A late entrance for Jay Sandrich by Stewart Oksenhorn

TV director, part-time Aspenite makes his theater debut

'Little Shop' offers full bag of treats - Review by Stewart Oksenhorn

Charlie Sheen, Theatre Aspen working on a deal by Rick Carroll

Theatre Aspen's artistic director, Paige Price, said Friday that Sheen's lawyers approached her about having the star of the CBS sitcom "Two and a Half Men" work at the nonprofit periodicall…

Aspen Talent offers kids a chance to strut their stuff by Jeanne McGovern

ASPEN - In a time when budget cuts are forcing many schools to cut back their arts offerings, one group of Roaring Fork Valley residents is creating an opportunity for kids to show their tal…

Thunder River offers full look at 'Long Day's Journey' by Stewart Oksenhorn

CARBONDALE - When we watch "Long Day's Journey Into Night," Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork, first published in 1956, we are seeing real people.The Tyrone family of the dr…

Christopher Titus closes Aspen Laff Fest with 'The Voice In My Head' by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - Laughter, as the phrase goes, is the best medicine. For the person who creates the laughter, comedy might be all the best medicines - penicillin, protease inhibitors, marijuana, Gas-…

Just for laffs? Nope - the Wheeler wants smarts, too by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival folded in 2007. But its 13-year run brought George Carlin, Steve Martin and Billy Crystal and other comedy legends to Aspen, ensuring that the festival …

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet's not-so-tiny dancer ready to bow out by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - When Seth DelGrasso, the last remaining original member of the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company, retired last year, Tom Mossbrucker and Jean-Philippe Malaty, the co-founders and directo…

The dirt on John Waters (who brings his one-man show to Aspen) by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - For four decades, since emerging in 1974 with the ultra-cult film "Pink Flamingos," John Waters has trumpeted his distinctive traits loud and clear: his affection for Baltimore and s…

The dirt on John Waters (who brings his one-man show to Aspen) by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - For four decades, since emerging in 1974 with the ultra-cult film "Pink Flamingos," John Waters has trumpeted his distinctive traits loud and clear: his affection for Baltimore and s…

Dancers jumping to join Aspen ballet by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - Peter Franc, the newest dancer with the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company, has yet to make his first leap in front of an Aspen audience. That will come Saturday, when the ballet begins a…

Dancers jumping to join Aspen ballet by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - Peter Franc, the newest dancer with the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company, has yet to make his first leap in front of an Aspen audience. That will come today, when the ballet begins a we…

A 'Spectacular' Aspen show, and a soulful message by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - "The Spirit of Aspen Spectacular," a musical with an original story by Jayne Gottlieb Productions that debuts this week at the Wheeler Opera House, goes heavy on the kind of images a…

A 'Spectacular' Aspen show, and a soulful message by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - "The Spirit of Aspen Spectacular," a musical with an original story by Jayne Gottlieb Productions that debuts this week at the Wheeler Opera House, goes heavy on the kind of images a…

Theatre Aspen dreams a very big dream by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - Last summer's renovation of the Theatre Aspen venue included the addition of a permanent lobby and box office as well as the integration of the theater tent with the neighboring John…

Theatre Aspen dreams a very big dream by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - Last summer's renovation of the Theatre Aspen venue included the addition of a permanent lobby and box office as well as the integration of the theater tent with the neighboring John…

Stewy welcomes writer David Sedaris to Aspen by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - David Sedaris turned down my request for an interview, which I totally get. Sedaris, the guy behind (or does he go in front?) humorous essay collections including "Me Talk Pretty One…

Stewy welcomes writer David Sedaris to Aspen by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - David Sedaris turned down my request for an interview, which I totally get. Sedaris, the guy behind (or does he go in front?) humorous essay collections including "Me Talk Pretty One…

Local actress rediscovers there's no people like show people by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - At age 8, in her first theater experience, playing a munchkin in a community-theater production of "The Wizard of Oz" in suburban Chicago, Lauren Koveleski fell off the stage and lan…

In the seats: Call me a theater nerd by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - I try not to go too heavy on the "Oh, the advantages you have over my childhood" with my 13-year-old daughter. But the fact is she has "Modern Family," while I had "The Brady Bunch."…

Local actress rediscovers there's no people like show people by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - At age 8, in her first theater experience, playing a munchkin in a community-theater production of "The Wizard of Oz" in suburban Chicago, Lauren Koveleski fell off the stage and lan…

In the seats: Call me a theater nerd by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - I try not to go too heavy on the "Oh, the advantages you have over my childhood" with my 13-year-old daughter. But the fact is she has "Modern Family," while I had "The Brady Bunch."…

Aspen Times Weekly cover story: Aspen Community Theatre is 'Crazy' good by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - Rita hunter wasn't having the easiest of days. She had lost two costumes - literally, she couldn't find them - for Aspen Community Theatre's production of "Crazy For You" a few days …

Aspen Times Weekly cover story: Aspen Community Theatre is 'Crazy' good by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - Rita hunter wasn't having the easiest of days. She had lost two costumes - literally, she couldn't find them - for Aspen Community Theatre's production of "Crazy For You" a few days …

Laugh it up at comedy competition in Basalt

BASALT - Basalt is hosting a new comedy competition Saturday as part of its ongoing effort to throw more events and draw people downtown.The Laugh in Lions comedy competition will start at 4…

Laugh it up at comedy competition in Basalt

BASALT - Basalt is hosting a new comedy competition Saturday as part of its ongoing effort to throw more events and draw people downtown.The Laugh in Lions comedy competition will start at 4…

Aspen Times Weekly cover story: Seth DelGrasso leaps ahead by Stewart Oksenhorn

Five years ago when she was about to retire from the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company, Brooke Klinger noted that dancers tend to put personal career aspirations before loyalty to any particular…

Aspen Times Weekly cover story: Seth DelGrasso leaps ahead by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - Five years ago when she was about to retire from the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company, Brooke Klinger noted that dancers tend to put personal career aspirations before loyalty to any pa…

Review: 'The Great Gatsby' a solid achievement at Wheeler by Harvey Steiman

ASPEN - John Harbison's opera "The Great Gatsby" wants to make a great American novel into a powerful opera. Thursday's opener at the Wheeler Opera House didn't quite get there - but not bec…

Review: 'The Great Gatsby' a solid achievement at Wheeler by Harvey Steiman

ASPEN - John Harbison's opera "The Great Gatsby" wants to make a great American novel into a powerful opera. Thursday's opener at the Wheeler Opera House didn't quite get there - but not bec…

Aspen's Shakespeare in the Park: A twist on 'Twelfth Night' by Stewart Oksenhorn

ASPEN - The Hudson Reed Ensemble's latest production opens with a full-scale tap-dance number, with canes, tap platform and all. Soon after, actor Brad Moore bursts into a bit lifted from Cu…