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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Back at the Ellie, ‘The Nutcracker’ kicks off the holiday season by Eric Fitzgerald

The iconic musical delights audiences young and old The post Back at the Ellie, ‘The Nutcracker’ kicks off the holiday season appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:59AM
Friday, November 24, 2023

Optimism abounds in ‘Annie’ by Eric Fitzgerald

The iconic musical begins its new tour in Denver The post Optimism abounds in ‘Annie’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:19AM
Thursday, November 9, 2023

‘The Last Session’ a profound musical about life and death by Eric Fitzgerald

Town Hall Arts Center production recalls a time when an AIDS diagnosis was a death sentence The post ‘The Last Session’ a profound musical about life and death appeared first on OnStage …

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:21PM
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

A delightfully despicable ‘Don Giovanni’ from Opera Colorado by Eric Fitzgerald

Production features a topnotch cast from around the world The post A delightfully despicable ‘Don Giovanni’ from Opera Colorado appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:49PM
Monday, November 6, 2023

‘Indescribable’ pairs the talents of Phamaly Theatre Company and The Silhouettes by Eric Fitzgerald

The show’s brief run is over, but the production marked a memorable collaboration The post ‘Indescribable’ pairs the talents of Phamaly Theatre Company and The Silhouettes appeared fir…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:10PM
Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Revisiting the early civil rights movement from the female point of view by Eric Fitzgerald

At Vintage Theatre, ‘Cadillac Crew’ depicts women fighting a multi-front battle for recognition and respect The post Revisiting the early civil rights movement from the female point of v…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:20AM
Monday, October 23, 2023

Lone Tree retuns to live theatre with ‘Dreamgirls’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Polished, high-energy production directed by Kenny Moten runs through Oct. 29 The post Lone Tree retuns to live theatre with ‘Dreamgirls’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:00AM
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Rags to riches with ‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Touring Broadway production at the Denver Center a fitting tribute to a legend The post Rags to riches with ‘TINA – The Tina Turner Musical’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:28PM
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

This updated ‘Cherry Orchard’ really sings at Miners Alley by Eric Fitzgerald

Taut direction and an impressive cast teases out all the humor and pathos of Chekhov’s classic The post This updated ‘Cherry Orchard’ really sings at Miners Alley appeared first on OnS…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:55AM
Monday, October 16, 2023

A ghostly vision in Wheat Ridge by Eric Fitzgerald

'The Woman in Black' ups the suspense in a Halloween chiller The post A ghostly vision in Wheat Ridge appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:08AM
Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Colorado Ballet delivers with ‘Swan Lake’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Tchaikovsky’s iconic ballet runs through Oct. 15 at the Ellie The post Colorado Ballet delivers with ‘Swan Lake’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:22AM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

After 25 years, ‘The Laramie Project’s powerful message about intolerance is as relevant as ever by Eric Fitzgerald

Arvada Center production does justice to Moises Kaufman’s play about the death of Matthew Shepard The post After 25 years, ‘The Laramie Project’s powerful message about intolerance is …

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:55AM
Wednesday, October 4, 2023

‘Dracula’ served up straight at Firehouse Theatre by Eric Fitzgerald

The classic story gets a first-rate production at the John Hand Theater The post ‘Dracula’ served up straight at Firehouse Theatre appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:51PM
Saturday, September 30, 2023

‘Blues in the Night’ lights up the Fox by Eric Fitzgerald

In Aurora, a spectacular tribute to the blues features four stellar performances The post ‘Blues in the Night’ lights up the Fox appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:58AM
Thursday, September 28, 2023

‘Curious Savage’ a dark comedy with a lot of heart by Eric Fitzgerald

Theatre Company of Lafayette production features a richly talented case The post ‘Curious Savage’ a dark comedy with a lot of heart appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 08:53AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2023

In Littleton, The King is alive — and better than ever by Eric Fitzgerald

‘All Shook Up’ musical raising the roof at Town Hall The post In Littleton, The King is alive — and better than ever appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:56AM
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Vintage brings back an old favorite — ‘Cabaret’ by Eric Fitzgerald

As directed by Bernie Cardell, the production hits all the right notes without missing a beat The post Vintage brings back an old favorite — ‘Cabaret’ appeared first on OnStage Colorad…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:37AM
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

‘Urinetown’ a strong start for The Arts Hub by Eric Fitzgerald

In Lafayette, theatre kicks off adult programming with a winning musical The post ‘Urinetown’ a strong start for The Arts Hub appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:23AM
Friday, September 15, 2023

In Lakewood, a delightful production of ‘Seussical’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Performance Now brings the popular musical to the big stage at Lakewood Cultural Center The post In Lakewood, a delightful production of ‘Seussical’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 08:55AM
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Arvada Center starts season strong with ‘Beautiful: The Carol King Musical’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Powerful direction of a dream cast is augmented by a tight band and impressive stage design Beautiful The Carole King Musical lights up the Arvada Center stage as the season opener — and i…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:21AM
Monday, September 11, 2023

‘A Little Night Music’ wows with a grand production at the Denver Center by Eric Fitzgerald

Director Chris Coleman’s treatment of the Sondheim stalwart is a winner The post ‘A Little Night Music’ wows with a grand production at the Denver Center appeared first on OnStage Colo…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:16AM
Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Sherlock Holmes brings the ‘a-ha!’ moments to Wheat Ridge by Eric Fitzgerald

'Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Alice Faulkner' runs through Aug. 13 at Wheat Ridge Theatre Company The post Sherlock Holmes brings the ‘a-ha!’ moments to Wheat Ridge appeared first on OnS…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:23AM
Friday, July 28, 2023

‘Edmonds Stories’ a thoughtful play of place and family by Eric Fitzgerald

Theater Company of Lafayette presents a strong production of an immigrant family from another time The post ‘Edmonds Stories’ a thoughtful play of place and family appeared first on OnSt…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:24AM
Saturday, July 15, 2023

‘Sagittarius Ponderosa’ looks at family from all angles by Eric Fitzgerald

Production by brand-new All In Ensemble marks a strong start The post ‘Sagittarius Ponderosa’ looks at family from all angles appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:21PM
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Central City serves up a memorable ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Plenty of laughs and great performances add up to a rollicking good show The post Central City serves up a memorable ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:39AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

This ‘King Lear’ shines with Ellen McLaughlin as the mad king by Eric Fitzgerald

Outdoors at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, this summer's unsettled weather is the perfect backdrop for Shakespeare's tragedy The post This ‘King Lear’ shines with Ellen McLaughlin as…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:22AM
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

A tropical high with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville by Eric Fitzgerald

Parker Arts/Give 5 Productions serves up a jukebox musical in paradise The post A tropical high with Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:20PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

A summer sizzler with ‘In the Heights’ by Eric Fitzgerald

Vintage Theatre serves up a dazzling production of the Lin Manuel Miranda musical The post A summer sizzler with ‘In the Heights’ appeared first on OnStage Colorado.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:17AM
Thursday, June 22, 2023

‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ is a madcap musical that’s a ton of fun by Eric Fitzgerald

The Performance Now production playing in Lakewood boasts a powerful cast and tight direction

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:00AM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Dinner and a murder in Denver by Eric Fitzgerald

The Dinnertime Detective is a fun way to spend an evening

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 07:14PM
Thursday, June 15, 2023

Firehouse Theater serves up a winner with ‘Charity’ by Eric Fitzgerald

The third play in Evelina Fernandez’s Mexican Trilogy a compelling story of family

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:15AM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards