ON THE ROAD TO CREEDE – Four shows in three days . . . The Village of Creede houses one of the most honored professional summer theatre programs in the nation. Granted it is a drive from Denver – easily four hours – but through some of the most scenic parts of Colorado. The valley that greets you at Monarch Pass which leads to Fairplay. Poncha Pass […]
TICK TICK BOOM – Written by Jonathan Larson; Directed by Lexie Lazear. Jointly produced by Arts Hub and Shifted Lens Theatre Company (presented at Arts Hub, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette) through August 30. Tickets available at 303-229-1127 or ArtsHub.org. You’ve all seen the movie where the star of the show has some unexpected delay or accident, and the understudy or some person from […]
TACO TOWN – Written by Luke Sorge; Directed by Len Matheo. Produced by Miners Alley Playhouse (1100 Miners Alley, Golden) through September 15. Tickets available at 303-935-3044 or MinersAlley.com. You’ve all seen those plays about backstage hijinks. About how the leads are all lovey-dovey on stage or in front of a mic but won’t speak to each other backstage. How jealousies create turmoil […]
STOP/KISS – Written by Diane Son; Directed by Emma Moonfield (Maxwell). Produced by ER Productions (Presented at The Storyteller Theatre, 9905 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora) through August 29. Tickets available at StoryTellerTheatre.com. An inaugural production by a brave new company in a brand-new space. I was honored to be there on this auspicious occasion. ER (Emma and Ratt) Productions proved more than ready to take on the difficult conversation […]
ADAMS MYSTERY PLAYHOUSE – Written by the cast and audience. Produced by Nick and Marne Cuellar (Presented at the Playhouse at 2406 Federal Boulevard, Denver) indefinitely. Tickets available at 303-455-1848 or AdamsMysteryPlayhouse.com This is actually more of a commercial than a review. How can you review a performance that is 80% improv wrapped loosely around […]
MATILDA – Music and Lyrics written by Tim Minchin; Book by Dennis Kelly; Directed by Steve Wilson; Musical direction by Zerek Dodson; Choreography by Carrie Colton. Produced by Candlelight Dinner Playhouse (presented at 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown) through August 30. Tickets available at 970-744-3747 or ColoradoCandlelight.com. It’s no wonder Candlelight folk are not saying “We’re doing a play.” Instead, they proudly invite […]