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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

‘The Tempest’ at Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a visually stunning, anti-colonial fairy tale by Toni Tresca

Review: Ellen McLaughlin leads a stunning, emotionally grounded production of Shakespeare’s final play in Boulder.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:01AM
Sunday, June 8, 2025

Tattoo tales fall short in Fringe Festival performance by Toni Tresca

‘Ink Addicted’ struggles to find focus

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:36PM

A clown’s take on dating horror stories by Toni Tresca

'All the Boys I Blocked' features a virtuoso, highly enjoyable performance by Chanel

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:46PM
Saturday, June 7, 2025

‘Fat & Horny (And Incredibly Anxious)’ is a raw play at RISE by Toni Tresca

This one-woman show is stellar debut by Rebecca Gholson at Denver Fringe

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:05PM

Power plays and digital deception in the drama ‘Reel’ by Toni Tresca

World Premiere at Denver Fringe features strong script and two powerful performances

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:47PM

Are your ready for the ‘Ben Franklin Sex Party?’ by Toni Tresca

At Denver Fringe, a hilarious takedown of American history then and now

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:57AM

Staying human in the digital age by Toni Tresca

‘Prospero’s Black Box’ blends Shakespeare and AI ethics at Denver Fringe

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:41AM
Friday, June 6, 2025

At Fringe, ‘Mouse City Podcast’ is raunchy rodent fun by Toni Tresca

Who knew ‘trap cheese’ is the best cheese?

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:11PM
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Riding the weird wave at Vintage Theatre by Toni Tresca

Regional premiere of ‘Ride the Cyclone’ is a bumpy but thrilling musical journey

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:34AM
Sunday, May 4, 2025

Glitches in memory at the Museum of Obsolete Technology by Toni Tresca

One More Time’s debut at the People’s Building is an emotionally rich yet technically bumpy immersive experience.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:47AM
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

‘Wicked Part 1’: A spellbinding big-screen transition by Toni Tresca

Long-awaited film adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical is an enchanting ride that (mostly) defies the odds.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:42PM

At SET, ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ skewers wokeness by Toni Tresca

In Colorado Springs, this production of Larissa FastHorse’s comedy entertains and discomforts in equal measure

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:51PM
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

A wild, campy thrill ride in Fort Collins by Toni Tresca

From OpenStage, 'Reefer Madness' brings a fresh twist on marijuana propaganda musical

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:44PM
Thursday, May 30, 2024

Oh Godot, why are we still waiting? by Toni Tresca

Despite pacing issues, Bas Bleu Theatre's production of Waiting for Godot is elevated by strong performances and innovative design. The post Oh Godot, why are we still waiting? appeared firs…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:16PM
Thursday, May 16, 2024

An enjoyable ride with ‘The Legacy of Baker Street’ by Toni Tresca

The daughters of Sherlock and Watson take center stage in debut for Third Side Theatre Company The post An enjoyable ride with ‘The Legacy of Baker Street’ appeared first on OnStage Colo…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:12AM
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

‘Cheyanne’ tackles artistic choices in a complex world by Toni Tresca

Control Group produces first time playwright’s thoughtful show about art, aging and authenticity The post ‘Cheyanne’ tackles artistic choices in a complex world appeared first on OnSta…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:34PM
Monday, February 12, 2024

Shakespeare unleashed! Must-see improv show returns to Denver by Toni Tresca

Witness a masterclass in live improv at its finest at the Denver Center Garner Galleria The post Shakespeare unleashed! Must-see improv show returns to Denver appeared first on OnStage Color…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:46PM

‘Cebollas’ is a bumpy road trip by Toni Tresca

At the Denver Center: A comedy about sisterhood with strong performances and a script that feels more suited for the screen The post ‘Cebollas’ is a bumpy road trip appeared first on OnS…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:16PM
Friday, February 2, 2024

At BETC, a bold exploration of American identity by Toni Tresca

Jessica Robblee captivates in a deeply personal journey through the Constitution The post At BETC, a bold exploration of American identity appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:58PM
Thursday, February 1, 2024

Arvada Center serves up an enchanting show for families by Toni Tresca

'A Year With Frog and Toad' is a delightful musical for young audiences based on Arnold Lobel's classic characters. The post Arvada Center serves up an enchanting show for families appeared …

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:11PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

A stunning drama about maternal love and mass shootings by Toni Tresca

‘Truth Be Told’ at Curious is a gun play with no gunplay The post A stunning drama about maternal love and mass shootings appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:39PM
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

‘Working, A Musical’ is a labor of love by Toni Tresca

CU Boulder's 'Working, A Musical' celebrates society’s unsung heroes The post ‘Working, A Musical’ is a labor of love appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:17PM
Saturday, October 28, 2023

Cherry Creek Theatre’s Sondheim celebration shines by Toni Tresca

Step into the history of famed composer Stephen Sondheim in the musical extravaganza Sondheim on Sondheim The post Cherry Creek Theatre’s Sondheim celebration shines appeared first on OnSt…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:39PM
Sunday, August 27, 2023

Raucous, risqué and rowdy: Anti-imperialist WW1 drag play dazzles by Toni Tresca

'Willy/Nicky' illuminates history through a bold, queer lens at Buntport Theater The post Raucous, risqué and rowdy: Anti-imperialist WW1 drag play dazzles appeared first on OnStage Colorad…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:47AM
Friday, May 5, 2023

World premiere of ‘The Music of Flight: The Falcon’ soars into Colorado by Toni Tresca

The Colorado Chamber Players conclude their 29th season with an original play about superheroes.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:11PM
Sunday, April 30, 2023

Bonus podcast episode: ‘Music of Flight: The Falcon’ by Toni Tresca

Actors Michaela Murray and Ronald McQueen talk about their roles in the upcoming world premiere of Josh Hartwell's play 'Music of Flight: The Falcon'

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:11AM
Saturday, April 22, 2023

Stories from the Crowd: ‘La Cage Aux Folles’ at Littleton Town Hall by Toni Tresca

Hear audience takes on the performance they've just seen

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:12AM
Saturday, February 4, 2023

Colorado Ballet’s ‘Lady of the Camellias’ is a lavish, ravishing romance by Toni Tresca

The production’s dancing and technical elements all shine at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 07:42PM
Sunday, January 29, 2023

Masterfully acted ‘Doubt, a Parable’ is a limited run not to miss by Toni Tresca

Platte Valley Player’s four-person play is a dynamic rumination on the Catholic Church

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:57PM
Monday, January 16, 2023

By-the-book ‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’ really sings by Toni Tresca

Performance Now’s novel adaptation soars thanks to strong performances from the 10-person cast

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:04PM
Thursday, December 15, 2022

‘Holly Jolly Holy Sh!t’ is a fierce, funny and (vaguely) festive world premiere by Toni Tresca

Holiday fundraiser at Springs Ensemble Theatre is an amusing seasonal social satire The post ‘Holly Jolly Holy Sh!t’ is a fierce, funny and (vaguely) festive world premiere appeared firs…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:17PM