Reviews
Another dazzler at Central City Opera
Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro opens the company's season as a musical and theatrical triumph.
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
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.
‘Waiting for Godot’ at Aurora Fox is a faithful staging of Beckett’s classic
Powerful performances and evocative design elevate production of this absurdist play about waiting.
Candlelight’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’ makes a golden-age musical shine
Johnstown production embraces classic comedy and brassy Broadway style in an energetic, cartoon-like romp.
