Wednesday, July 24, 2024

A rare and well-done ‘Street Scene’ in Central City by Peter Alexander

Kurt Weill’s seldom-seen opera has it all – music, dance and drama The post A rare and well-done ‘Street Scene’ in Central City appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:31PM
Tuesday, July 23, 2024

‘Comedian Rhapsody’ brings the laughs with Denver stop by Alex Miller

The Second City production is in residence at the Denver Center’s Garner Galleria The post ‘Comedian Rhapsody’ brings the laughs with Denver stop appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:42AM

A fresh take on ‘The Vagina Monologues’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Theater Company of Lafayette does justice to Eve Ensler’s ever-popular play The post A fresh take on ‘The Vagina Monologues’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:36AM

Podcast: Our favorite places to see a show in Colorado by Alex Miller

A look at some of the great venues in the state, our Top 10 Colorado Headliners for the week and a conversation with ‘Banned’ composer April Alsup The post Podcast: Our favorite places t…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:32AM

Brilliant concert showcases all-women composers at Boulder Colorado Music Festival by Peter Alexander

‘Premiere’ by Gabriela Lena Frank, Concerto by Joan Tower showcase the Festival Orchestra The post Brilliant concert showcases all-women composers at Boulder Colorado Music Festival appe…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:51AM
Monday, July 22, 2024

Local Theater announces Season 14 lineup by Osc Staff Report

Season kicks off July 27 with 'We the People: The Democracy Cycle' The post Local Theater announces Season 14 lineup appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:41PM
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Central City serves up a trio of musical treats by Alice Kaderlan

Puccini’s seldom-performed ‘Girl of the Golden West’ is a festival highlight this summer The post Central City serves up a trio of musical treats appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:07AM

At Theatre SilCo, ‘The Amish Project’ is profoundly moving by Karen Mason

Hope Andrejack gives a masterful performance playing multiple roles The post At Theatre SilCo, ‘The Amish Project’ is profoundly moving appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:32AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2024

‘Emperor of the Moon’ is an al fresco romp in the Springs by April Tooke

Off-the-wall Theatreworks production of a 1687 play is an unexpected delight The post ‘Emperor of the Moon’ is an al fresco romp in the Springs appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:46PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Podcast: The best Colorado theatre of 2024 so far by Alex Miller

Plus, catching up with Rocky Mountain Rep’s Michael Querio and our weekly Colorado Headliners The post Podcast: The best Colorado theatre of 2024 so far appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:16PM
Monday, July 15, 2024

Unremarkable ‘Darkfield’ sets up shop in RiNo by Alex Miller

DCPA Off-Center attraction falls short of being particularly scary or impactful The post Unremarkable ‘Darkfield’ sets up shop in RiNo appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:10PM

A moving ‘Cabaret’ at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre by Kimberly Nicoletti

It’s a well-rounded, well-done production of the classic musical The post A moving ‘Cabaret’ at Breckenridge Backstage Theatre appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:15PM
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The woman behind that famous name by Alex Miller

‘The Bonfils Girl’ digs into the story of Helen Bonfils, philanthropist/publisher The post The woman behind that famous name appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:51AM
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

CSF’s ‘Merry Wives’ jumps the slapstick shark by Alice Kaderlan

Director Kevin Rich takes the silly a bit too far in this production of Shakespeare’s comedy The post CSF’s ‘Merry Wives’ jumps the slapstick shark appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:41PM
Saturday, July 6, 2024

Vintage gives new directors a trial run by Eric Fitzgerald

Graham Becerra, Angela Mendez, Ellen Shamas-Brandt and Sarah J. Baker featured in latest New Directors Showcase The post Vintage gives new directors a trial run appeared first on OnStage Col…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:07AM
Wednesday, July 3, 2024

At Firehouse Theater, ‘Othello 2024’ really sizzles by Eric Fitzgerald

Andrew Uhlenhopp directs a modernized version of Shakespeare's tragedy of jealousy The post At Firehouse Theater, ‘Othello 2024’ really sizzles appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:37PM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Podcast: A deep dive with Betty Hart by Alex Miller

