Plus the last Colorado Headliners of the year
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca reflect on the year in Colorado theatre, discussing recent performances, notable shows, and the impact of national politics on local arts funding. They highlight various productions, including It’s a Wonderful Life, Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol and Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum, while also addressing leadership changes within theatre organizations.
Also in this episode a look at the Top 10 Colorado Headliners — upcoming shows worth checking out:
- Santa’s Big Red Sack: The Final Season, The People’s Building, Aurora, Dec. 4-24
- Grandma’s Last Hayride, Golden Outpost, Dec. 4-20
- Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol, Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, Dec. 10-31
- Three Leaches New Play Festival (Weekend 2), Three Leaches Theater, Lakewood, Dec. 11-13
- Little Women & The Nutcracker, Ballet Ariel in Lakewood and Northglenn, Dec. 12-28
- The Notebook: The Musical, Denver Center Buell Theatre, Dec. 16-28
- Ben Roy’s Ha-Ha Holiday Comedy Show, Denver Comedy Undergroun, Dec. 26-27
- New Year’s Eve with Eddit Ifft, Comedy Works South, Dec. 31
- New Year’s Eve with Emo Philips, Comedy Works Downtown, Dec. 31
- NYE Comedy Showcase, Denver Comedy Lounge, Dec. 31
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Year-End Review
02:52 Recent Shows and Performances
05:45 Theater Highlights: Stocking Stuffers and More
08:45 Exploring Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol
11:50 Cleo Parker Robinson Dance: Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum
14:53 The Mixed Reviews of Christmas Movie: The Play
17:48 A Few Good Men: A Strong Production
21:03 The State of Colorado Theater News
23:48 2025 Colorado Theater Retrospective
26:46 The Impact of National Politics on Local Arts
29:45 Leadership Changes in Colorado Theater
32:52 Theater Festivals and Community Engagement
35:34 The Future of Immersive Theater in Denver
38:37 The Rise of New Venues and Productions
41:31 Celebrating Local Talent and Productions
44:25 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Shows and Events
47:33 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up
News about live shows in Colorado, press releases 'n' such
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