Reviews
‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ struggles to find its frequency
Elemental Theatre Company’s old-time-radio take on The Scarlet Pimpernel has lively Foley work but little dramatic urgency.
‘Closing Times’ reckons with a lifetime of regrets
Denver Theatre Ensemble gives Derek Murphy’s Closing Times an intimate, atmospheric world premiere.
As funny as it is touching, ‘Fully Committed’ is the ultimate actor’s challenge
At Creede Repertory Theatre, Graham Ward plays 40 different characters in a one-man tour de force.
‘Witch’ finds tenderness between an outcast and the devil
Jessica Robblee and Marco Alberto Robinson ignite Jen Silverman’s bleak comedy.
Impact’s ‘Stupid Fucking Bird’ feels everything at once
Impact Theatre Collective opens Aurora’s Storyteller Theatre with an impassioned, inconsistent production.
In Creede, ‘Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty,’ Sherlock Holmes gets the melodrama treatment
A game cast can’t overcome a pieced-together script that’s tough to follow.
Three voices fill empty spaces in ‘Honky Tonk Angels’
Jessica Hindsley’s sparse staging puts the focus on the young performers powering this country jukebox musical.
A brilliant conclusion to Central City Opera’s current season
Terence McNally's 'Master Class' digs into the story of the ultimate diva, Maria Callas.
This ‘Spelling Bee’ in Creede is S-U-P-E-R
Creede Rep’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee pairs winning comedy with a tender portrait of belonging.
Creede Rep’s ‘Working: A Musical’ finds its strength close to home
Localized production of Working is a heartfelt hometown tribute to Creede hampered by laborious scene changes.
‘Friends/Romans/Countrymen’ loses sight of its outsiders
Colorado Shakespeare Festival's new Julius Caesar riff needs to give its peripheral Romans more room to lead.
Candlelight’s ‘Matilda’ finds magic when it keeps things simple
Strong young performers and inventive staging lift Candlelight’s Matilda, though broad comedy slows the show.
Under the stars in Boulder, ‘Shakespeare in Love’ is a feast for the senses
At the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, a stacked cast and sharp direction make for a midsummer triumph.
Theatre Aspen presents an enhanced version of ‘A Chorus Line’
New choreography turns Michael Bennett's classic into a full-ensemble showcase at Theatre Aspen.
Akram Khan’s ‘Thikra: Night of Remembering’ at Jacob’s Pillow
The ritual power of Akram Khan Company’s final touring production does not need to be fully decoded to be felt.
‘The Ballad of Baby Doe’ comes home again to Central City
Douglas Moore's telling of the Tabor saga returns to the house where it premiered in 1956.
‘Summa Dat BBC’ blends drag comedy with a chilling look at identity and exploitation
Angel Garcia's one-person show is hilarious, unsettling and deeply empathetic in its portrait of a Black trans performer navigating a hostile world.
