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Last chance this weekend

Annie Jr. - now thru 3/21/10

Bug - now thru 3/20/10

Chicago City Limits in Wikiphobia - 3/20/10

Guys and Dolls - now thru 3/21/10

A Raisin in The Sun - now thru 3/20/10

*Under Milkwood - now thru 3/21/10

Now Playing

And Then There Were None - now thru 3/27/10

Chicago - now thru 5/8/10

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Breckenridge - now thru 4/18/10

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) Evergreen - now thru 4/10/10

Creation of the World and other Orders of Business - now thru 4/24/10

Dearly Departed - now thru 4/17/10

Five Magical Performers In One Show - now thru 3/20/10

Girls Only - ongoing

The Goodbye People - now thru 4/3/10

Grace & Glorie - now thru 4/25/10

The House of Yes now - 3/27/10

Madcap Theater's Improv Comedy - ongoing

Mama Hated Diesels - now thru 5/9/10

Mary Poppins - now thru 4/4/10

Medea - now thru 3/27/10

My Fair Lady - now thru 5/20/10

On the Spot - ongoing

Opus - now thru 4/24/10

The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet - now thru 3/19/10

Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You - now thru 4/3/10

The Sword in the Stone - now thru 4/25/10

Teachers Pet - ongoing

Teetering at the Edge - now

Tropical Train Ride - ongoing

Trunks - Open now

Wordplay Does Shakespeare - ongoing

Coming in March 2010

Othello - 3/26/10 thru 5/1/10

Coming in April 2010

The Clean House - 4/1/10 thru 4/17/10

Altar Boyz, - 4/2/10 thru 4/25/10

Mariela in the Desert - 4/2/10 thru 5/15/10

The Secret Garden - 4/2/10 thru 4/10/10

The Velveteen Rabbit - 4/3/10

Is He Dead? - 4/3/10 thru 5/3/10

Oleanna - 4/9/10 thru 5/8/10

Hamlet 4/7/10 - 4/24/10

Tartuffe 4/7/10 - 4/24/10

What the Bellhop Saw 4/9/10 - 4/25/10

Cliffhanger - 4/9/10 thru 5/8/10

The Rainmaker - 4/9/10 thru 5/9/10

Simply Simone, The Music of Nina Simone - 4/15/10 thru 5/15/10

Nine 4/20/10 thru 5/16/10

Oklahoma - 4/23/10 thru 5/9/10

Tosca - 4/24/10 thru 5/2/10

UP - 4/24/10 thru 5/29/10

Coming in May 2010

Amphitryon 38 - 5/7/10 thru 6/13/10

Dietrich & Chevalier - a play with music 5/7/10 - 6/20/10

The Wizard of Oz - 5/7/10 thru 5/15/10

The Secret Garden - 5/7/10 thru 6/13/10

Shining City - 5/7/10 thru 5/30/10

True West - 5/8/10 thru 6/26/10

The Sound of a Voice 5/8/10 - 6/5/10

Peter Pan - 5/15/10 thru 9/4/10

A Hotel on Marvin Gardens - 5/22/10 thru 6/29/10

Coming in June 2010

Seniors of the Sahara 6/4/10 - 6/13/10

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 6/4/10 - 8/22/10

West Side Story - 6/11/10 thru 7/5/10

Blues for an Alabama Sky - 6/17/10 thru 7/17/10

Coming in July 2010

Murderer - 7/9/10 thru 8/7/10

The Underpants 7/9/10 - 8/29/10

Red, White and Tuna - 7/9/10 thru 8/26/10

Urinetown: The Musical - 7/9/10 thru 8/8/10

The Real Thing 7/17/10 - 8/14/10

All Shook Up 7/13/10 thru 8/8/10

THE MISUNDERSTANDING - 7/23/10 thru 8/29/10

Coming in August 2010

Crunk - 8/5/10 thru 8/15/10

Oliver 8/27/10 - 10/24/10

Coming in September 2010

Tomfoolery - 9/10/10 thru 10/30/10

Compleat Female Stage Beauty 9/10/10 - 10/24/10

Anton in Show Business - 9/25/10 thru 10/18/10

Coming in October 2010

(W)hole 10/16/10 - 11/13/10

The Cripple of Inishmaan - 10/22/10 thru 11/14/10

Will Rogers Follies 10/29/10 - 1/16/11

Coming in November 2010

A Child's Christmas in Wales 11/5/10 - 12/22/10

Coming in December 2010

A Christmas Carol - 12/10/10 thru 12/12/10

Coming in Januuary 2011

Bye, Bye Birdie 1/21/11 - 3/20/11

Coming in February 2011

RUSALKA - 2/2011

Coming in March 2011

The King and I 3/25/11 - 5/29/11

Girls Only

The Secret Comedy of Women
