Reviews
Plants from space, evil dentists — yep, it’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
At The Arts Hub in Lafayette, a few missteps can’t slow down one of the best spooky-season musicals.
Trash talk and heartbreak in Theatreworks’ ‘The Garbologists’
In the Springs, Theatreworks two-hander pairs Jada Suzanne Dixon and Josh Robinson as two mismatched NYC sanitation workers.
Postcard from London: Five shows in three days
From Catherine Tate’s outrageous ‘Oh, Mary!’ to a sleek new RSC ‘Cyrano’ — dispatches from five West End evenings, all recommended.
‘Twelfth Night’ reopens the Mary Rippon with mirth
Colorado Shakespeare Festival reopens Boulder's Mary Rippon with sharp performances, lush design and a few pacing bumps.
World premiere of ‘Celestia’ lights up Denver’s St. John’s Cathedral
A music, light and projection spectacle from Paquin Entertainment Group and Montreal's Normal Studio transforms the historic cathedral into an immersive canvas.
‘Violet’ is a well-produced staging of an odd musical
Aurora Fox and Phamaly bring vocal power and nuance to a messy, moving Violet.
Seven women, one dumbass: SET takes on ‘POTUS’
Director Jenny Maloney and a sharp seven-woman ensemble bring Broadway's profane West Wing comedy to the Springs.
‘Disaster!’ floats on ’70s schmaltz and big laughs
Director Tanner Kelly and a strong local cast keep this silly '70s spoof afloat at StageDoor.
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ flies into the Buell in a high-speed extravaganza
At the Denver Center, the wizarding world comes to life through old-school practical effects.
Firehouse’s ‘The Cake’ bakes tension into every slice
Bekah Brunstetter's dramedy about queer love and faith receives a stimulating staging in Denver.
Bowls with the Bard takes a big swing at ‘King Lear’
This circus-set stoner take on King Lear boldly reimagines Shakespeare's tragedy to mixed results.
‘Uncontainable’ finds magic in an empty parking garage
3rd Law Dance/Theater and The Catamounts turn shipping containers into a moving meditation on connection.
Vintage Theatre delivers joy in ‘It Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues’
This blues revue is an effective pivot, aided by an excellent ensemble.
Buntport’s ‘This Is The Day ’91’ can’t catch its premise
Despite a fantastic setup, this comedy's best ideas arrive too late to fully land.
In ‘Divine Bull Transformation,’ the afterlife includes group therapy
Veritas Productions stages Mia Burnett’s ambitious world premiere about souls in limbo.
‘Avenue Q’ finds childlike joy in overtly adult themes
At Town Hall, a topnotch cast brings the naughty musical to life.
‘Defiance: Doc Holliday’s Last Stand’ is a static deathbed drama
Atomic Theatre’s original musical struggles to dramatize the legendary gunslinger’s life.
