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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

Podcast: Top 10 plays, a new work from Feral Assembly and more by Alex Miller

What’s up on stage in Colorado for late October into November The post Podcast: Top 10 plays, a new work from Feral Assembly and more appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:17AM
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Broken people in a broken land by Alex Miller

Benchmark’s production of ‘Blasted’ tests the limits of audience endurance The post Broken people in a broken land appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:47PM
Thursday, October 19, 2023

‘Wicked Bayou’ visits a dark world in a phenomenal musical dance performance by Alex Miller

Denver’s Wonderbound teams with a ‘zombie death polka band’ in a must-see show for the Halloween season The post ‘Wicked Bayou’ visits a dark world in a phenomenal musical dance pe…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:31PM
Monday, October 9, 2023

Theatre ticket prices, pop-up standup with Don’t Tell Comedy and more by Alex Miller

What's up onstage in Colorado for mid-late October The post Theatre ticket prices, pop-up standup with Don’t Tell Comedy and more appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:26PM
Sunday, October 8, 2023

A moveable confection: ‘The Pâstisserie’ is a wondrous treat by Alex Miller

The high-paced physical comedy from Theatre Artibus is unlike anything else on stage locally The post A moveable confection: ‘The Pâstisserie’ is a wondrous treat appeared first on OnSt…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:23AM
Saturday, October 7, 2023

The case of the missing member by Alex Miller

Buntport Theater revisits ‘Naughty Bits’ — a very silly play about, y’know The post The case of the missing member appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:03PM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Spooky season, Elvis and nostalgia with Theatre Artibus by Alex Miller

The OnStage Colorado Podcast for October 4, 2023 The post Spooky season, Elvis and nostalgia with Theatre Artibus appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:00AM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

From Butterfly back to Boulder: BETC morphs again by Alex Miller

Butterfly Effect Theatre Company changes back to Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company The post From Butterfly back to Boulder: BETC morphs again appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:48PM
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Human connections are at the heart of ‘You Enjoy Myself’ by Alex Miller

Local Theater’s production of Topher Payne’s new comedy is a theatrical feat on many levels The post Human connections are at the heart of ‘You Enjoy Myself’ appeared first on OnStag…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:41PM
Monday, September 25, 2023

‘You Enjoy Myself’ premieres in Boulder by Alex Miller

A look at Topher Payne’s new play, COVID understudies and a whole lot more The post ‘You Enjoy Myself’ premieres in Boulder appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:36AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Burning down the house: ‘The Minutes’ dives deep into American privilege by Alex Miller

At Curious Theatre, a first-rate cast delivers with Tracy Letts’ funny, shocking play The post Burning down the house: ‘The Minutes’ dives deep into American privilege appeared first o…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:27PM
Sunday, September 17, 2023

Boorish Boebert, weed-enhanced Shakespeare and more by Alex Miller

Alex and Toni take a deeper look at the Lauren Boebert-Denver Center incident — plus a roundup of what’s on stage now and coming up and an interview with Rich Crowden, the new executive …

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:52PM
Sunday, September 10, 2023

Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! Beetlejuice! by Alex Miller

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, Alex Miller and Toni Tresca take a look at the touring production of the Tim Burton film — plus a roundup of what’s on stage now and comi…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:29PM

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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