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Beauty and the screens
Disney's Beauty and the Beast dazzles in Denver with gorgeous costumes and theatrical magic, yet its screen-heavy scenery falls flat.
October 21, 2026
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Phoebe Bridgers hosts a galactic, phone-free show at Ball Arena
The indie-folk artist stopped in Denver with plenty of melancholic tracks as well as moments of bursting rock.
October 21, 2026
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Reviews

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Regan Linton’s ‘FDR’s Very Happy Hour’ is genuine refreshment
The 32nd U.S. president invites everyone for drinks at the Ellie Caulkins Studio Loft.
October 21, 2026
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Gorillaz rocks the Ball with a pop-rock-hip-hop carnival of music
25 years in, Damon Albarn & Co. remain in top form.
October 21, 2026
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‘Always a Boy’ engenders vulnerability, passion and courage with this stage adaptation of a true story
Ground Floor Theatre and JAAMM Festival collaborate on an inspiring journey to identity and understanding.
October 20, 2026
Selena Naumoff|Featured, Reviews, Theatre|
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Plants from space, evil dentists — yep, it’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
At The Arts Hub in Lafayette, a few missteps can’t slow down one of the best spooky-season musicals.
October 20, 2026
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‘Last Call: A Live Cocktail Murder Mystery’ immerses audiences in an interactive story
The Backstage Theatre becomes a hidden speakeasy where guests help crack the case.
October 19, 2026
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A different victim, a different killer every time in ‘Small Town, Big Murder’
You'll want to visit this cozy small town full of fascinating personalities at What If Theatre.
October 19, 2026
Selena Naumoff|Featured, Reviews, Theatre|
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Emma Messenger and Adriane Leigh Robinson shine in ‘Always…Patsy Cline’
A country star and a Houston housewife become lifelong friends in Kelly Van Oosbree’s warm, funny staging.
October 18, 2026
Maddie Browning|Featured, Reviews, Theatre|
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Evergreen Players’ ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’ a bloody funny romp
The company’s bare-bones production is a silly, spooky-season treat.
October 18, 2026
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Kacey Musgraves finds self-love and common ground at Ball Arena
The country-pop star delights in being fully herself and bringing people together.
October 17, 2026
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Garrett Ammon’s ‘The Witching Hour’ spirals into darkness just in time for Halloween
Wonderbound’s accessible dance drama follows two siblings through grief, memory and magic, scored live by Clay Rose Band.
October 17, 2026
Jacqui Somen|Dance, Featured, Reviews|

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News & More

Your guide to a spooky Colorado fall: haunts, escape rooms and immersive scares
From classic haunted houses to gothic immersive theatre, Danielle Riha of Immersive Denver shares where to get your frights before Halloween
October 8, 2026
Podcast: Haunted theatre, haunted houses and ‘FDR’s Very Happy Hour’
From Sweeney Todd to the Haunted Junkyard, plus an interview with the creators of ‘FDR’s Very Happy Hour.’
October 8, 2026
Can ‘SIP’ help reinvent immersive theatre in Colorado?
As Denver's immersive scene faces setbacks, Culture House Immersive and The Catamounts test a new model with SIP.
October 7, 2026
Phamaly reimagines ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ with over 120 disabled actors
Cheryl Strayed’s advice columns become a global video mosaic in Phamaly’s intimate new stage adaptation.
October 4, 2026
Denver Sketch Festival returns Oct. 8-10 with New York troupe Simple Town
Three nights of original sketch comedy and a short-film showcase take over RISE Comedy.
September 30, 2026
Central City Opera announces 95th season with ‘La Bohème,’ ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ and ‘End of the Rainbow’
The 2027 festival runs June 26-Aug. 1 in Central City.
September 30, 2026

Film & TV

From OnScreen Colorado

Sheryl Glubok and Jeremy Swift on turning a midlife crisis into a Colorado road comedy

Sheryl Glubok and Jeremy Swift on turning a midlife crisis into a Colorado road comedy

The director and star of ‘Welcome to the Fishbowl’ talk about a Denver-to-Telluride road trip and shooting a…

Alex Miller October 22, 2026

Sundance Trivia Week comes to more than 30 Front Range venues

Sundance Institute and Denver Trivia League are hosting six nights of in-person trivia ahead of the 2027 festival’s…

OnScreen Staff October 22, 2026

How ‘Art Not as Usual’ found its story in 150 hours of footage

How ‘Art Not as Usual’ found its story in 150 hours of footage

“Art Not as Usual” premieres Oct. 24 at the Denver Film Festival, followed by a Boulder screening and…

Toni Tresca October 22, 2026

‘Good Help’ documentary premieres at Denver Film Festival

‘Good Help’ documentary premieres at Denver Film Festival

Made by two Denver mothers with no budget, “Good Help” examines the messy realities of helping migrants during…

Toni Tresca October 21, 2026

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Music

Phoebe Bridgers hosts a galactic, phone-free show at Ball Arena
October 21, 2026
Maddie Browning
Gorillaz rocks the Ball with a pop-rock-hip-hop carnival of music
October 21, 2026
Alex Miller
Kacey Musgraves finds self-love and common ground at Ball Arena
October 17, 2026
Maddie Browning
Angel, devil, cult leader: Zolita brings a sexy ‘Hell’s Belles’ to Denver
October 8, 2026
Maddie Browning

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