Theater and Movie Listings
Theater - General Info
For phone recordings of the week's accessible shows, call VSA arts of Minnesota at 612-332-3888 (statewide 800-801-3883), voice/TTY, or the MACT Hotline, 612-706-1456 (statewide 800-290-2428), voicemail box 4. To receive this list by email each month, call or send an email to jon@vsaartsmn.org.
Theater Legend
AD - Performance Audio Described for patrons who are blind or of low vision.
ASL - Performance interpreted in American Sign Language.
Captioning - Performance captioned in English for patrons who are hard of hearing or deaf.
End Theater Legend.Theater Calendar August 2008
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AD The Government Inspector. |
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AD & ASL The Count of Monte Cristo. AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. |
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AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. ASL The Magic of Myth. |
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AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. |
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AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. |
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AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. |
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AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. AD Hedwig and the Angry Inch. |
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AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. ASL The Government Inspector. ASL Oklahoma! |
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AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. |
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AD & ASL Minnesota Fringe Festival. |
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AD & ASL Yankee Doodle. Captioning The Government Inspector. |
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AD & ASL Minnesota State Fair (if requested). |
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AD Crazy for You. AD & ASL Minnesota State Fair (if requested). |
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AD & ASL Minnesota State Fair (if requested). ASL Crazy for You. |
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Theater Calendar September 2008
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no show.ASL Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. |
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Theater Listings
The Government Inspector
Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher from the original by Nikolai Gogol, directed by Joe Dowling
Performed by: Guthrie Theater
ASL: Thursday, August 14, 7:30 PM
Interpreters: Evonne Bilotta-Burke, Susan Masters, Erin McGovern.
Captioning: Saturday, August 16, 1:00 PM by c2 inc (www.c2net.org).
Tix: Reduced to $18 for AD/ASL (reg. $24-69); captioning users half-off; phone; 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626
Location: Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 2nd Street S., Minneapolis.
Website: Guthrie Theater, Access Services (www.guthrietheater.org/accessibility).
Description: When the locals in a small town in Russia learn that an undercover government inspector is coming for a surprise visit, an unfortunate case of mistaken identity sends the village spiraling into a world of panic and greed. Witty, smart and wildly satirical, this timely and spirited world premiere exposes the corruption of a provincial town with biting hilarity.
Run: July 5 – August 24, 2008
Yankee Doodle
AD & ASL: Saturday, August 16, 2:00 PM
Describer: Rick Jacobson
Interpreters: Elly Carpenter & Stephen Medlicott
Tix: 651-224-4222, TTY 651-282-3100
Location: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Main Hall, 345 Washington, St. Paul
Website: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Access Services (www.ordway.org/services/access.asp).
Description: The life and times of legendary showman George M. Cohan explode onstage in this sensational musical. Set against the colorful backdrop of Old Broadway, it's the showbiz saga of the brash, colorful, cocky, charismatic, and uncompromising character who almost single-handedly invented the Broadway musical. Featuring Cohan's memorable songs including "Over There," "Give My Regards to Broadway," "You're a Grand Old Flag," and "Harrigan," this show presents a fresh, contemporary view of a celebrated musical theater icon.
Run: August 5-17, 2008.
Crazy for You
Music by George & Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig.
Performed by: Bloomington Civic Theatre.
AD: Friday, August 22, 7:30 PM.
Describer: Rick Jacobson.
ASL: Thursday, August 28, 7:30 PM.
Interpreters: To be announced.
Tix: Reduced to $18 (regular $25, senior $22, student $19); phone: 952-563-8575.
Note: If you need the ASL interpreting service, when ordering tickets please indicate your need for seating in the ASL area. A limited number of ASL seats are held in reserve until 7 days before the performance. Unused seats at that time are released for sale to the general public, and if no ASL requests are received the sign language interpretation will be cancelled. If ordering online, indicate your seating need in the “Order Comments” section during the check-out process.
Location: Bloomington Center for the Arts Schneider Theater, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road.
Website: Bloomington Civic Theatre (www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org).
Description: This Gershwin comedy is an extravaganza of song and dance with hilarious dialogue and an artfully constructed story that will sweep you up in a tale of boy meets girl in the Wild West where they spread goodness and ultimately fall in love. Winner of the 1992 Tony Award and Drama Desk award for Best Musical, this high-energy, tap-dancing comedy includes mistaken identities, plot twists, cowboys and Gershwin classics like “I’ve Got Rhythm,” “Someone To Watch Over Me” and “They Can’t Take that Away From Me.”
Run: August 15 – September 14, 2008.
Minnesota State Fair
Requests for ASL interpreters or Audio Describers for Grandstand Shows must be made two weeks in advance. Call 651-288-4448 or 651-642-2372 (TTY) or e-mail tickets@mnstatefair.org or guestservices@mnstatefair.org.
