Reviews
‘Decadent Desires’ captivates with its tale of Jazz Age excess
Wonderbound’s latest world premiere pairs Roaring '20s glamour with emotional wreckage.
Fun in the drawing room with ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
In Fort Collins, Bas Bleu presents Oscar Wilde’s timeless comedy.
‘9 to 5’ is a funny, feminist crowd-pleaser
Vintage Theatre's lively production delivers laughs and heart — though minor technical issues hold it back at times.
‘My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War’ mines laughs from grief and rivalry
Miners Alley’s regional premiere of 'My Mother and the Michigan/Ohio War' uses a historic border dispute to explore the funny, messy dynamics of family life.
‘The Roommate’ pairs an odd couple to deliciously dark effect
Colorado Springs FAC production of Jen Silverman's comedy crackles with two veteran actors at the top of their game.
The devil’s in the details in ‘H-E Double Crooked Letter’
Firehouse Theater takes a big swing with a Southwestern tale of hell.
Arvada Center’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ brings the feud up close
A lean, modern staging sharpens Shakespeare's tragedy, though its bold cuts may challenge newcomers.
‘Fierce Satire and Mediocre Sex’ delivers a night of laughs at Buntport
Eight stories lead to varied results in And Toto too’s production of Edith Weiss' collection of short plays.
Stoned ‘Romeo and Juliet’ struggles to find its buzz
Bowls with the Bard's take on R&J has flashes of innovation but lacks a clear vision to support its premise.
‘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.
‘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
