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Access Virginia was established to provide and promote accessibility at performing arts theaters as well as other venues for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired Communities, to create tangible positive changes in their lives.

Bad Seed is coming to Williamsburg Players on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2 PM! ✨The scene is a small Southern town ...
02/10/2026

Bad Seed is coming to Williamsburg Players on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2 PM! ✨

The scene is a small Southern town where Colonel and Christine Penmark live with their daughter, Rhoda. Little Rhoda Penmark is the queen of the story. On the surface she is sweet, charming, full of old-fashioned graces, loved by her parents, admired by all her elders. But Rhoda’s mother has an uneasy feeling about her. When one of Rhoda’s schoolmates is mysteriously drowned at a picnic, Mrs. Penmark is alarmed, for the boy who was drowned was the one who had won the penmanship medal that Rhoda felt she deserved. 🍏

Open caption and audio description services will be available.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://williamsburgplayers.org/wp/shows/ or call 757-229-0431.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

🌟 Get your tickets today!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

Sharing this great event from Virginia Hearing Loss Support Network! 👏
02/10/2026

Sharing this great event from Virginia Hearing Loss Support Network! 👏

Purlie is coming to Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM. 🎭 (This performance i...
02/10/2026

Purlie is coming to Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM. 🎭 (This performance is featured as part of the Arts for All event. See the main flyer for full details!)

Purlie (or Purlie Victorious) is a lively, comedic musical/play by Ossie Davis about a charismatic preacher, Purlie Judson, returning to the Jim Crow South to reclaim his church and free oppressed workers from a plantation owner, using humor, schemes, and songs to fight for freedom and prove Black people's rights, offering a joyful yet profound experience of resilience and community that's both entertaining and thought-provoking. 🎶

Open caption and audio description services will be available.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://downing-gross.squarespace.com/events/epyxjpm62dp5keyps5zlggpzmwxcx6 or call 757-247-8950.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

What an outstanding production of Wait Until Dark at Wells Theatre At Virginia Stage Company! Thrilling, suspenseful and...
02/08/2026

What an outstanding production of Wait Until Dark at Wells Theatre At Virginia Stage Company! Thrilling, suspenseful and witty! If you havent seen it, get your tickets! Thank you to our providers, Ros and Miko, who make theater accessible! Patrons got the opportunity to chat with Susan, the main character who has vision loss who outwitted intruders! As always, we are grateful to our wonderful volunteers!! And one patron who didn't want to be left out :)

Wait Until Dark is coming to Wells Theatre tomorrow, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM. 🔥In a 1944 Greenwich Villag...
02/06/2026

Wait Until Dark is coming to Wells Theatre tomorrow, Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM. 🔥

In a 1944 Greenwich Village apartment, a blind woman is threatened by criminals in search of a very “special” doll. As the climax builds, Susan discovers that her blindness just might be the key to her escape, IF she can manage to stall her tormentors until dark. This masterfully constructed thriller moves from one moment of suspense to another as it builds toward a heart-stopping finale. 🎭

Open caption and audio description services will be available.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://www.vastage.org/wait-until-dark or call 757-627-1234.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Get your tickets today!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to Wells Theatre on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM. 🤍This b...
02/05/2026

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is coming to Wells Theatre on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM. 🤍

This beloved musical reimagines the Biblical story of Joseph, a magical tale packed with adventures, beguiling characters (like the Elvis-inspired Pharoah), and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s brilliant score, full of catchy songs from country-western (“One More Angel in Heaven”) to Caribbean (“Benjamin Calypso”), along with the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” 🎭

Open caption and audio description services will be available.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://www.vastage.org/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat or call 757-627-1234.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

Angel Street is coming to the Little Theatre of Norfolk on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM! 🎭This psychological thr...
02/05/2026

Angel Street is coming to the Little Theatre of Norfolk on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM! 🎭

This psychological thriller centers on a woman whose husband manipulates her into questioning her sanity, a gripping tale of deception and control that coined the term "gaslighting.” 🧠

Open caption services will be available. Ask for reserved seating when purchasing your tickets.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit:
https://app.arts-people.com/?show=282095 or call 757-627-8551.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

Shucked is coming to Chrysler Hall this weekend Friday, February 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM and Saturday, February 7, 2026, at ...
02/05/2026

Shucked is coming to Chrysler Hall this weekend Friday, February 6, 2026, at 8:00 PM and Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM! ✨

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally (Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. 🌽

Open caption services will be available on Friday and open caption and audio description services will be available on Saturday. Purchase tickets for Left Orchestra Seating.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit sevenvenues.com/events/detail/shucked or call 757-664-6964.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

Chicago The Musical is coming to Chrysler Hall on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM and Saturday, February 21, 2026,...
02/05/2026

Chicago The Musical is coming to Chrysler Hall on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM and Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM! 🌆

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. 🎶

Open caption services will be available on Friday and open caption and audio description services will be available on Saturday. Purchase tickets for Left Orchestra Seating.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit https://www.sevenvenues.com/events/detail/chicago-the-musical or call 757-664-6964.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical is coming to the Ferguson Center for the Arts on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7 PM! 🎶An upli...
02/04/2026

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical is coming to the Ferguson Center for the Arts on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7 PM! 🎶

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards, and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much-loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall. 🎙️

Open caption services will be available. Ask for reserved seating when purchasing your tickets. Tickets can be purchased for the left or right orchestra.

🎟️ To purchase tickets or learn more, visit:
https://www.fergusoncenter.org/events/detail/tina-the-tina-turner-musical or call 757-594-8752.

🌐 Discover more shows on our website: https://www.accessvirginia.info/theater-shows

📣 Set your reminder, you won’t want to miss this!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

Arts for All 🎨 Join us for a fun, welcoming day designed for individuals with all disabilities to connect with the arts ...
02/04/2026

Arts for All 🎨 Join us for a fun, welcoming day designed for individuals with all disabilities to connect with the arts through an activity and a live performance of Purlie!

📅 Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
🎭 Arts for All Activity: 10:30 AM
🎶 Purlie Performance: 1:00 PM

📍 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA 23607

📝 Free registration & refreshments provided
🔗 Register by Feb. 16, 2026:
https://forms.gle/vy9UX1n2xrztfcd27

📞 Box Office: 757-247-8950

Everyone is welcome! 💛

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Blind, Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

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Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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Access Virginia, giving the gift of sight and sound!

Access Virginia is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was created to provide open captioning and audio description at live theatrical performances so that Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Blind/Visually Impaired persons can attend performances and experience the wonder of live entertainment at public facilities. Access Virginia will work to expand accommodation services to other public venues.

WHY IS PROVIDING ACCOMMODATION SO IMPORTANT?

Under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), both the facility and the presenter/producer have a legal obligation to provide effective communication for someone with a disability that does not fundamentally alter the nature of the product being offered or cause an undue burden to the venue. As cited in the ADA Technical Assistance Manual, open captioning and audio description are examples of auxiliary aids and services that promote effective communication for people who are hard of hearing, Deaf and visually impaired.

Access Virginia Accessibility Programs (AVAP) makes attending live theatre possible for everyone. Special seating is reserved for theatre-goers who are hard of hearing, Deaf and visually impaired.