Seattle’s December lineup of accessible performances
Your monthly guide to inclusive performances in the Puget Sound region.
December arrives with bright winter nights and Seattle’s performance season shimmering at its peak. As the holidays draw near, it’s the perfect moment to gather with loved ones and savor the joy of live art—whether revisiting a cherished tradition or discovering something new.
Across the region, arts organizations continue to broaden access, offering ASL interpretation, captioning, audio description, sensory-friendly performances, and other accessibility options so that everyone can feel welcome in Seattle’s vibrant cultural spaces.
The Lion King
ASL Interpreted: December 14 at 1 p.m.; December 20 at 7:30 p.m.; December 27 at 2 p.m.
Audio Described: December 13 at 2 p.m.; December 14 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Open Captioned: December 20 at 2 p.m.; December 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Sensory Friendly: December 13 at 2 p.m.
Closed Captioned: Available at all performances
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular—one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Broadway at The Paramount
seattle.broadway.com
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
ASL Interpreted: December 28 at 1 p.m.
Audio Described: Available to request for all performances
Sensory Friendly: December 13 at 2 p.m.; December 28 at 1 p.m.
When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate!
Seattle Children’s Theatre
sct.org
Come From Away
Open Captioned: December 17 at 2 p.m.
ASL Interpreted & Audio Described: December 20 at 2 p.m.
Celebrating ten years since Seattle Rep premiered this heartwarming Broadway and international hit, a jubilant new staging by hometown director Brandon Ivie (Lizard Boy) will welcome you back to Gander and make you feel like you never left.
Seattle Rep
seattlerep.org
Matilda
ASL Interpreted: December 28 at 2 p.m.
Inspired by Roald Dahl’s genius, Matilda The Musical is a Tony Award-winning masterpiece celebrating childhood rebellion, imagination, and a girl’s fight for a better life.
Tacoma Little Theatre
tlt.com
A Christmas Carol
ASL Interpreted & Audio Described: December 13 at 2 p.m.
Sensory Friendly: December 14 at 2 p.m.
Seattle’s favorite holiday tradition turns FIFTY with a season of celebration! Gather with your family and friends for a haunting Christmas Eve tale.
Union Arts Center
unionartscenter.org
9 to 5
Captioned: December 20 at 2 p.m.
Tumble out of bed and stumble to the theatre for this delicious workplace revenge comedy from living legend Dolly Parton.
Village Theatre Issaquah
villagetheatre.org
Elf: The Musical
ASL Interpreted: December 12 at 7:30 p.m.; December 27 at 1 p.m.
Audio Described: December 13 at 1:30 p.m.
Open Captioned: December 27 at 1 p.m.
Sensory Friendly: December 27 at 1 p.m.
Tactile Display: Every performance
Buddy the Elf has spent his life fulfilling his elf-ly duties in the North Pole helping Santa get ready for Christmas. The only problem is, he's always been a little different.
5th Avenue Theatre
5thavenue.org