Garner Galleria Theatre: DCPA, 14th & Curtis Streets, Denver, CO
When: Wednesday-Saturday, 7:30 PM; Saturday/Sunday Matinees, 2:00 PM
Tickets: $29.00. Group Rates (15+): $3.00 off each ticket
Run: ongoing
Reservations: Denver Center Ticket Services at (303) 893.4100; TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): (303) 893.9582; Groups of 15 or more, (303) 446.4829; Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Lobby, or at the Guest Services Desk at Cherry Creek Shopping Center. TicketsWest outlets are located in all King Soopers stores. Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org
This show is intended for female audiences and contains feminine subject matter.

Trunks

BUNTPORT THEATER
717 Lipan St., Denver, Co.
Run: Opening Oct. 24, 2009
Reservations: 720-946-1388 or online
Website: Buntport.com

The Seussification of Romeo & Juliet

CURTAINS UP
3900 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, Co.
Run: March 11-19, 2010
Reservations: 720-308-2920 or online
Website: CurtainsUpTheatre.com

Five Magical Performers In One Show

Theatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center, Dream Masterz Production, 735 Park Street, Castle Rock, CO
When: Two Nights Only, March 19, 20, 2010, 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20.00
Reservations: Required, (303) 660-6799
Appropriate All Ages
No paper tickets; General Seating, Non-refundable tickets; Free Parking, Wheel Chair Accessible
Special guest: Tom Hooser features magic baffling demonstration of E.S.P. With Vern, mind-reading bird puppet, Sight gags, One Liners
Show also includes: Tom Foolery, Doc Murdock, Joe Givan, Carol Massie-Givan

A Raisin in The Sun

By Lorraine Hansberry
Inspire Creative, Parker Mainstreet Center, 19650 Mainstreet, Parker, CO
When: Friday/Saturday, 7:00 PM
Tickets: Adults, $18.00; Students/Seniors, $15.00; Discounts available for groups 20+
Run: March 12 – 20, 2010
Reservations: (303) 790-0875’ online
Website: InspireCreative.org

Bug

By Tracy Letts
OpenStage Theatre at the Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia, Fort Collins, Co.
When: Fri. and Sat. 8:00 pm; Sun. 2:00 pm
Run: Feb. 20-March 20, 2010
Tickets: $20-$14
Reservations: Lincoln Center Box Office (970) 221-6730; online at lctix.com; or website
Website: OpenStageTheatre.org

Chicago City Limits in Wikiphobia

Comedy Improvisation Touring Group
Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO
When: March 20, 2010, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Adults, $25.00; Senior/Student/Group discounts available
Reservations: (303) 987-7845, online
Website: Lakewood.org

Annie Jr.

Annie, Jr.

Book by Thomas Meehan; Music by Charles Strouse; Lyrics by Martin Charnin; Directed and Choreographed by Belinda Parker; Music direction by Nelson Conway
StageDoor Theatre, 25797 Conifer Road, Conifer, CO
When: Friday/Saturday, 7:00 PM; Sunday Matinee, 2:00 PM
Tickets: Adults, $12.00; Students/Seniors (60+), $10.00
Run: March 12-21, 2010
Reservations: online
Wesite: StageDoorTheatre.org

Guys and Dolls

Directed by Robert Wells

Music/Lyrics by Frank Loesser; Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows; Directed by Robert Wells; Musical Direction by Donna Debreceni; Choreography by Kelly Kates
Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 Main Street, Littleton, CO
Run: February 12-March 21, 2010
When: Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday Matinee, 2:00 PM; Sunday, March 14, 6:30 PM
Tickets: $18.00-$36.00 (Opening Night includes complimentary post-show reception with the cast)
Reservations: Town Hall Arts Center box office, 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or on-line
Website: TownHallArtsCenter.com

