Friday, February 13, 2026

‘Water for Elephants’ is a stunning circus story perfect for the stage by Toni Tresca

At the Denver Center’s Buell Theatre, the national tour turns a bestselling novel into a muscular, moving stage spectacle.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:56PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

‘PUF’ laughs at gender conformity … and wins by Danielle Riha

At Two Cent Lion, Olivia Buntaine’s new comedy imagines gender fluidity during the American Revolution and finds the past uncomfortably familiar.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:45PM

Podcast: Getting ‘Fierce’ with playwright Edith Weiss by Osc Staff Report

Plus the latest theatre news and reviews and a few thoughts on the passing of the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 07:30AM
Monday, February 9, 2026

‘The Game’s Afoot’ brings comedy and mystery to StageDoor in Conifer by Garth Gersten

Production features impressive technical design but some uneven performances.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:18AM
Sunday, February 8, 2026

A celebration of Black hair: Kenya Mahogany’s ‘Happy 2B Nappy’ premieres in Aurora by Alex Miller

Inspired by her daughter's experience, playwright creates intergenerational theatrical journey through Black hair history

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:57AM

‘Godspeed’ reshapes the Western revenge epic by Toni Tresca

Terence Anthony's world premiere at the Denver Center is a gripping, if slightly disjointed, story about freedom in the uneasy aftermath of slavery.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:47AM
Saturday, February 7, 2026

Colorado Music Festival announces 50th anniversary summer season by Osc Staff Report

14 concerts at Chautauqua Auditorium feature world-class guest artists July 9-Aug. 9

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:25AM

Miners Alley announces first Comfort and Comedy Festival in Golden by Osc Staff Report

Two-week event features Josh Blue, Broadway performers and Colorado favorites

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:01AM
Thursday, February 5, 2026

‘Brooklyn Laundry’ gently explores the messiness of love and grief by Danielle Riha

Annie Barbour shines in BETC production of John Patrick Shanley’s play.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:04PM

‘Burning Bluebeard’ invites audiences into the fire by Toni Tresca

The Catamounts’ Colorado premiere of Jay Torrence’s Burning Bluebeard transforms the Carsen Theater into a playful, unsettling meditation on why live performance matters.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:48PM
Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Female ‘Odd Couple’ proves it’s more than a gender swap by Garth Gersten

Revised Neil Simon Play still works in Miners Alley production

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:52AM
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Podcast: A Robot Riot in Denver by Osc Staff Report

Talking with robot researcher and improv comedian Dr. Tom Williams, plus more on the Parker Shrek controversy, Top 10 Colorado Highliners and more.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 07:10AM
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

In ‘The Children,’ SET places audiences inside an uneasy post-nuclear reunion by Toni Tresca

Springs Ensemble Theatre stages Lucy Kirkwood’s post-disaster drama an intimate setting that pulls the audience into every uneasy exchange.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:09PM
Sunday, February 1, 2026

‘Where We Stand’ at Theatreworks is visually striking but dramatically adrift by Toni Tresca

Colorado debut of Donnetta Lavinia Grays’ one-person play features impressive design but struggles to deliver a clear, compelling story.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:34PM

‘Waiting for Godot’ at Aurora Fox is a faithful staging of Beckett’s classic by Toni Tresca

Powerful performances and evocative design elevate production of this absurdist play about waiting.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:52AM
Saturday, January 31, 2026

Director Matt Zambrano Brings ‘Junie B. Jones’ to Life at Arvada Center by Kaite McFadden

Musical version of popular children’s book series is a full-circle moment for the Colorado actor/director.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:43PM

Candlelight’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’ makes a golden-age musical shine by Toni Tresca

Johnstown production embraces classic comedy and brassy Broadway style in an energetic, cartoon-like romp.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:29AM
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Finding the bright side in a scrappy, silly and successful ‘Spamalot’ by Matthew Schultz

Town Hall production is a nicely done, intimate take on a big musical.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:09PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Shrek’s freak flag flap in Parker by Osc Staff Report

Plus the dynamic duo of Marco Robinson and Adriane Robinson and the week’s Top 10 Colorado Headliners.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:15PM

‘Cowboys and East Indians’ finds plenty of heart in Wyoming’s wide-open spaces by Toni Tresca

DCPA Theatre Company’s world premiere is a sharp, moving exploration of identity and grief in the rural West.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 08:40AM
Friday, January 23, 2026

Ars Nova Singers explores Queen Elizabeth I through words and music by Osc Staff Report

VINTAGERuby concert combines actor's solo performance with Renaissance choral works

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 03:00PM

‘Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again.’ dares Denver theatre to get uncomfortable by Toni Tresca

The Moot Point Project’s Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. is a confrontational, experimental provocation that challenges audiences to rethink power, patriarchy and performance.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:34AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

‘Legally Blonde’ proves a smart, stylish fit at The Arts Hub by Toni Tresca

A high-energy production in Lafayette boasts a winning Elle Woods, slick choreography and a lovable 27-person cast.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:01AM
Monday, January 19, 2026

‘Shrek’ at the PACE Center is a big, boisterous behemoth of a show by Toni Tresca

'Shrek the Musical' at Parker’s PACE Center shines musically, though its scale occasionally slows the pace.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 07:09PM

‘Mixed Messages’ blends film and stage in an ambitious, TV-inspired experiment by Danielle Riha

The Impliers' ambitious experiment blends film and live performance in a novel theatrical format

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:30PM
Sunday, January 18, 2026

Announcing the 2025 OSCA winners by Osc Staff Report

The full list of winners

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:21PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

‘Bad Books’ plies fertile ground in the censorship debate by Alex Miller

World premiere at Curious features powerhouse performances by Jada Suzanne Dixon and Lauren Dennis in Sharyn Rothstein's topical comedy-drama.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:14PM
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

‘The Shark is Broken’ treads water, but it’s a fun swim by Garth Gersten

At Vintage, strong performances and consistent humor keep a wandering script afloat.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:48AM

Podcast: New year, lots of new theatre by Osc Staff Report

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller take a look at some recent shows they’ve seen, look at a bit of theatre news and run down the  Top 10 Co…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 08:40AM
Monday, January 12, 2026

OpenStage’s The Mousetrap traps Fort Collins in chilling suspense by Toni Tresca

OpenStage Theatre & Company delivers a tense Mousetrap, with sharp performances and atmospheric design.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:44AM

All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
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