‘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.
‘PUF’ laughs at gender conformity … and wins
At Two Cent Lion, Olivia Buntaine’s new comedy imagines gender fluidity during the American Revolution and finds the past uncomfortably familiar.
Podcast: Getting ‘Fierce’ with playwright Edith Weiss
Plus the latest theatre news and reviews and a few thoughts on the passing of the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir.
‘The Game’s Afoot’ brings comedy and mystery to StageDoor in Conifer
Production features impressive technical design but some uneven performances.
‘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.
‘Brooklyn Laundry’ gently explores the messiness of love and grief
Annie Barbour shines in BETC production of John Patrick Shanley’s play.
‘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.
Female ‘Odd Couple’ proves it’s more than a gender swap
Revised Neil Simon Play still works in Miners Alley production
Podcast: A Robot Riot in Denver
Talking with robot researcher and improv comedian Dr. Tom Williams, plus more on the Parker Shrek controversy, Top 10 Colorado Highliners 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.