ASL: Jonny Lang and Buddy Guy with special guest Big Head Todd & The Monsters: Sunday, August 24, 7 PM, $35.
ASL: Toby Keith with special guests Carter's Chord, Trailer Choir & Mica Roberts: Monday, September 1, 7:30 PM, $50.
ASL: The Backstreet Boys with special guest Girlicious: Saturday, August 23, 7:30 PM, $29.
Other Grandstand shows available include:
3 Doors Down with special guests Staind & Hinder - Thursday, August 21, 6:30 PM, $32-57.
Brad Paisley with special guests Jewel, Chuck Wicks, Julianne Hough -Friday, August 22, 7:30 PM, $45.
The Backstreet Boys with special guest Girlicious -Saturday, August 23, 7:30 PM, $29.
Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert - Monday, August 25, 7:30 PM, $30.
Paramore with special guests Jack's Mannequin, Phantom Planet and Paper Route -Tuesday, August 26, 6:30 PM, $30.
Gnarls Barkley with special guest TBA -Wednesday, August 27, 7:30 PM, $29.
Mark Schultz with special guests Big Daddy Weave and Lincoln Brewster - Thursday, August 28, 7:30 PM, $28.
A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor - Friday, August 29, 8 PM, $22-27.
The Black Crowes with special guest The Black Keys - Saturday, August 30, 7:30 PM, $37.
Minnesota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest Finals - Sunday, August 31, 8:00 PM.
FREE ASL interpreters are also available to assist guests from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and a number of events will be interpreted daily.
Tix: Online, at the Minnesota State Fair box office, 651-288-4400 or 288-4448; TTY 651-642-2372; or with Ticketmaster, phone: 651-989-5151 or Website: Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com) (subject to convenience charge). General admission tickets to the Fairgrounds are $11 (ages 13-64), $9 (65 & over), $8 (ages 5-12), free under 5. Pre-fair discount admission tickets are available until August 20 at Cub Foods.
Location: 1265 Snelling Avenue N., Saint Paul 55108
Website: Minnesota State Fair (www.mnstatefair.org).
Run: August 21 – September 1, 2008.
Little House on the Prairie
Book by Rachel Sheinkin, music by Rachel Portman, lyrics by Donna di Novelli, based on the "Little House" books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, directed by Francesca Zambello.
Performed by: Guthrie Theater
AD: Saturday, August 30, 1:00 PM; Sensory Tour at 10:30 AM; also Friday, September 12, 7:30 PM
ASL: Friday, September 19, 7:30 PM; Thursday, September 25, 7:30 PM Captioning (by c2 inc.): Friday, September 26, 7:30 PM; Saturday, September 27, 1:00 PM
Describer: Cynthia Hamre
Interpreters: Patty Gordon & Evonne Bilotta-Burke.
Tix: (regular $29-75) Reduced to $20 for AD/ASL, $25 for captioning users (additional $5 off for subscribers); 612-377-2224, TTY 612-377-6626
Location: Guthrie Theater, McGuire Proscenium, 818 2nd Street S., Minneapolis.
Website: Guthrie Theater, Accessibility (www.guthrietheater.org/accessibility).
Description: This world premiere musical centers on the independent spirit of the teenager Laura, the family's settlement in DeSmet, South Dakota, and the hardships and joys faced by a family in a pioneer community.
Internationally renowned opera and theater director Francesca Zambello leads a cast of familiar faces and rising stars including Broadway veteran Steve Blanchard as Pa, Melissa Gilbert as Ma, and Kara Lindsay as Laura.
Run: July 26 – October 5, 2008.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
ASL: Saturday, September 6, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tix: 800-966-8215 or info@renaissancefest.com; Adult $19.95, Senior (60+) $17.95; Child (6-12) $10.95; advance tickets $16.95 adults, $8.50 kids
Location: 20 miles south of the Twin Cities, 3 miles south of Shakopee off Highway 169 at 145th Street
Website: Minnesota Renaissance Festival (www.renaissancefest.com).
Description: Sign Language Saturday will offer interpreters at the majority of performances during the day. The daily parade begins at 2 PM in front of the Bakery Stage, goes around the entire festival and ends at the Information Booth.
Run: Weekends, Labor Day and Festival Friday, September 26; August 16 - September 28, 2008
Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
By John Bishop
Performed by: Rochester Civic Theatre
ASL: Sunday, September 14, 2:00 PM
Interpreter: Rebecca Wulff
Tix: $17, $14 senior (65+), $12 student (25 & under); phone: 507-282-8481
Location: Rochester Civic Theatre, 20 Civic Center Drive SE
Website: Rochester Civic Theatre (www.rochestercivictheatre.org).
