‘9 to 5’ is a funny, feminist crowd-pleaser
Vintage Theatre's lively production delivers laughs and heart — though minor technical hiccups hold it back at times.
‘My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War’ mines laughs from grief and rivalry
Miners Alley’s regional premiere of 'My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War' uses a historic border dispute to explore the funny, messy dynamics of family life.
Arvada Center’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ brings the feud up close
A lean, modern staging sharpens Shakespeare's tragedy, though its bold cuts may challenge newcomers.
Stoned ‘Romeo and Juliet’ struggles to find its buzz
Bowls with the Bard's take on R&J has flashes of innovation but lacks a clear vision to support its premise.
‘Water for Elephants’ is a stunning circus story perfect for the stage
At the Denver Center’s Buell Theatre, the national tour turns a bestselling novel into a muscular, moving stage spectacle.
‘Godspeed’ reshapes the Western revenge epic
Terence Anthony's world premiere at the Denver Center is a gripping, if slightly disjointed, story about freedom in the uneasy aftermath of slavery.
‘Burning Bluebeard’ invites audiences into the fire
The Catamounts’ Colorado premiere of Jay Torrence’s Burning Bluebeard transforms the Carsen Theater into a playful, unsettling meditation on why live performance matters.
In ‘The Children,’ SET places audiences inside an uneasy post-nuclear reunion
Springs Ensemble Theatre stages Lucy Kirkwood’s post-disaster drama an intimate setting that pulls the audience into every uneasy exchange.
‘Where We Stand’ at Theatreworks is visually striking but dramatically adrift
Colorado debut of Donnetta Lavinia Grays’ one-person play features impressive design but struggles to deliver a clear, compelling story.
‘Waiting for Godot’ at Aurora Fox is a faithful staging of Beckett’s classic
Powerful performances and evocative design elevate production of this absurdist play about waiting.
Candlelight’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’ makes a golden-age musical shine
Johnstown production embraces classic comedy and brassy Broadway style in an energetic, cartoon-like romp.
‘Cowboys and East Indians’ finds plenty of heart in Wyoming’s wide-open spaces
DCPA Theatre Company’s world premiere is a sharp, moving exploration of identity and grief in the rural West.







