Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark has announced that they will be performing an autism-friendly version of the Broadway musical beginning this spring.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to share our production with those affected by autism," the show's producers Michael Cohl and Jeremiah J. Harris said in a statement, according to Gawker.
The show will remove harsh lighting cues and loud sound effects that people with autism are often sensitive to. And because they also often have trouble sitting for a long amount of time, there will be beanbag chairs and coloring books set up as well for children who may need a break since the show runs for 165 minutes.
The Theatre Development Fund, which is a non-profit organization that provides access to live theater, purchased all of the tickets for the matinee show taking place on April 27 at Foxwoods Theatre. The tickets go on sale Thursday and will be offered at a discounted price for autistic children and adults, ranging from $35-$80, reports E! News.
"We're grateful to the show's producers, management and creative staff and crew for accommodating the Autism Theatre Initiative and uniting with us to make the show an unforgettable experience for all," Lisa Carling, director of the Theatre Development Fund, said in a statement.
Other shows have also provided autism-friendly performances like Disney's The Lion King in October of 2011. Just last year similar performances of Mary Poppins, a second performance of The Lion King and Elf: The Musical took place.