The Bay Area’s September lineup of accessible performances

Your monthly guide to inclusive performances in San Francisco, Berkeley, and beyond.

The Bay Area’s September lineup of accessible performances
The Cook at Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Photo by Ben Krantz; art by DC Scarpelli

Are you ready? The performing arts season is about to begin and we have a lineup of shows that are made with you in mind. More than costumes and sets, these shows provide open captions, ASL interpretation, and more.

Fallen Angels

Best friends, Julia and Jane, before marrying their husbands, both counted the dashing Frenchman Maurice Duclos as their lover. Now back in town, Maurice is requesting the pleasure of their company.

Audio Described: September 6 at 2 p.m.

Altarena Playhouse →

Disneys Beauty and the Beast

This enchanting and timeless tale, filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love, has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes.

Closed Captioned: September 9 at 7:30 p.m.
ASL Interpreted: September 12 at 2 p.m.
Audio Described: September 13 at 1 p.m.
Open Captioned: September 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Broadway San Jose →

The Cook

An aristocratic Cuban family flees from Havana to Miami on the eve of Castro’s revolution, entrusting their mansion to their devoted cook Gladys who vows to protect it until their return.

Closed Captioned: Evening performances on September 10, 11, 13, 15, and 16

Berkeley Repertory Theatre →

Simon Boccanegra

Boccanegra is a seasoned leader balancing opposing political factions. As he works to bring stability to a fractured republic, fate gives him one more chance at the family reunion he’s longed to secure.

Open Captioned Supertitles: Every performance (September 12–27)

San Francisco Opera →

Don Giovanni

Seduction, rebellion, and supernatural justice collide in a thrilling look at a notorious libertine’s downfall. 

Open Captioned Supertitles: Every performance (September 13–27)

Opera San Jose →

The White Chip

Follows Steven as he barrels through the highs, lows, and spectacular missteps of addiction, telling a story about the courage to start over, one day at a time.

Open Captioned: September 17 at 12 p.m.

Marin Theatre →