Annapurna Sriram’s gritty, surreal debut, ‘Fucktoys,’ gets lost in the trash by Toni Tresca

'Fucktoys' is audacious, filthy and frequently fascinating, but its pace and plotting detract from its chaos.

Sentimentality smothers substance in Brendan Fraser’s latest misfire by Toni Tresca

Searchlight’s cross-cultural dramedy, Rental Family, turns a fascinating premise into manipulative mush. When Rental Family opened at the Denver Film Festival’s Holiday Theater on Novemb…

Noah Baumbach’s ‘Jay Kelly’ is a bittersweet portrait of fame, family and friendship by Toni Tresca

George Clooney and Adam Sandler shine in Baumbach’s reflective, somber comedy about legacy.

New ‘Knives Out’ is the sharpest of the bunch by Toni Tresca

Wake Up Dead Man has a killer cast, master plotting and style to spare in a divine murder mystery worth confessing to again and again.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces 2026 season by Alex Miller

The Festival returns to the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre next summer with a four-show season featuring two Shakespeare classics, an adaptation of the Oscar-winning film Shakes…

Ballyhoo brings theatre, coffee, cocktails and community to LoHi by Toni Tresca

Ballyhoo Table & Stage will have its grand opening on November 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3300 Tejon Street, Denver.

Podcast: A musical ‘Ichabod,’ Shakespeare Festival news and more by Alex Miller and toni Tresca

Plus Julia Tobey on Ballyhoo, Top 10 Colorado Headliners and more spooky season stuff

‘A Town Called Harris’ haunts Westminster in an immersive mystery by Toni Tresca

The Catamounts’ witty, site-specific performance mixes local history with ghostly fun at DeSpain Schoolhouse.

‘The Lion King’ roars back to Denver with dazzling spectacle by Toni Tresca

Disney’s The Lion King returns to the Buell Theatre with stunning visuals, timeless music and an impressive cast.

‘The Motherfucker with the Hat’ struggles with space and pacing by Toni Tresca

While the script is razor-sharp, shaky performances and cramped staging by Flamboyán Theatre and The Three Leaches blunt its impact.

Aurora Fox’s ‘Lizzie’ mixes punk fury with slow-burn storytelling by Toni Tresca

The Fox’s musical about Lizzie Borden stuns with bold visuals and music but simmers more than it slashes, leaving a stylish but uneven impression.

Podcast: What’s up onstage this October by Alex Miller and toni Tresca

Just a bit of news and reviews from around the theatre community

A farce with a lot of heart — ‘Diva Royal’ at Miners Alley by Alex Miller

The jokes are fast and furious as four excellent comic actors tear through Jeff Daniels’ fish-out-of-water comedy.

Unpacking the 48th Denver Film Festival with Artistic Director Matt Campbell by Toni Tresca

From the new Knives Out film to Creative Conversations about the film industry, we get the inside scoop on the 2025 Denver Film Festival.

Wonderbound jams out with Garrett Ammon’s ‘Rock Ballets’ by Toni Tresca

Denver dance group opens its season with a high-energy program set to Queen, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie.

‘Nosferatu’ comes alive with Quarkestra’s dynamic original score by Toni Tresca

Denver's Quarkestra performed an electrifying live score for F.W. Murnau's 1922 horror classic in front of a rowdy crowd at the Landmark Mayan Theatre.

The Creature has its say in ‘Frankenstein’ by Alex Miller

At Platte Valley, Jeffrey Parker gives a shocking performance of a creature on the run.

Podcast: Booze in theatres by Alex Miller and toni Tresca

Miners Alley’s Len Matheo joins to talk about the pros and cons of running a bar, plus Top 10 Colorado Headliners

Phamaly’s ‘Dance Nation’ plays it safe by Toni Tresca

While moments shine, the production struggles to capture the feral energy Clare Barron’s script demands.

DCPA’s ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ is a masterclass in family dysfunction by Alex Miller

Chris Coleman directs a stellar cast in Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama

First Company reawakens a Broadway classic with Brigadoon by Judith Sears

Despite a few weak spots, the Springs community theatre production is generally a strong one.

Buntport aims to buy its building by Alex Miller

Denver's quirky originalist theatre company launches $2.65 million capital campaign to secure long-term home.

Lone Tree dishes up a well-crafted musical comedy by Alex Miller

‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ impresses with direction, music, choreography and a powerful cast.

Colorado theatre discounts by Osc Staff Report

Here's the list of discounts for Colorado theatre tickets we've heard about. OnStage Colorado cannot verify all these deals — check the theatre website for availability. Updated Oct. 9, 20…

Colorado Theatre FAQs by Osc Staff Report

Holy corn! ‘Shucked’ is a puntastic good time at the Denver Center by Alex Miller

Broadway touring production of the musical comedy delivers the laughs again and again.

World premiere of ‘A Case for Black Girls Setting Central Park on Fire’ ignites the Dairy Arts Center by Toni Tresca

Local Theater Company’s bold staging blends poetry, gospel music and treadmills in a boundary-pushing, mythical journey that’s equal parts disorienting and unforgettable.

DCPA pivots away from immersive theatre productions by Osc Staff Report

Creation of original Off-Center productions concludes after 15 years as company cites budget pressures, market uncertainty

Podcast: Spooky Season in Colorado theatre by Alex Miller and toni Tresca

A look at what’s scary onstage for October, plus news and reviews

Candlelight’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ mixes earnest performances and heavy-handed direction by Toni Tresca

Candlelight Dinner Theatre in Johnstown opens its 18th season with Robert Harling's play, with performances that shine despite staging that detracts from the play's realism.

Your theatre community needs climate action, too by Meagan Holdeman

The show must go on — but a warming world may have other ideas.