Description: This comedy, in the vein of a Bob Hope film from the 40's, has the creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop assemble at the estate of a wealthy theatre backer. The house is replete with sliding panels, secret passageways, and a German maid who is apparently four different people - all of which figure diabolically in the comic mayhem that follows. The comic mystery is solved in the nick of time, but not before the audience has been treated to a sidesplitting good time and a generous serving of the author's biting, satiric and refreshingly irreverent wit.
Run: September 5-21, 2008 (no show Sunday 9/7).
Peter Pan
Adapted & directed by Douglas Irvine from J.M. Barrie’s novel
A co-production of the Children’s Theatre Co. and Visible Fictions, Scotland
AD & ASL: Friday, September 26, 7:30 PM; student matinee times available upon request
Describer: TBA
Interpreters: TBA
Tix: Mention the VSA Offer for $14 tickets; regular $14-27; 612-874-0400
Location: Children’s Theatre Co., Cargill Stage, 2400 3rd Avenue S., Minneapolis
Website: Children’s Theatre (www.childrenstheatre.org).
Description: Experience this classic adventure of Peter, Wendy and pirate ships as it comes to life in a stunning and surprising way with live performers and brilliant shadow puppets from renowned Italian puppet master Fabrizio Montecchi.
Run: September 5 – October 2, 2008; and December 5 – January 3, 2009
Movies - General Information
Movies are increasingly being offered with features making them more accessible to people with hearing or vision disabilities. These features include Rear Window® Captioning and DVS Theatrical®, developed by The Media Access Group at Boston public broadcaster WGBH.
Rear Window Captioning enables movie fans with hearing loss to enjoy a film via reflected captions that appear on a plexiglas panel at the seat. Patrons sitting in the surrounding seats cannot see the captions. For patrons who are blind or of low vision, DVS Theatrical presents concise narration of visual cues, including scenery, facial expressions and silent movement of characters, through an FM or infrared system delivered to headsets. There is no additional charge to use the systems.
Three movie complexes in the Twin Cities offer MoPix-equipped captioning or description services. If you would like to receive a weekly e-mail listing times of the accessible films, contact VSA arts. Or for Minnesota Open Captioned Films go to Minnesota's Open Captioned Movie Site (www.mnocfilms.org); for Rear Window Captioned Films go to National Center for Accessible Media/Motion Picture Access (http://ncam.wgbh.org/mopix/nowshowing.html#MN).
Accessible Films
AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 Theatres
AMC Eden Prairie Mall 18 Theatres, 4000 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie 55344 (Eden Prairie Shopping Center, Hwy 212 & 494), Phone: 952-656-0010. Web site: AMC Theatres Homepage (www.amctheatres.com) or MovieWatcher (www.moviewatcher.com/index.html). Accessible films in Auditorium 4. Park in upper level lot between Sears & Kohl's.
AMC Rosedale 14 Theatres
AMC Rosedale 14 Theatres, 850 Rosedale Center, Roseville 55113 (Rosedale Center, Hwy 36 & Snelling Avenue), 651-604-9347. Accessible films in Auditorium 14. Website: AMC Theatres (www.amctheatres.com) or MovieWatcher (www.moviewatcher.com) or MovieWatcher, Access Info (www.moviewatcher.com/jsp/amg.jsp). Email: 0651@amctheatres.com.
Kerasotes Block E Stadium 15,
Kerasotes Block E Stadium 15, 600 Hennepin Avenue, third floor, Minneapolis 55403; 612-338-1466, bloc@kerasotes.com. Accessible films in Auditoriums 2 & 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 7th Street next to the Hard Rock Café. Website: Kerasotes Block E Stadium 15 (www.kerasotes.com/Showtimes.aspx?OptionTheater=Go&TheaterSearch=8630) (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.)
Lakes 10 Theatre
Lakes 10 Theatre, 4351 Stebner Road, Hermantown, and Duluth 10 Theatre, 300 Harbor Drive, Duluth 55811; Movie Line 218-729-0335; Emergency Line 218-729-0334; Fax 218-729-0334; email: Sfennessey@cectheatres.com. Theatre 6 at Lakes 10 offers Rear Window Captioning and DVS when available.
Oakdale Ultrascreen Cinemas
Oakdale Ultrascreen Cinemas (Marcus Theatres), 5677 Hadley Ave. N., Oakdale 55128 (I-694 & Hwy 36 next to Fleet Farm); 651-770-4994; Rental & Meeting info: 651-779-3795. This cinema uses DTS® (Digital Theatre Systems, Inc.) to superimpose open-captions over the bottom of select movies. Subscribe to an Open Caption weekly e-mailer at Marcus Ultra Cinema, Subscribe (www.marcustheatres.com/theater.cfm?theater_id=2506).