*Under Milk Wood

By Dylan Thomas
Read ColoradoBackstage critique
Germinal Stage Denver 2450 West 44th Ave. Denver, Co.
When: Fri. Sat. 8:00 PM; Sun. 7:00 PM
Run: February 12 - March 21, 2010
Tickets: Friday $19.75, Saturday $21.75 and Sunday $17.75
Reservations: (303) 455-7108 or email gsden@privatei.com
Website: GerminalStage.com

Medea

Based on the Greek Tragedy by Euripides; Directed by Michael Emmitt
The E Project, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO
When: Friday/Saturday, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Adults, $16.00; Students/Seniors/on-line purchase, $14.00; Groups 10+, $12.00
Run: March 5-27, 2010
Reservations: (303) 232-0363; online
Website: TheEProject.org/tickets
Not suitable for younger audiences.
Free Parking

The House of Yes

By Wendy McLeod; Directed by Deb Flomberg and Arthur Pierce
Equinox Theatre Company; Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo Street, Denver, CO
When: Friday/Saturday, 7:30 PM; Industry Night, March 15, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Adults, $15.00; Students/Seniors, $12.00; Pay-what-you-can industry Night
Run: March 5 - 27, 2010
Reservations: (720) 984-0781; online
Website: EquinoxTheatreDenver.com
For Mature Audiences

And Then There Were None

by Agatha Christie - directed by Bernie Cardell
Spotlight Theatre Company at the John Hand Theater 7653 E. 1st Place Denver, Co.
Run: Feb. 27 - Mar. 27, 2010
When: Friday/Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday, February 28 & March 14, 6:30 PM Tickets: Adults, $18.00; Students/Seniors, $16.00 Reservations: 720-880-8727 or online
Website: ThisIsSpotlight.org

The Velveteen Rabbit

By Margery Williams,
ODC/Dance; Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO
When: April 3, 2010, 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Tickets: Adults, $30.00; Senior/Student/Group Discounts available
Reservations: (303) 987-7845, online
Website: Lakewood.org

Mary Poppins

Co-Produced by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh; Music and Lyrics by Richard M Sherman and Robert B. Sherman; Book by Julian Fellows; Additional music & lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Temple Buell Theatre, DCPA, 14th & Curtis Streets, Denver, CO
When: Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 PM; Saturday Matinee, 2:00 PM; Sunday Matinee, 1:00 PM; Sunday, 6:30 PM (Matinee performance, March 28 will be ASL interpreted, audio described and open captioned
Tickets: Start at $20.00
Run: March 4-April 4, 2010
Reservations: Denver Center Ticket /services: (303) 893-4100; TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): (303) 893-9582; Groups of 15 or more, (303) 446.4829. Tickets may be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Lobby, or at TicketsWest outlets, located in all King Soopers stores. Buy and print online
Website: DenverCenter.org

The Goodbye People

By Herb Gardner; Directed by Jesse Larner
Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO
When: Friday/Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday, 2:30 PM
Tickets: General Admission (Full Price), $23.00; Advanced Rate, $18.00; Group Rate 10+, $15.00
Run: March 5-April 3, 2010
Reservations:(303) 839-1361; online
Website: VintageTheatre.com

Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You show

BY Christopher Durang; Directed by Brandi Glass
Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO
When: Friday/Saturday, 10:30 PM; Sunday, 7:30 PM
Tickets: $16.00; In Advance, $12.00
Run: March 12-April 3, 2010
Reservations: (303) 839-1361; online
Website: VintageTheatre.com

Dearly Departed

By David Dean Bottrell & Jesse Jones; Directed by John Ashton
Ashton Entertainment; Aurora Fox, Studio Space, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO
When: Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday Matinee, 2:00 PM
Tickets: $24.00; Discounts available for Students/Seniors/Groups of 10+
Run: March 19-April 17, 2010
Reservations: (303) 739-1970, online
Email: foxbox@auroragov.org.

