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Saturday, February 3, 2024

Can we wear ‘Walmart clothes’ to shows? by Alex Miller

A look at theatre etiquette and an interview with Kate Kissingford from UpstART Theatre in Ouray The post Can we wear ‘Walmart clothes’ to shows? appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:59PM
Sunday, January 28, 2024

2023 OnStage Colorado Theatre Awards by Alex Miller

On Jan. 28 we announced all of the winners for the first-ever OnStage Colorado Awards for Theatrical Excellence — The OSCA’s The post 2023 OnStage Colorado Theatre Awards appeared first …

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:14PM

‘Urinetown’ lands in Littleton by Alex Miller

Town Hall’s production of the satiric musical is a big jolt of fun The post ‘Urinetown’ lands in Littleton appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 08:37PM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

50 years on, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ still shines by Alex Miller

A dark but glorious production plays at the Denver Center through Jan. 28 The post 50 years on, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ still shines appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:07PM
Monday, January 22, 2024

Podcast: Trigger warnings, kid rockers and more by Alex Miller

Plus an interview with Nancy Evans Begley with brand-new Veritas Productions The post Podcast: Trigger warnings, kid rockers and more appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:07PM
Sunday, January 21, 2024

A wild rocker in Parker by Alex Miller

Local cast wows with ‘School of Rock’ at the PACE Center The post A wild rocker in Parker appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:32PM
Monday, January 15, 2024

Podcast: A boost ahead for arts funding in Colorado? by Alex Miller

Plus, lotsa new shows and a visit with theatre-trailer guy Ray Bailey The post Podcast: A boost ahead for arts funding in Colorado? appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:16AM
Thursday, January 11, 2024

A romp through Harry Potter world is a mixed bag by Alex Miller

‘Potted Potter’ will appeal to fans of the books, but the jokes don’t always land The post A romp through Harry Potter world is a mixed bag appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:21PM
Wednesday, January 10, 2024

A high-energy musical from the golden age of newspapers by Alex Miller

‘Newsies’ returns in a production from Performance Now in Lakewood The post A high-energy musical from the golden age of newspapers appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:45AM
Saturday, December 30, 2023

2023 was a banner year for Colorado theatre by Alex Miller

Theatre companies large and small brought their best work to stage while audiences continued to return The post 2023 was a banner year for Colorado theatre appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:04PM
Monday, December 18, 2023

What’s coming in Colorado theatre in 2024 by Alex Miller

Plus an interview with stage manager Lara Maerz The post What’s coming in Colorado theatre in 2024 appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:25PM
Monday, December 11, 2023

A one-man Homeric take on ‘Die Hard’ by Alex Miller

At the Denver Center, ‘Yippee Ki Yay’ dives deep into the most unlikely of Christmas movies The post A one-man Homeric take on ‘Die Hard’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:18PM

Podcast: A kerfuffle in Aurora by Alex Miller

When theatre news isn’t always good, plus a veteran Denver theatre guy joins the pod and we hear from one of Colorado’s top choreographers The post Podcast: A kerfuffle in Aurora appeare…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:34PM
Saturday, December 9, 2023

In Breckenridge, a quiet Christmas musical of love and sacrifice by Alex Miller

Set to chamber music ‘The Gift of the Magi’ fills out the original story with more detail The post In Breckenridge, a quiet Christmas musical of love and sacrifice appeared first on OnSt…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:41AM
Friday, December 8, 2023

Fire and ice at Wonderbound by Alex Miller

The contemporary ballet company’s new show ‘Icy Haught’ is a stunner The post Fire and ice at Wonderbound appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:47PM
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Super sexy ‘SIX’ lights up the Buell with a high-powered history lesson by Alex Miller

It’s a pop concert-musical featuring the wives of Henry VIII The post Super sexy ‘SIX’ lights up the Buell with a high-powered history lesson appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:01PM
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Break out the Keg Nog: It’s a trashy holiday treat from Armadillo Acres by Alex Miller

