When We Are Married
July 4 - August 30

Guthrie Theater, 818 - 2nd St. S., Mpls. AD: Sat., July 25, 1:00 pm; Sensory Tour 10:30 am; Fri., July 31, 7:30 pm, ASL: Fri., Aug. 7, 7:30 pm; Thurs., Aug. 13, 7:30 pm, Captioning: Fri., Aug. 21, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $20 for AD/ASL, $25 for captioning users (reg. $18-34), Phone: 612-377-2224, TTY: 612-377-6626, Web: www.guthrietheater.org/accessibility

 

The Wiz
July 15 - August 2

Trollwood Performing Arts School at IMAGINE Theatre, 801 - 50th Ave SW, Moorhead. AD: Fri., July 17, 8:30 pm, ASL: Fri., July 24, 8:30 pm, Tix: $11-25, Phone: 218-477-6502 or 477-6500, E-mail: Trollwood@fargo.k12.nd.us Web: www.trollwood.org

 

The Wizard of Oz
June 26 - August 2

Stages Theatre Company at Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet. ASL: Sun., July 12, 2:00 pm, and Wed., July 22, 10:00 am, AD: available on request, Tix: $15, $11 child (age 2-17) and senior (age 60+) plus $1.50 fee per ticket service fee, Phone: 952-979-1111,
Web: www.stagestheatre.org

 

The Wizard of Oz
July 8 - 19

Applause Community Theatre at Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave. ASL: Thurs., July 16, 7:00 pm, Tix: $13; senior/student $11; Reduced price available, Phone: 952-217-9534, E-mail: sabinceo@gmail.com Web: www.applausecommunitytheatre.com

 

Zanna Don’t!
June 5 - 21

Mpls. Musical Theatre at Illusion Theatre, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. AD and ASL: Sun., June 14, 7:30 pm, Tix: Reduced to $18 (reg. $25), Phone: 612-339-4944, Web: www.aboutmmt.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. Now Showing: Grand Canyon Adventure; Rear view and AD DVS) until June 11, 200; Rear view captioning and DVS for most films in the Omnitheater or the 3D Cinema. Show times vary but are approximately hourly during regular museum hours: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 am-5:00 pm, Thursday-Sat. 9:30 am - 9:00 pm, Sun. 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm, to request accommodations for exhibits call at least 72 hours in advance, Phone: 651-221-9406, TTY: 651-221-4585, Email: info@smm.org Hours/Showtimes: www.smm.org/hours 

 

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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