The Colorado Theatre Guild President joins the pod to talk Henry Awards, theatre challenges, hot new shows and more The post Podcast: A deep dive with Betty Hart appeared first on OnStage Co…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:28AM
Monday, July 1, 2024

Pink over Parker: ‘Legally Blonde’ comes to town by Eric Fitzgerald

The musical comedy is a crowd-pleasing summer confection The post Pink over Parker: ‘Legally Blonde’ comes to town appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:38PM
Thursday, June 27, 2024

The real deal: Cripple Creek’s history of melodrama continues with ‘Darling of the Donkey Derby’ by Judith Sears

Capable cast and an original script highlight a fun summer romp The post The real deal: Cripple Creek’s history of melodrama continues with ‘Darling of the Donkey Derby’ appeared first…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:53AM
Sunday, June 23, 2024

Podcast: Oh Henry! What’s up with those nominations? by Alex Miller

A look at the hits and misses of this year’s Henry Award nods and a conversation with Jenna Pastuszek and the songs of Judy Garland The post Podcast: Oh Henry! What’s up with those nomin…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:10PM
Friday, June 21, 2024

Emily Van Fleet joining Creede Rep as new artistic director by Osc Staff Report

Veteran actor and director is well known on Colorado stages The post Emily Van Fleet joining Creede Rep as new artistic director appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:21PM
Wednesday, June 19, 2024

A spiffed-up sign for the Aurora Fox by Alex Miller

The theatre’s iconic neon sign gets a well-deserved makeover ahead of even more upgrades at the facility The post A spiffed-up sign for the Aurora Fox appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:06PM

StageDoor tackles ‘Sweeney Todd’ in an outstanding production by Eric Fitzgerald

The Conifer theatre once again punches above its weight to deliver a well-rounded show The post StageDoor tackles ‘Sweeney Todd’ in an outstanding production appeared first on OnStage Co…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:34AM
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

At Buntport, a trio of experiments by Alex Miller

‘Testing 123’ aims to pick a winner for the troupe’s off-night programming The post At Buntport, a trio of experiments appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:36PM

Theatre Silco’s ‘Moriarty’ is a comic knockout by Karen Mason

Ken Ludwig's madcap Sherlock Holmes story launches the summer season in Silverthorne in a true laugh fest The post Theatre Silco’s ‘Moriarty’ is a comic knockout appeared first on OnSt…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:52AM

Under the stars in Fort Collins, an exceptional ‘Twelfth Night’ by Kari Redmond

OpenStage production finds the fun in Shakespeare’s rom-com The post Under the stars in Fort Collins, an exceptional ‘Twelfth Night’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:41AM

Podcast: Disappearing theatres and a visit with Elsa by Alex Miller

A look at some of the theatre companies losing their spaces, our Top 10 for the week and an interview with Caroline Bowman of ‘Frozen’ The post Podcast: Disappearing theatres and a visit…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:35AM
Monday, June 17, 2024

‘Broadway’s Next Hit Musical’ a fun night of improv laughs by Eric Fitzgerald

Touring show is now up at the Denver Center’s Garner Galleria The post ‘Broadway’s Next Hit Musical’ a fun night of improv laughs appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:56PM
Sunday, June 16, 2024

2024 Henry Award nominations announced by Alex Miller

DCPA Theatre Company, Arvada Center lead the pack while Performance Now and Buntport both have strong showings The post 2024 Henry Award nominations announced appeared first on OnStage Color…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:43PM
Saturday, June 15, 2024

Firehouse Theater announces ’24-’25 season by Osc Staff Report

Denver company operates out of the John Hand Theater in the Lowry area The post Firehouse Theater announces ’24-’25 season appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:03PM

Fourth time’s a charm for director of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ by Eric Fitzgerald

A conversation with Kyle Lang, who directs and choreographs the first show of Central City Opera's summer season The post Fourth time’s a charm for director of ‘The Pirates of Penzance�…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:34AM

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