Opus

Regional Premiere by Michael Hollinger Directed by Chip Walton
Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma Street, Denver, CO
Run: February 20-April 24, 2010
Tickets: $18 - $34
Reservations: 303.623.0524 or by email at boxoffice@curioustheatre.org or online
Website: CuriousTheatre.org

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield [PG-13] Directed by Scott Ogle
Evergreen Players: Center/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, Co
Run: Mar 12 - Apr 3, 2010
When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm ; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Reservations: (303) 674-4934; online
Website: EvergreenPlayers.org

The Secret Garden

CURTAINS UP
3900 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, Co.
Run: April 2-10, 2010
Reservations: 720-308-2920 or online
Website: CurtainsUpTheatre.com

The Clean House

By Sarah Ruhl; Directed by Rebecca Remaly
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company; The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO
When: Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday, 4:00 PM
Tickets: General Admission, $22.00; Students/Seniors, $20.00; CU Students $18.00; Two for one tickets preview and all Thursday performances.
Run: April 1-17, 2010 (Opening celebration, April 2)
Reservations: (303) 444-7328: online
Website: TheDairy.org

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)

By Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield; Directed By Shelly Bordas
Backstage Theatre, Breckenridge Theatre, 121 S. Ridge Street, Breckenridge. CO
When: Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sunday, 6:30 PM
Tickets: Adults, $28.00; Children and Students 1 and younger, $16.00; Limited time: Super Sunday ticket offer, All tickets, $12.00
Run: March4-April 18, 2010
Reservations: (970) 453-0199; online
Website: BackstageTheatre.org

Tartuffe

By Moliere
National Theatre Conservatory, Denver Center,1101 13th St., Denver, CO
When: Mon-Thurs, 6:30 PM, Fri-Sat, 7:30 PM; Saturday, 1:30 PM (days and times vary, check when ordering)
Tickets: $18.00
Run: April 7-24, 2010
Reservations: (303) 893-4100; TTY: (303) 893-9582; Groups 10+: (303) 446-4851: online
Website: DenverCenter.org

Hamlet

By William Shakespeare
National Theatre Conservatory Theatre, 1101 13th St., Denver CO
When: Mon-Thurs, 6:30 PM, Fri-Sat, 7:30 PM; Saturday, 1:30 PM (days and times vary, check when ordering)
Tickets: $18.00
Run: April 7-24, 2010
Reservations: (303) 893-4100; TTY: (303) 893-9582; Groups 10+: (303) 446-4851: online
Website: DenverCenter.org

Creation of the World and other Orders of Business

By Arthur Miller; Directed by Rick Bernstein
Denver Victorian Playhouse, 4201 Hooker Street, Denver, CO
Run: March 6 - April 24, 2010
When: Fri. - Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2:00 pm
Tickets: $22 GA; $20 Students/Seniors; Groups Available
Reservations: 303-433-4343 or online
Website: DenverVic.com

The Sword in the Stone

Adapted by Steve and Kathy Hotchner; Directed by Ellen Farnsworth
The 73rd Avenue Theatre Company, 7287 Lowell Blvd., Westminster, CO
When: Saturday, 1:30 PM; Sunday, 11:00 AM
Tickets: Adults, $8.00; Children, $6.00 (1-12 years)
Run: March 6- April 25, 2010
Reservations: (720) 276-6936 or email the73rdavenuecompany@yahoo.com
Appropriate for all ages

What the Bellhop Saw

The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.
Dates: April 9 - 25, 2010
Run: Fri\Sat 8 p.m. & Sun at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $15 Fri Sat; $13 Sun
Box Office: (303) 422-4090 or online
Website: FestivalPlayhouse.com

Grace & Glorie

By Tom Ziegler; Directed by Robert Kramer
Miners Alley Playhouse 1224 Washington Ave., Golden, Co. above the Foss building
Run: March 19-April 25, 2010
When: Fri. and Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 6:00pm; final Sun. 2:00pm
Tickets: $20.00; group, student, senior discounts available
Reservations: (303) 935- 3044 or online
Website: MinersAlley.com

Altar Boyz

Directed by Nick Sugar
April 2, 2010 - April 25, 2010
Ticket Information: Reserved seating tickets priced $21.00-$36.00
Reservations: Town Hall Arts Center box office, 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or on-line
Website: TownHallArtsCenter.com

Othello

By William Shakespeare; Directed by Kent Thompson
Denver Center Theatre Company’ DCPA, 14th & Curtis Streets, Denver, CO; Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, The Space Theatre
When: M-Th, 6:30 PM; F/Sa, 7:30 PM;
Sat. matinees, 1:30 PM; Audio-described and ASL Interpreted Performances , April 17, 1:30 PM
Tickets: Tickets: Start at $18.00 (some restrictions may apply); Student rush tickets re available one hour prior to curtain with a valid ID (subject to availability.
Run: March 26-May 1, 2010 (Opening April 1)
Reservations: (303) 893-4100; Outside Denver calling area, 1 (800) 641-1222, TTY (303) 893-9582; Groups of 10,+. (303 446-4829 Buy and print tickets on-line
Website: DenverCenter.org

Tosca

By Giacomo Puccini
Opera Colorado
Run: April 24, 27, 30, May 2, 2010
Reservations: 303-468-2030 and online
Website: OperaColorado.org

Is He Dead?

By Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives
OpenStage Theatre at the Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia, Fort Collins, Co.
When: Fri. and Sat. 8:00 pm; Sun. 2:00 pm
Run: April 3-May 3, 2010
Tickets: $20-$14
Reservations: Lincoln Center Box Office (970) 221-6730; online at lctix.com; or website
Website: OpenStageTheatre.org

Chicago

Book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Ebb
Boulders Dinner Theatre 5501 Arapahoe Avenue, in Boulder, Colorado
When: Tuesday-Wednesday, Doors Open 5:30 PM; Curtain, 7:00 PM; Thursday-Sunday, Doors Open 6:15 PM, Curtain, 7:15 PM; Sunday Matinee, Doors Open, 12:00Noon, Curtain, 1:30 PM
Tickets: $35.00-$51.00
Run: Through May 9, 2010
Reservations: (303) 449-6000 x 4 or online
Website: TheatreInBoulder.com

Oleanna

By David Mamet; Directed by Brett Scott
Firehouse Theater Company; John Hand Theatre,
When: Friday/Saturday, 7:30 PM; Sundays (April 18 & May 2), 6:30 PM
Tickets: $17.00; Students with ID/Seniors 62+, $15.00
Run: April 9-May 8, 2010
Reservations: (303) 562-3232; online
Website: OleannaEventBrite.com

Oklahoma

PERFORMANCE NOW
Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO.
Run: April 23-May 9, 2010
Reservations: 303-987-7845 or online
Website: PerformanceNow.org

Mama Hated Diesels

A Denver Center World Premiere by Randal Myler and Dan Wheetman
Directed by Randal Myler Musical Direction by Dan Wheetman
Run: March 19 - May 9, 2010 | Stage Theatre Speer & Arapahoe in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex
Reservations: 303.893.4100, 800.641.1222, TTY 303.893.9582, Groups 303.446.4829 or online
Website: DenverCenter.org

The Rainmaker

by Richard Nash
Aurora Fox Theatre 9900 East Colfax Aurora, Co.
Run: April 9 - May 9, 2010
Reservations: 303-739-1970 and online
Website: AuroraFox.org

Cliffhanger

by James Yaffe- directed by Deni-Marie Warren
Firehouse Theater Company at the John Hand Theater 7653 E. 1st Place Denver, Co.
Run: Apr. 9 - May 8, 2010
Reservations: 303-562-3232
Website: FirehouseTheatreCompany.com

Mariela in the Desert

By Karen Zacarias; Directed by Bruce K. Sevy
Winner of the National Latino Playwriting Award
Denver Center Theatre Company’ DCPA, 14th & Curtis Streets, Denver, CO; Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, The Ricketson Theatre
When: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 PM; Friday/Saturday, 7:30 PM;
Saturday matinees, 1:30 PM; Audio-described and ASL Interpreted Performances, April 24 at 1:30 PM
Tickets: Start at $18.00 (some restrictions may apply); Student rush tickets re available one hour prior to curtain with a valid ID (subject to availability); Group rates 10+ available
Run: April 2-May15, 2010 (opening April 8)
Reservations: (303) 893-4100; Outside Denver calling area, 1 (800) 641-1222, TTY (303) 893-9582; Groups of 10,+. (303 446-4829 Buy and print tickets on-line
Website: DenverCenter.org

The Wizard of Oz

CURTAINS UP
3900 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, Co.
Run: May 7-15, 2010
Reservations: 720-308-2920 or online
Website: CurtainsUpTheatre.com

Simply Simone, The Music of Nina Simone

regional premiere of the Musical by Robert Neblett and David Grapes, is directed by Hugo Jon Sayles.
Run: April 15 - May 15, 2010
Tickets: Season Ticket prices range from $150 - $420
Reservations: 720-857-8000 and online
Website: ShadowTheatre.com

