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Performing Arts With Audio Description

This page lists performing arts centers and theatres that have a history of providing audio description for live events. Browse by state to find accessible live performances near you. It’s always wise to contact the theatre to confirm that AD will be available.

Arizona

California

Colorado

Connecticut

District of Columbia

For a schedule of audio described performances in the DC area, visitThe Washington Ear andDC Arts & Access Network Calendar.

Florida

The following theatres are part of theCentral Florida Audio Description Initiative (CFADI) and have committed to at least one performance with AD for each show in their seasons.

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Maryland

Massachusetts

Access the Schedule of Audio Described Performances in the Greater Boston area from Perkins School for the Blind.

Michigan

Minnesota

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Missouri

Nebraska

Nevada

New Jersey

New York

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North Carolina

Listings:

Arts Access NC

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North Dakota

Ohio

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Tennessee

Texas

Austin/Georgetown

Dallas/Fort Worth
Houston

Described performances include operas, ballets, musicals, and plays. Houston Grand Opera was the Houston pioneer in audio description, offering service on 48 hours' notice for all performances since 1987.

San Antonio

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

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Washington

Wisconsin