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Thursday, May 7, 2026

A ‘Madama Butterfly’ for our moment by Alice Kaderlan

Opera Colorado's gorgeous production, anchored by Eri Nakamura, reframes Puccini's warhorse as a story of survival.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:35PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Balanchine's 'Concerto Barocco' shines in Colorado Ballet's 'MasterWorks' by Alice Kaderlan

Mixed-bill program pairs pure Balanchine with a muscular 'Rite of Spring' and a world premiere from Yoshihisa Arai

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:38AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 6, 2026

Arvada Center's 'Come From Away' is the show we need right now by Alice Kaderlan

The uplifting musical about 9/11's unexpected kindness finds new resonance in turbulent times.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:53AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Wheeldon's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' still dazzles at Colorado Ballet by Alice Kaderlan

New sets and costumes breathe fresh life into the choreographer's landmark 1997 ballet

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:09PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 2, 2026

With 'Gatsby,' Colorado Ballet continues to impress by Alice Kaderlan

Production at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House is a visual feast replete with stellar performances.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:33PM[SHARE]
Thursday, December 11, 2025

Finding joy in the darkness: BETC's 'Every Brilliant Thing' is deeply moving by Alice Kaderlan

Matt Zambrano's tour de force performance transforms an interactive play about depression into something life-affirming

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:04PM[SHARE]
Monday, December 8, 2025

'Nutcracker' proves its staying power at Colorado Ballet by Alice Kaderlan

Fast-paced first act and stunning design elevate this traditional production at the Denver Center.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:58PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 19, 2025

'Assassins' is Sondheim at his most disturbing by Alice Kaderlan

Miners Alley production of the dark musical doesn't equal the material

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:46PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 15, 2025

'Once Upon a Mattress' flops in Central City by Alice Kaderlan

Over-the-top silliness undermines what can be a clever little musical.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:31PM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 3, 2025

At Central City Opera, 'The Barber of Seville' shows why it's the ultimate romp by Alice Kaderlan

Gorgeous production of Rossini's work is worth the trip up the hill

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 07:20PM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 3, 2025

2025 Vail Dance Festival offers another stellar lineup this summer by Alice Kaderlan

The 12-day festival is an exceptional opportunity to see top-flight dance performances in Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:53PM[SHARE]
Sunday, December 15, 2024

Lacking narrative, Wonderbound's latest doesn't quite add up by Alice Kaderlan

'Jolly Moxie' features live music from the Colorado Jazz Orchestra

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:17PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Colorado Ballet rolls out a new, dazzling 'Nutcracker' by Alice Kaderlan

Exceptional production underscores the enduring appeal of the classic holiday ballet

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:01PM[SHARE]
Friday, November 29, 2024

Silly rules in 'Once Upon a Mattress' by Alice Kaderlan

Arvada Center production is a bright, funny romp for the whole family

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:31AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Central City serves up a trio of musical treats by Alice Kaderlan

Puccini's seldom-performed 'Girl of the Golden West' is a festival highlight this summer The post Central City serves up a trio of musical treats appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:07AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

CSF's 'Merry Wives' jumps the slapstick shark by Alice Kaderlan

Director Kevin Rich takes the silly a bit too far in this production of Shakespeare's comedy The post CSF's 'Merry Wives' jumps the slapstick shark appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:41PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Another banner lineup on tap for this summer's Vail Dance Festival by Alice Kaderlan

Colorado companies join others in a week full of new and traditional pieces The post Another banner lineup on tap for this summer's Vail Dance Festival appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:47AM[SHARE]
Saturday, May 4, 2024

Another Wonderbound wonder with 'Sam & Delilah' by Alice Kaderlan

Set in Texas, the dance production is accompanied by Clay Rose's live band and all original music The post Another Wonderbound wonder with 'Sam & Delilah' appeared first on OnStage Color…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:25PM[SHARE]
Monday, March 25, 2024

Arvada Center shines with a wild & wacky 'Noises Off' by Alice Kaderlan

The classic farce within a farce is onstage through May 5 The post Arvada Center shines with a wild & wacky 'Noises Off' appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:53PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Boulder Ballet's 'Mindfield,' an innovative and collaborative exploration of the therapeutic power of dance by Alice Kaderlan

A departure from its usual productions, Mindfield is an ambitious contemporary ballet exploring the mind-body connection through an unusual collaborative process. The post Boulder Ballet's '…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:22PM[SHARE]

Youthful energy radiates from 'Coppélia' by Alice Kaderlan

Soloists and corps de ballet are all in top form in Colorado Ballet production The post Youthful energy radiates from 'Coppélia' appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:46AM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 25, 2024

At Wonderbound, 'Awakening Beauty' is a feast for the eyes and ears by Alice Kaderlan

Choreographer Garrett Ammon teams with Dvotchka's Tom Hagerman in a modern version of 'Sleeping Beauty' The post At Wonderbound, 'Awakening Beauty' is a feast for the eyes and ears appeared …

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:44AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 19, 2024

'War and Peace' as a pop opera at the Arvada Center by Alice Kaderlan

Production of 'Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812' soars despite soft material The post 'War and Peace' as a pop opera at the Arvada Center appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:32PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 5, 2024

Colorado Ballet presents a stunning 'Jekyll and Hyde' by Alice Kaderlan

The classic tale comes to life in a soaring production at the Denver Center Ellie Caulkins Opera House The post Colorado Ballet presents a stunning 'Jekyll and Hyde' appeared first on OnStag…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:30PM[SHARE]

All that Chat

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Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off