Wednesday, August 5, 2026

‘Taco Town’ explores class and solidarity through a fast-food lens by Maddie Browning

Luke Sorge’s new comedy opens this weekend at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’ struggles to find its frequency by Toni Tresca

Elemental Theatre Company’s old-time-radio take on The Scarlet Pimpernel has lively Foley work but little dramatic urgency.

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Monday, August 3, 2026

‘Closing Times’ reckons with a lifetime of regrets by Toni Tresca

Denver Theatre Ensemble gives Derek Murphy’s Closing Times an intimate, atmospheric world premiere.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026

As funny as it is touching, ‘Fully Committed’ is the ultimate actor’s challenge by Alex Miller

At Creede Repertory Theatre, Graham Ward plays 40 different characters in a one-man tour de force.

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‘Witch’ finds tenderness between an outcast and the devil by Toni Tresca

Jessica Robblee and Marco Alberto Robinson ignite Jen Silverman’s bleak comedy.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:36AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 27, 2026

Impact’s ‘Stupid Fucking Bird’ feels everything at once by Toni Tresca

Impact Theatre Collective opens Aurora’s Storyteller Theatre with an impassioned, inconsistent production.

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Sunday, July 26, 2026

In Creede, ‘Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty,’ Sherlock Holmes gets the melodrama treatment by Alex Miller

A game cast can’t overcome a pieced-together script that’s tough to follow.

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Saturday, July 25, 2026

Three voices fill empty spaces in ‘Honky Tonk Angels’ by Toni Tresca

Jessica Hindsley’s sparse staging puts the focus on the young performers powering this country jukebox musical.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:13PM[SHARE]
Friday, July 24, 2026

RISE Comedy Festival returns for fifth year with expanded lineup by Osc Staff Report

Denver's comedy bar kicks off two weeks of stand-up battles and improv showcases with over 150 performers from around the world.

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

‘Comedy of Errors’ marks five years of free Shakespeare in Centennial by Alex Miller

Shakespeare in the Wild's Shannon Altner on free theatre, clown school and the appeal of outdoor shows.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:21PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Theatre Artibus caps Curious Kids Series season with two free family shows at The Savoy Denver by Osc Staff Report

Myths, Mops & Mischief and BETC's MAD LIBrarians close out the pay-what-you-can series July 25 and Aug. 2 at The Savoy Denver.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 08:42PM[SHARE]

‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ sweeps Henry Awards with 12 wins by Osc Staff Report

DCPA Cabaret's 'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors' grabs four awards, while Denver Center's 'English' was named outstanding production of a play.

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On the road in Creede: Emily Van Fleet and Noelia Antweiler talk ‘all in a day’s work’ by Osc Staff Report

In a bonus episode recorded on location at Creede Repertory Theatre, OnStage Colorado sits down with the company's artistic director and a returning ensemble member to talk localized theatre…

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A brilliant conclusion to Central City Opera’s current season by Alice Kaderlan

Terence McNally's 'Master Class' digs into the story of the ultimate diva, Maria Callas.

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Monday, July 20, 2026

This ‘Spelling Bee’ in Creede is S-U-P-E-R by Toni Tresca

Creede Rep’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee pairs winning comedy with a tender portrait of belonging.

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Sunday, July 19, 2026

Creede Rep’s ‘Working: A Musical’ finds its strength close to home by Toni Tresca

Localized production of Working is a heartfelt hometown tribute to Creede hampered by laborious scene changes.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:25AM[SHARE]
Saturday, July 18, 2026

‘Friends/Romans/Countrymen’ loses sight of its outsiders by Toni Tresca

Colorado Shakespeare Festival's ambitious new Julius Caesar riff needs to give its peripheral Romans more room to lead.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 07:39PM[SHARE]
Friday, July 17, 2026

Candlelight’s ‘Matilda’ finds magic when it keeps things simple by Toni Tresca

Strong young performers and inventive staging lift Candlelight’s Matilda, though broad comedy slows the show.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:47AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 16, 2026

Storyteller Theater opens an affordable home for Aurora arts by Toni Tresca

The Storyteller Theater opens July 17 on East Colfax, offering an accessible, flexible home for local artists.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:37AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Podcast: Community theatre in the spotlight and a crash course in criticism by Osc Staff Report

Correspondent Toni Tresca reports from the National Critics Institute, a chat with Shane Delavan at the Colorado Community Theatre Coalition and more

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

What I learned at the National Critics Institute by Toni Tresca

Toni Tresca shares what he learned at the National Critics Institute and how it will shape OnStage Colorado’s coverage.

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Sunday, July 12, 2026

Under the stars in Boulder, ‘Shakespeare in Love’ is a feast for the senses by Alex Miller

At the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, a stacked cast and sharp direction make for a midsummer triumph.

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Saturday, July 11, 2026

OnStage Colorado on Colorado Public Radio by Osc Staff Report

'Colorado Matters' interview with Alex Miller and Toni Tresca for 'Raise the Curtain' segment

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Friday, July 10, 2026

Theatre Aspen presents an enhanced version of A Chorus Line by Kimberly Nicoletti

New choreography turns Michael Bennett's classic into a full-ensemble showcase at Theatre Aspen.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:06PM[SHARE]

Jenna Pastuszek talks ‘Me, Myself & Barbra’ and ‘Get Happy!’ ahead of one special weekend at Miners Alley by Alex Miller

The Broadway performer returns to Colorado with two tribute shows honoring Barbra Streisand and Judy

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Review: Akram Khan’s ‘Thikra: Night of Remembering’ at Jacob’s Pillow by Toni Tresca

The ritual power of Akram Khan Company’s final touring production does not need to be fully decoded to be felt.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

‘The Ballad of Baby Doe’ comes home again to Central City by Alice Kaderlan

Douglas Moore's telling of the Tabor saga returns to the house where it premiered in 1956.

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Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra announces 40-plus concerts for 2026-27 season by Osc Staff Report

The lineup spans big-band and small-group jazz at venues across the Denver metro.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:19AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 6, 2026

‘Summa Dat BBC’ blends drag comedy with a chilling look at identity and exploitation by Danielle Riha

Angel Garcia's one-person show is hilarious, unsettling and deeply empathetic in its portrait of a Black trans performer navigating a hostile world.

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

A double album drop and a week of free music with Denver Brass by Alex Miller

Executive Director Becky Wilkins on releasing two records at once, running the Rafael Méndez Brass Institute and why an all-brass ensemble is worth a listen

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All aboard for laughs and a killer twist in ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ by Kimberly Nicoletti

At the Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, an inventive transforming set and a twisty second act pay off a family-friendly whodunit.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:14PM[SHARE]

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