Accessible Theatre Performances in New York | Theatre Development Fund

Below is a list of upcoming TDF Accessibility Programs sponsored performances in New York with ASL interpreting, audio description, open captioning, or are autism-friendly. Discounted tickets to these performances are available for purchase to members of TAP. Find out if you're eligible to become a TDF Accessibility Programs Member. Please note: you do NOT need to be a member to purchase tickets to Autism Friendly Performances.

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THE LION KING

ASL Interpreted Performance
Sunday, September 23, 2018, 1:00 p.m.

Minskoff Theatre
200 West 45th Street, NYC

Tickets: SOLD OUT

A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, The Lion King is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands. Born into the royal family, precocious cub Simba spends his days exploring the sprawling savanna grasslands and idolizing his kingly father, Mufasa, while youthfully shirking the responsibility his position in life requires. When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king. A vibrant and exciting tale from the great creatives at Disney, The Lion King is a story of love and redemption that nobody should miss.

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Open Captioned Performance
Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 7:00 p.m.

Eugene O'Neill Theatre
230 West 49th Street, NYC

Tickets: $90.00

The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they expected.

THE BAND'S VISIT

Open Captioned Performance
Thursday, September 27, 2018, 7:00 p.m.

Ethel Barrymore Theatre
243 West 47th Street, NYC

SOLD OUT

After a mix-up at the border, an Egyptian Police Band is sent to a remote village in the middle of the Israeli desert. With no bus until morning and no hotel in sight, these unlikely travelers are taken in by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, their lives become intertwined in the most unexpected ways.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Open Captioned Performance
Saturday, October 13, 2018, 1:30 p.m.

The Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street, NYC

Tickets: $24.00

Following a critically acclaimed sold-out run at London’s Old Vic and a West End transfer, the “astonishing” (The Guardian) new show from Olivier winner and Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson (The Weir, Shining City, The Seafarer) and music icon Bob Dylan will make its American premiere.
Dylan’s inimitable songbook is authentically transformed into this achingly beautiful story of a down-on-its-luck community on the brink of change in Duluth, Minnesota in 1934.

HEAD OVER HEELS

Open Captioned Performance
Sunday, October 14, 2018, 3:00 p.m.

Hudson Theatre
145 West 44th Street, NYC

Tickets: $89.75

An inspired mash-up of posh and punk, Head Over Heels is an Elizabethan romp about a royal family that must prevent an oracle’s prophecy of doom. To save their kingdom, the family embarks on a journey where they are faced with mistaken identities, love triangles, sexual awakening and self-discovery. Set to the iconic pop music of The Go-Go’s, Head Over Heels delivers an experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Audio Desccribed Performance
Saturday, October 20, 2018, 1:30 p.m.

The Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street, NYC

Tickets: $24.00

Following a critically acclaimed sold-out run at London’s Old Vic and a West End transfer, the “astonishing” (The Guardian) new show from Olivier winner and Tony Award nominee Conor McPherson (The Weir, Shining City, The Seafarer) and music icon Bob Dylan will make its American premiere.
Dylan’s inimitable songbook is authentically transformed into this achingly beautiful story of a down-on-its-luck community on the brink of change in Duluth, Minnesota in 1934.

INDIA PALE ALE

Open Captioned Performance
Saturday, October 20, 2018, 2:00 p.m.

Manhattan Theatre Club-New York City Center
131 West 55th Street, NYC

ON SALE SOON

In a small Wisconsin town, a tight-knit Punjabi community gathers to celebrate the wedding of a traditional family’s only son, just as their strong-willed daughter announces her plans to move away and open a bar. As they come together for feasts filled with singing and dancing, one generation’s cherished customs clash with another’s modern-day aspirations, and ghosts and pirates from the family’s past linger in everyone’s thoughts – until one sudden event changes everything. This poignant and smartly funny new play about legacy, life and longing comes from the fresh voice of Jaclyn Backhaus, who again teams up with her Men on Boats director, Will Davis.

MOTHER OF THE MAID

Open Captioned Performance
Saturday, October 27, 2018, 1:00 p.m.

The Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street, NYC

ON SALE SOON

Mother of the Maid tells the story of Joan of Arc’s mother (Glenn Close), a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. This riveting play is an epic tale told through an unexpected and remarkable new perspective.

FROZEN

ASL Interpreted Performance
Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 7:00 p.m.

St. James Theatre
246 West 44th Street, NYC

ON SALE SOON

Frozen is the timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one young woman struggles to find her voice and harness her powers within, the other embarks on an epic adventure to bring her family together once and for all. Both are searching for love. They just don't know where to find it.

ALADDIN

Open Captioned Performance
Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 7:00 p.m.

New Amsterdam Theatre
214 West 42nd Street, NYC

ON SALE SOON

From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.

THE NAP

Open Captioned Performance
Saturday, November 3, 2018, 2:00 p.m.

SAMUEL J. FRIEDMAN THEATRE
261 West 47th Street, NYC

ON SALE SOON

By the author of the rollicking, award-winning Broadway comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, The Nap is a very funny look at the world of snooker – the British version of pool. Dylan Spokes, a fast-rising young star arrives for a championship tournament only to be confronted by the authorities warning him of the repercussions of match fixing. Before he knows it, Dylan’s forced into underhanded dealings with a cast of wildly colorful characters that include his ex-convict dad, saucy mum, quick-tongued manager and a renowned gangster, to boot. It’s a fast-paced comedy thriller where, in an exciting twist, the tournament unfolds live on stage.
In its British premiere, The Guardian raved, “Ingenious,” The Observer cheered, “Outrageously funny,” and The Daily Mail called The Nap “brilliant and terrifically inventive.” Directing is Tony Award® winner Daniel Sullivan.

MOTHER OF THE MAID

Audio Described Performance
Saturday, November 10, 2018, 1:00 p.m.

The Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street, NYC

ON SALE SOON

Mother of the Maid tells the story of Joan of Arc’s mother (Glenn Close), a sensible, hard-working, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. This riveting play is an epic tale told through an unexpected and remarkable new perspective.

EVE’S SONG

Open Captioned Performance
Saturday, November 10, 2018, 2:00 p.m.

The Public Theater-LuEsther Hall
425 Lafayette Street, NYC

ON SALE SOON

In the aftermath of a messy divorce and a daughter coming out as queer, Deborah is trying to keep things normal at home. But as black people continue to be killed beyond their four walls, the outside finds its way in, blurring the lines between family dynamics, politics, and the spirit world. How long can family dinners keep the dangers outside at bay? Filled with dark humor and boiling suspense, Eve’s Song examines our present racial climate through the eyes of a regular American family.