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Seattle’s September lineup of accessible performances

September marks the start of a new arts season in Seattle, with accessible performances—from ASL-interpreted to captioned—making it easier for everyone to join in.

Seattle’s September lineup of accessible performances
The Broadway touring company of Some Like It Hot. | Photo by Matthew Murphy

September brings crisp air, changing leaves, and the return of Seattle’s vibrant performance season. As routines settle in after summer, it’s a wonderful time to explore the arts with family and friends—whether that means discovering new productions or revisiting familiar favorites.

Across the region, Seattle’s arts organizations are continuing to make space for more people to feel welcome through performances designed with accessibility in mind—offering ASL interpretation, captioning, and more.

Some Like It Hot

  • ASL Interpreted: September 21 at 1 p.m.
  • Audio Described: September 21 at 1 p.m.
  • Open Captioned: September 21 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Closed Captioned: Provided at all performances by GalaPro

Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, Some Like It Hot is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit.

Broadway at The Paramount
seattle.broadway.com

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

  • ASL Interpreted: September 27 at 1:30 p.m.

This musical is a celebration of letters, words, imagination, and creativity that will captivate both kids and adults alike. With vibrant music and interactive storytelling, it promises to be an experience filled with fun and joy for the whole family.

Seattle Children’s Theatre
sct.org

Four people wear brightly color coveralls and hold cut outs of letters above their heads.
Cast of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. | Photo courtesy of P3 Productions

The Play That Goes Wrong

  • Open Captioned: September 11 at 7:30 p.m.
  • ASL Interpreted: September 20 at 2 p.m.
  • Audio Described: September 20 at 2 p.m.

It’s opening night of the Cornley Drama Society’s production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, and despite the troupe’s best efforts, mishaps are causing mayhem on stage. From wayward props to malfunctioning scenery to unexpected understudies, the show must go on—but will the theater still be standing at the end of the performance?

Seattle Rep
seattlerep.org

SUFFS

  • ASL Interpreted: September 14 at 1:30 p.m.; September 26 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Open Captioned: September 14 at 1:30 p.m.; September 26 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Audio Described: September 27 at 1:30 p.m.
  • Tactile Display: Every performance

Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote.

5th Avenue Theatre
5thavenue.org

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