Reviews of live theatre in Colorado: Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, and more
A ‘Madama Butterfly’ for our moment
Opera Colorado's gorgeous production, anchored by Eri Nakamura, reframes Puccini's warhorse as a story of survival.
Strong voices, shaky drama in ‘Jagged Little Pill’
In the Springs, FAC production delivers Alanis Morissette's anthems with power but stumbles between the songs.
Two cousins, three days and a lifetime to unpack in ‘Furlough’s Paradise’
Curious Theatre closes out its current space with a layered, beautifully directed two-hander.
In Boulder, ‘Mary Jane’ is a satisfying emotional exploration of parental stress
BETC’s production highlights hope and community.
Cheer, blood and belting in ‘We Are the Tigers’
Shifted Lens Theatre Company's sharp staging elevates this bloody musical teen satire.
‘Crossroads’ immersive play confronts foster care realities
Interactive performance at Sports Castle in Denver delivers an eye-opening look at a broken system.
‘Tartuffe’ finds some laughs after a slow start
A stripped-down Tartuffe in Boulder has strong comic turns but struggles with pacing and cohesion.
Candlelight’s ‘Anything Goes’ taps into old-school spectacle
A lively, tap-filled revival at Candlelight Dinner Theatre delivers Cole Porter’s classics with polish and punch.
A mobile museum that demands reckoning
The Truth About 250-150 is an immersive bus exhibit that examines Colorado's colonial history.
‘English’ at DCPA centers Iranian identity beyond the headlines
DCPA Theatre Company’s English offers a sharp, human portrait of language and identity.
Murder Prohibited’ turns a historic mansion into an engaging whodunnit
Evergreen Players ‘ interactive mystery at Hiwan Heritage Park blends immersive theater, comedy and collaborative sleuthing
Monsters and mystery in an immersive experiment
Audacious Immersive's monster mystery entertains, even as its investigation mechanics falter.
