Reviews of live theatre in Colorado: Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, and more
‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ wows at Candlelight
The swashbuckling musical shines in a nearly flawless production north of Denver
Shakespeare returns to Denver Center with a saucy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
With a 1930s flair, director Chris Coleman wrings every laugh out of the popular comedy
Audacious Theatre immerses audiences in the business of sin
‘Project 7 Sins’ pitches audiences a well-cast experimental production that blends elements of an escape room, theatre, and a haunted house
Sacrilegious puppet play reigns supreme in the Springs
The up-close and personal production of ‘Hand to God’ revels in irreverence and is anchored by an award-worthy performance
In Louisville, an exuberant production of ‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ is a triumph
After 11 Theatre knocks it out of the park with their first production in collaboration with CenterStage Theatre Company thanks to strong direction and a balanced ensemble
Miners Alley brings kids along with ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’
This charming, family-friendly adaptation of this spooky, seasonal tale features a funny ensemble and allows kids to step into the action
Theatreworks’ ‘Lumberjacks in Love’ high on energy, low on plot
This impressively produced rendition of this cult classic succeeds thanks to a topnotch cast who elevate the show’s (slightly) dated material and strange structure.
Nerds at the museum
Buntport’s ‘Coyote. Badger. Rattlesnake.’ a hilarious showdown inside a diorama
‘The Piano Teacher’ can’t transcend its melancholy
Vintage Theatre production of Julia Cho’s trauma-filled subject matters and repetitive delivery make it difficult to connect with.
A graphic story of teenage pregnancy both poignant and shocking
Benchmark Theatre pulls no punches in powerful regional premiere of ‘Dry Land’ by Ruby Rae Spiegel
Confusing script undermines ‘The Revolutionists’
Impressive performances and top-notch tech from Lake Dillon Theatre Company can’t save Lauren Gunderson’s weak script.
‘Heroes of the Fourth Turning’ takes a shot at explaining the conservative mind
Curious Theatre kicks off Season 25 with a political showdown of sorts