Science Museum of Minnesota Omnitheater
Two features are playing at the Omnitheater through June 12 -- both with Rear View Captioning and Audio Description (DVS). In "The Alps" experience up close to the breathtaking beauty, perilous avalanches and irresistible allure of The Alps. Meet John Harlin III, a man who is taking on the infamous North Face of the Eiger, the very mountain that killed his father and one of the most challenging climbs in the Swiss Alps. Also playing at 2:00 PM daily and 8:00 PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday, "Everest" takes you to the summit of this world-famous mountain during an ill-fated 1996 expedition.
To arrange sign language interpreters for exhibits, call at least 72 hours in advance: 651-221-9406. Open Monday-Wednesday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM, Thursday-Saturday 9:30 AM-9:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM-5:00 PM. Contact info: 120 Kellogg Boulevard W., Saint Paul 55102, phone: 651-221-9444, option 1 for film times, reservations or questions; TTY 651-221-4585; email: info@smm.org; Websites: Science Museum of Minnesota - Accessibility (www.smm.org/accessibility) or Science Museum of Minnesota - Hours & Showtimes (www.smm.org/hours).
Twin Cities Public TV (TPT), Channel 2
"Almanac" is a program shown statewide on Twin Cities Public TV (TPT), Channel 2, is now captioned in part, due to funds received from the Department of Commerce. “Almanac” airs every Friday at 7:00 PM. TPT will ask viewers to provide feedback regarding the captioning. To view the TPT broadcast and rebroadcast schedule, visit TPT - Twin Cities Public Television (www.tpt.org).
Mark Your Calendars
Here are a few Twin Cities entertainment venues and upcoming events that don’t always publicize their accessible performances. If you hear of or arrange ASL or AD, please let us know and we will publicize them.
Actors Theater of Minnesota
at the Lowry Theater in Saint Paul: "Mom’s the Word" (thru June 8); occasionally: "We Gotta Bingo: An Interactive Funraiser" and "Song of Singapore." - Phone: 651-227-2464, TicketMaster: 612-673-0404; Website: Actors Theater of Minnesota (www.actorstheaterofminnesota.org).
Brave New Workshop
The Brave New Workshop at 50: Old Enough to Know Better (through May 17) - Phone: 612-332-6620, Website: Brave New Workshop (www.bravenewworkshop.org)
Bryant-Lake Bowl
Phone: 612-825-8949, Website: Bryant-Lake Bowl (www.bryantlakebowl.com)
Cedar Cultural Center
Phone: 612-338-2674, Website: Cedar Cultural Center (www.thecedar.org)
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
42nd Street, Respect: A Musical Journey of Women, and The Wonder Bread Years (with David Mann); Married Alive! thru July 26 - Phone: 952-934-1525 or 800-362-3515, Website: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (www.chanhassentheatres.com)
Old Log Theater
Incorruptible, thru June 7, 2008; Charlotte's Web, May 5-31 and June 16 - July 19, 2008; Forever Plaid, June 13 - September 27, 2008; Unnecessary Farce, October 3 – February 14, 2009 - Phone: 952-474-5951, 800-328-4827 ext. 4328, Website: Old Log Theater (www.oldlog.com)
O’Shaughnessy Auditorium
Lily Tomlin (May 10); Alesso’s Dance Spectrum (May 21-23) – Phone: 651-690-6700, 651-989-5151, Website: O’Shaughnessy Auditorium (http://oshaughnessy.stkate.edu)
Plymouth Playhouse
"Church Basement Ladies: A Second Helping" now playing – Phone: 763-553-1600, Website: Plymouth Playhouse (www.plymouthplayhouse.com)
Southern Theater
ARENA Dances (May 8-10); Mila Vocal Ensemble (May 11); Cantus Vocal Ensemble (May 16-18); Electric Eyes: New Music & Media Festival (May 30 – June 7) – Phone: 612-340-1725, Website: Southern Theater (www.southerntheater.org)
State/Orpheum/Pantages Theatres
Monty Python’s "Spamalot" (May 27 – June 1); - Phone: 612-373-5639 or 5609; Hotline: 612-373-5650; TTY: 612-373-5655; Email: accessible@orpheum.com; Website: Hennepin Theatre District: Guest Services: ASL AD Performances (www.hennepintheatredistrict.org/guestservices/aslad)
Target Center
Kid Rock (May 24); Kanye West (June 11) – Phone: 612-673-1313, 612-673-1300, Website: Target Center (www.targetcenter.com)
Walker Art Center
Back to Back Theatre: Small Metal Objects (June 5-7); Meredith Monk & Ann Hamilton: Songs of Ascension (June 12-14) – Phone: 612-375-7609, Website: Walker Art Center (www.walkerart.org) or Walker Art Center - Disability Accommodations (http://info.walkerart.org/visit/disability.wac)
Xcel Energy Center
Phone: 651-726-8240; TicketMaster: 651-989-5151; Web: Xcel Energy Center (www.xcelenergycenter.com)
