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History repeats on Denver’s oldest stage as ‘Pirates of Penzance’ returns to Historic Elitch Theatre
The Historic Elitch Theatre will host Opera Colorado's production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance on Saturday, May 16 — exactly 135 years after the operetta was first performed on the same stage in 1891.
Bobby G Awards announce nominees for 12th annual high school musical theatre ceremony
Statewide program adjudicated 50 productions and more than 3,000 students across 17 Colorado counties
Denver Center Theatre Company announces 2026/27 season
'Once,' 'The Tempest,' two world premieres and a Hitchcock twist headline Chris Coleman's new lineup
Buntport Theater’s new rehearsal space is open for business
Denver theatre troupe discusses its ongoing capital campaign, plans for a new show in May and (possibly) being neighbors with the Broncos.
Curious Theatre sells its Acoma Street home, plans season 29 at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance
The storied Denver company will produce four shows at the historic Shorter AME building before returning to a renovated 1080 Acoma in 2027.
Upstart Crow announces 46th season with ‘thoughtful comedy for troubling times’
Boulder's classical theatre company will stage works by Shakespeare, Mary Chase, T.S. Eliot and Tom Stoppard.
Colorado New Play Festival announces 2026 lineup
Four theatre companies head to Steamboat Springs in June with new works in development.
Theatreworks unveils 2026-27 season featuring Sondheim, Pulitzer Prize winners
The Colorado Springs company's first season under new dual leadership includes 'Sweeney Todd,' two Pulitzer Prize-winning dramas and a new collaboration with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic
Podcast: Colorado theatre summer showcase
A look-ahead to the shows popping up around the state for summer, plus the week’s Top 10 Colorado Headliners
BETC’s Ragan bets on free tickets to bring young people back to the theatre
The BETC leader is personally funding a new initiative that offers completely free seats to students — and hopes other Colorado theatres will follow his lead.
Local Theater Company announces Local Lab 15 plays and playwrights
Boulder's new-play festival returns for its 15th year with three world premieres exploring tech, race and the human comedy
BETC announces ambitious 2026-27 season led by Broadway hit ‘Liberation’
Producing Artistic Director Jessica Robblee and Managing Director Mark Ragan talk through a six-play lineup that includes a Colorado premiere, an American premiere and a whole lot of trust in their audience.
Lisa Rigsby Peterson named interim leader of the Aurora Fox Arts Center
Seasoned arts executive brings 25-plus years of experience to the municipally owned venue.
Denver Center announces 2026/27 Broadway season
'Maybe Happy Ending,' winner of the 2025 Tony for best musical, closes the subscription slate
Arvada Center announces 2026-2027 theatre season
Stephen King thriller, Neil Simon comedy, 'Dear Evan Hansen' and more highlight five-show lineup
Miners Alley’s Len Matheo on why Golden needed a comedy festival
The producing artistic director talks about the origin of the Comfort and Comedy Festival, what's coming to town and what he hopes year two looks like
A celebration of Black hair: Kenya Mahogany’s ‘Happy 2B Nappy’ premieres in Aurora
Inspired by her daughter's experience, playwright creates intergenerational theatrical journey through Black hair history
Colorado Music Festival announces 50th anniversary summer season
14 concerts at Chautauqua Auditorium feature world-class guest artists July 9-Aug. 9