Nine

Book by Arthur Kopit
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston
Directed by Rod A. Lansberry
Starring Randal Keith as Guido Contini
April 20 - May 16, 2010
Arvada Center Main Stage 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, Co.
Tickets: Season tickets starting at $174
Reservations: 720-898-7200 or online
Website: ArvadaCenter.org

My Fair Lady

Adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s and Gabriel Pascal’s motion picture Pygmalion; Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner; Music by Frederick Lowe
The Candlelight Dinner Playhouse south of Johnson's Corner on I-25
Run: March 12 through May 30, 2010
Tickets: Individual ticket prices for dinner and show range from $36 to $59 based on day of week and seating preference. Show only tickets are just $25 (some seat restrictions apply).Dinner and Show Season Ticket packages start at just $35 per show and are available in a 3, 4 or 5 show flex pass. Our new Show Only Season Ticket package is just $25 per show.
Reservations: 970-744-3747 or online
Website: ColoradoCandleLight.com

Up

Regional Premiere by Bridget Carpenter Directed by Chip Walton
Curious Theatre Company at 1080 Acoma in Denver
Run: April 24-May 29, 2010
Tickets: $18 - $34
Reservations: 303.623.0524 or by email at boxoffice@curioustheatre.org or online
Website: CuriousTheatre.org

Shining City

By Conor McPherson
OpenStage Theatre at the Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia, Fort Collins, Co.
When: Fri. and Sat. 8:00 pm; Sun. 2:00 pm
Run: May 7-30, 2010
Tickets: $20-$14
Reservations: Lincoln Center Box Office (970) 221-6730; online at lctix.com; or website
Website: OpenStageTheatre.org

The Sound of a Voice

by David Henry Hwang
Directed by Warren Sherrill.
Paragon Theatre at 1385 S. Santa Fe, Denver, Co.
Run: May 8 - June 5, 2010
Performances: Thurs Fri Sat 7:30pm
Tickets: $21 with discounts for Students/Seniors
Box Office: (303) 300-2210 or online
Website: ParagonTheatre.com

Seniors of the Sahara

The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd.
Dates: June 4 -13, 2010
Run: Fri\Sat 8 p.m. & Sun at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $15 Fri Sat; $13 Sun
Box Office: (303) 422-4090 or online
Website: FestivalPlayhouse.com

Amphitryon 38

By Jean Giraudoux
Germinal Stage Denver 2450 West 44th Ave. Denver, Co.
When: Fri. Sat. 8:00 PM; Sun. 7:00 PM
Run: May 7 - June 13, 2010
Tickets: Friday $19.75, Saturday $21.75 and Sunday $17.75
Reservations: (303) 455-7108 or email gsden@privatei.com
Website: GerminalStage.com

A Hotel on Marvin Gardens

by Nagle Jackson - directed by Pat Payne
Spotlight Theatre Company at the John Hand Theater 7653 E. 1st Place Denver, Co.
Run: May 22 - June 19, 2010
Reservations: 720-880-8727 or online
Website: ThisIsSpotlight.org

Dietrich & Chevalier…a play with music

By Jerry Mayer; Directed by El Armstrong; Musical direction by Donna Debracini
Miners Alley Playhouse
1224 Washington Ave., Golden, Co. above the Foss building
Run: May 7-June 20, 2010
When: Fri. and Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 6:00pm; final Sun. 2:00pm
Tickets: $20.00; group, student, senior discounts available
Reservations: (303) 935- 3044 or online
Website: MinersAlley.com

True West

by Sam Sheppard
Directed by Terry Dodd
Run: May 8 - June 26, 2010
When: Fri. - Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2:00 pm
Tickets: $22 GA; $20 Students/Seniors; Groups Available
Reservations: 303-433-4343 or online
Website: DenverVic.com

West Side Story

PERFORMANCE NOW
Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO.
Run: June 11-July 5, 2010
Reservations: 303-987-7845 or online
Website: PerformanceNow.org

Blues for an Alabama Sky

by playwright Pearl Cleage and directed by Jeffrey Nickelson
Run: June 17 - July 17, 2010
Tickets: Season Ticket prices range from $150 - $420
Reservations: 720-857-8000 and online
Website: ShadowTheatre.com

Murderer

by Anthony Shaffer - directed by Stacey Nelms
Firehouse Theater Company at the John Hand Theater 7653 E. 1st Place Denver, Co.
Run: July 9 - Aug. 7, 2010
Reservations: 303-562-3232
Website: FirehouseTheatreCompany.com

All Shook Up

Book by Joe Dipietro
July 13 ? August 8, 2010
Arvada Center Main Stage 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada, Co.
Tickets: Season tickets starting at $174
Reservations: 720-898-7200 or online
Website: ArvadaCenter.org

Urinetown: The Musical

Music by Mark Hollman, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Greg Kotis [PG-13]
Evergreen Players
Run: July 9 - Aug 8, 2010
When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm ; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Reservations: online
Website: EvergreenPlayers.org

The Real Thing

by Tom Stoppard
Directed by Wendy Franz
Paragon Theatre at 1385 S. Santa Fe, Denver, Co.
Run: July 17 - August 14, 2010.
Performances: Thurs Fri Sat 7:30pm
Tickets: $21 with discounts for Students/Seniors
Box Office: (303) 300-2210 or online
Website: ParagonTheatre.com

Crunk

Hugo Jon Sayles directs Youth Ensemble (aka CRUNK) in a original production celebrating women, mothers and daughters
Run: August 5 - August 15, 2010. Tickets: Season Ticket prices range from $150 - $420
Reservations: 720-857-8000 and online
Website: ShadowTheatre.com

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Book and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse
June 4 - August 22, 2010
Tickets: Based on day of the week. $45.50 - $57.50; Students 18 and under - $29.50; Show only tickets $29.50 (seating restrictions apply). 5 show package $190.
Reservations: 970-744-3747; online
Website: ColoradoCandlelight.com

The Underpants

By Steve Martin; Adapted from Carl Sternheim original 1913 play Die Hose; Directed by Rick Bernstein
Miners Alley Playhouse
1224 Washington Ave., Golden, Co. above the Foss building
Run: July 9-Aug 29, 2010
When: Fri. and Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 6:00pm; final Sun. 2:00pm
Tickets: $20.00; group, student, senior discounts available
Reservations: (303) 935- 3044 or online
Website: MinersAlley.com

The Misunderstanding

By ALBERT CAMUS
Germinal Stage Denver 2450 West 44th Ave. Denver, Co.
When: Fri. Sat. 8:00 PM; Sun. 7:00 PM
July 23 - August 29, 2010
Tickets: Friday $19.75, Saturday $21.75 and Sunday $17.75
Reservations: (303) 455-7108 or email gsden@privatei.com
Website: GerminalStage.com

Red, White and Tuna

by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard
Directed by Wade P. Wood
Run: July 9 - August 28, 2010
When: Fri. - Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2:00 pm
Tickets: $22 GA; $20 Students/Seniors; Groups Available
Reservations: 303-433-4343 or online
Website: DenverVic.com

Peter Pan

Boulders Dinner Theatre 5501 Arapahoe Avenue, in Boulder, Colorado
When: Wed. Dinner 5:30 - Show 7:00PM; Thurs-Sun. Dinner 6:15PM - Show 7:45 PM; Sun. Dinner 12:15 PM - Show 2:45 PM
Run: May 15 - September 4, 2010
Tickets: $35 - $55
Reservations: (303) 449-6000 x 4 or online
Website: TheatreInBoulder.com

Anton in Show Business

By Jane Martin
OpenStage Theatre at the Lincoln Center
417 W Magnolia, Fort Collins, Co.
When: Fri. and Sat. 8:00 pm; Sun. 2:00 pm
Run: Sept. 25-Oct. 18, 2009
Tickets: $20-$14
Reservations: Lincoln Center Box Office (970) 221-6730; online at lctix.com; or website
Website: OpenStageTheatre.org

Compleat Female Stage Beauty

By Jeffrey Hatcher; Directed by Richard H. Pegg
Miners Alley Playhouse
1224 Washington Ave., Golden, Co. above the Foss building
Run: Sept. 10-Oct 24, 2010
When: Fri. and Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 6:00pm; final Sun. 2:00pm
Tickets: $20.00; group, student, senior discounts available
Reservations: (303) 935- 3044 or online
Website: MinersAlley.com

Oliver

Book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart
August 27 - October 24, 2010
Tickets: Based on day of the week. $45.50 - $57.50; Students 18 and under - $29.50; Show only tickets $29.50 (seating restrictions apply).
Reservations: 970-744-3747; online
Website: ColoradoCandlelight.com

Tomfoolery

Music by Tom Lehrer, Adapted by Cameron Mackintosh and Robin Ray
Director to be announced
Run: September 10 - October 30, 2010
When: Fri. - Sat. 7:30 pm; Sun. 2:00 pm
Tickets: $22 GA; $20 Students/Seniors; Groups Available
Reservations: 303-433-4343 or online
Website: DenverVic.com

(W)hole

by Tracy Shaffer
Directed by Michael Stricker
Paragon Theatre at 1385 S. Santa Fe, Denver, Co.
Run: October 16 - November 13, 2010

Performances: Thurs Fri Sat 7:30pm
Tickets: $21 with discounts for Students/Seniors
Box Office: (303) 300-2210 or online
Website: ParagonTheatre.com

The Cripple of Inishmaan

by Martin McDonagh [PG-13}
Evergreen Players
Run: Oct 22 - Nov 14, 2010
When: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm ; Sunday at 2:00 pm
Reservations: online
Website: EvergreenPlayers.org

A Child’s Christmas in Wales

From the story by Dylan Thomas; Adapted and directed by Rick Bernstein
Miners Alley Playhouse
1224 Washington Ave., Golden, Co. above the Foss building
Run: Nov 5.- Dec 22, 2010
When: Fri. and Sat. 7:30pm; Sun. 6:00pm; final Sun. 2:00pm
Tickets: $20.00; group, student, senior discounts available
Reservations: (303) 935- 3044 or online
Website: MinersAlley.com

Will Rogers Follies

Book by Peter Stone, lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green and music by Cy Coleman October 29 - January 16, 2011
Tickets: Based on day of the week. $45.50 - $57.50; Students 18 and under - $29.50; Show only tickets $29.50 (seating restrictions apply).
Reservations: 970-744-3747; online
Website: ColoradoCandlelight.com

Rusalka

by Antonin Dvorak Starring Kelly Kaduce in the title role
Opera Colorado
Run: February 2011
Reservations: 303-468-2030 and online
Website: OperaColorado.org

Bye, Bye Birdie

Book by Michael Stewart, lyrics be Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse
January 21 - March 20, 2011
Tickets: Based on day of the week. $45.50 - $57.50; Students 18 and under - $29.50; Show only tickets $29.50 (seating restrictions apply).
Reservations: 970-744-3747; online
Website: ColoradoCandlelight.com

The King and I

Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Music by Richard Rodgers
March 25 - May 29, 2011
Tickets: Based on day of the week. $45.50 - $57.50; Students 18 and under - $29.50; Show only tickets $29.50 (seating restrictions apply)
Reservations: 970-744-3747; online
Website: ColoradoCandlelight.com

Tropical Train Ride

Improv
Bovine Metropolis Theater
When: Ongoing - Fridays at 10:15 PM
Tickets: $10.00
Reservations: 303-758-4722 or online
Website: BovineMetropolis.com

On The Spot

Improv
When: Fridays at 8:00pm and Saturdays at 8pm and 10:15pm.
Tickets: $16 early shows - $10 late shows
Reservations: 303-758-4722 or online
Website: BovineMetropolis.com

Madcap Theater's Improv Comedy

10679 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO. (Westminster Promenade, next to Dave and Buster's)
When: Thursday 7:00 PM, Friday 7:00 and 9:30 PM, Saturday 7:00 and 9:30 PM.
Tickets: $18.00
Run: On-Going
Reservations: (303) 460-3854 for more information, or visit the website, www.madcapimprov.com.

Found Magazine and Buntport Theatre Company Present: Teacher's Pet

A bi-monthly Show-and-Tell with Homework
Buntport: 717 Lipan Street, Denver, CO
No reservations. First come, first serve.
Sign up: 8:00 PM, Show, 9:00 PM
Tickets: $4, $5 or $6 (depending on your math skills) Snacks/Drinks Available
(720) 946-1388 www.buntport.com

Wordplay Does Shakespeare

Improv Comedy Troupe
Avenue Theatre 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver CO
When: 2nd Wednesday every Month
Tickets: $10.00 (includes one drink) Denver-area students of improv, $5.00 (no drink) by giving their name and instructor's name at the Door
Reservations: (303) 321-5925, www.avenuetheater.org
All ages welcome

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