Reviews of live theatre in Colorado: Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, and more
With ‘Gatsby,’ Colorado Ballet continues to impress
Production at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House is a visual feast replete with stellar performances.
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.
Finding the bright side in a scrappy, silly and successful ‘Spamalot’
Town Hall production is a nicely done, intimate take on a big musical.
‘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.
‘Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.’ dares Denver theatre to get uncomfortable
The Moot Point Project’s Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. is a confrontational, experimental provocation that challenges audiences to rethink power, patriarchy and performance.
‘Legally Blonde’ proves a smart, stylish fit at The Arts Hub
A high-energy production in Lafayette boasts a winning Elle Woods, slick choreography and a lovable 27-person cast.
‘Shrek’ at the PACE Center is a big, boisterous behemoth of a show
'Shrek the Musical' at Parker’s PACE Center shines musically, though its scale occasionally slows the pace.
‘Mixed Messages’ blends film and stage in an ambitious, TV-inspired experiment
The Impliers' ambitious experiment blends film and live performance in a novel theatrical format
‘Bad Books’ plies fertile ground in the censorship debate
World premiere at Curious features powerhouse performances by Jada Suzanne Dixon and Lauren Dennis in Sharyn Rothstein's topical comedy-drama.