At Miners Alley, ‘The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical’ is a hilarious departure from typical holiday fare The post Break out the Keg Nog: It’s a trashy holiday treat from…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:32PM
Monday, December 4, 2023

Podcast: Cinderella, trailer-park musicals and a brand-new theatre by Alex Miller

This episode also includes an interview about the art of costuming with Rachel Finley The post Podcast: Cinderella, trailer-park musicals and a brand-new theatre appeared first on OnStage Co…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:19PM
Sunday, December 3, 2023

‘Cinderella’ wows at the Arvada Center by Alex Miller

Cast, direction, choreography, music – this one has it all for a holiday season family treat The post ‘Cinderella’ wows at the Arvada Center appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:44PM
Sunday, November 26, 2023

‘Drunk Christmas’ comes reeling back for the holidays by Alex Miller

Audacious Immersive takes advantage of local breweries for their annual Dickensian bash The post ‘Drunk Christmas’ comes reeling back for the holidays appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:20AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

How valuable is a theatre program? by Alex Miller

The show includes a rundown of the latest shows on stage in Colorado and a look at what's coming up — plus an interview with Arvada Center scenic designer Brian Mallgrave. The post How va…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:43PM
Monday, November 20, 2023

Firehouse Theater faithfully reprises ‘The Odd Couple’ — with a few twists by Alex Miller

Production features a solid cast and exceptional detail with set, props and costumes The post Firehouse Theater faithfully reprises ‘The Odd Couple’ — with a few twists appeared first …

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:48PM
Sunday, November 12, 2023

Podcast: What’s a dramaturg? by Alex Miller

Catching up with the Denver Center’s Literary Director Leean Kim Torske, plus a big roundup of upcoming holiday shows in Colorado The post Podcast: What’s a dramaturg? appeared first on …

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:23PM
Saturday, November 11, 2023

A new performing arts center rises in Golden by Alex Miller

Miners Alley Playhouse opens its new home Dec. 2; 2024 season announced The post A new performing arts center rises in Golden appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:52PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

In ‘Clyde’s,’ ex-cons cook up their salvation by Alex Miller

The Denver Center season opener is a powerful look at life after prison The post In ‘Clyde’s,’ ex-cons cook up their salvation appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:24AM
Monday, November 6, 2023

Where are the best theatre bars in Colorado? by Alex Miller

Plus: A conversation with intimacy director Amelia Morse and the latest theatre reviews and news from around the state The post Where are the best theatre bars in Colorado? appeared first on…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:41PM
Friday, November 3, 2023

‘Murder for Two’ lights up Parker’s Schoolhouse with a hilarious musical romp by Alex Miller

The show features an ideal comic pairing with Blake Nawa’a and Brandon Bill The post ‘Murder for Two’ lights up Parker’s Schoolhouse with a hilarious musical romp appeared first on O…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:34PM
Thursday, November 2, 2023

25 years later, ‘Mamma Mia!’ comes roaring back by Alex Miller

The new touring production makes its first stop in Denver at the Buell Theatre The post 25 years later, ‘Mamma Mia!’ comes roaring back appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:50AM
Monday, October 30, 2023

‘Coal Country’ and the power of the powerless by Alex Miller

BETC’s hard-hitting drama about a mine explosion speaks to a common reality for the families left behind The post ‘Coal Country’ and the power of the powerless appeared first on OnStag…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:16AM
Sunday, October 29, 2023

Podcast: Whatever happened to intermission? by Alex Miller

A look at show lengths plus catching up ‘Mamma Mia!’ cast member Jim Newman The post Podcast: Whatever happened to intermission? appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:20PM
Monday, October 23, 2023

Edgar Allan Poe’s short, unhappy life as a musical by Alex Miller

In ‘Nevermore,’ the Evergreen Players rock the creepy tale at Center Stage The post Edgar Allan Poe’s short, unhappy life as a musical appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:57PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards