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
Sunday, January 11, 2026

Performance Now’s ‘South Pacific’ is a majestic, big-hearted revival by Toni Tresca

A beautifully sung South Pacific at Lakewood Cultural Center proves this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic still hits home in 2026.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:13PM
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Podcast: The 2025 OSCA nominees are in! by Osc Staff Report

We run down the list of all the theatres and theatre artists being recognized this year, plus an interview with ‘Bad Books’ playwright Sharyn Rothstein along with National New Play Netwo…

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:16AM
Saturday, January 3, 2026

Looking ahead to the 2026 Colorado theatre year by Alex Miller and toni Tresca

While we look back on the shows that were in 2025 with the upcoming OSCA awards

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:53AM
Thursday, December 18, 2025

‘The Notebook’ is an overproduced, underwritten mess by Toni Tresca

The touring Broadway production of The Notebook - The Musical delivers spectacle without substance, flattening a complex love story into hollow sentimentality.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:10PM

Sharp, fast-paced and witty, it’s ‘Yule Be Naughty’ in the Springs by April Tooke

Millibo Arts Theatre once again serves up its risqué holiday extravaganza

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:58AM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Ballet Ariel’s ‘Little Women’ shines, while ‘Nutcracker Suite’ feels like an afterthought by Toni Tresca

A split holiday bill from Ballet Ariel delivers a moving Little Women and a less-polished Nutcracker Suite.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:25PM

John Moore joins the podcast by Osc Staff Report

The Denver Gazette’s senior arts writer on this year’s True West Awards recognizing Colorado theatre artists.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:24AM
Sunday, December 14, 2025

Dickens goes off the rails at What If Theatre by Toni Tresca

'What The Dickens!?' reinvents A Christmas Carol through long-form improv, with big laughs and occasional misfires.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:26PM

This ‘Frozen’ will melt your heart for the holidays by Alex Miller

Arvada Center production is a topnotch version of the popular Disney tale

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:48AM
Friday, December 12, 2025

Dancing through time at the ‘Hideaway Hotel’ by Alex Miller and toni Tresca

Wonderbound's ambitious holiday production mixes Elvis Costello and ghosts in a time-bending narrative.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 06:05PM

Breckenridge Backstage Theatre offers a charming ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’ by Kimberly Nicoletti

Amy Gorelow brings the one-person show to life with a twist on the original Dickens.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:40PM
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

Two Cent Lion announces 2026 season under new artistic director by Osc Staff Report

Olivia Buntaine helms season themed 'Cataclysm' with three productions exploring queer perspectives

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:30AM
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

‘Christmas Movie The Play: The Beginning’ is a festive, bloody mashup that takes its time by Toni Tresca

UnLeashed Theatre Co. serves up a scrappy holiday mashup that’s more Hallmark than horror until its frantic, bloody finale.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:34AM
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Podcast: The year in Colorado theatre 2025 by Osc Staff Report

Plus the last Colorado Headliners of the year

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 04:49PM
Monday, December 8, 2025

Theatre SilCo’s ‘Murder for Two’ is a fun holiday romp by Kimberly Nicoletti

In Silverthorne, a dynamic piano duo wows audiences for an unexpected murder mystery.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 07:01PM

‘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

Dinner with Friends explores timeless themes through sharp dialogue by Megan Neary

Bas Bleu Theatre serves up a strong production of a Pulitzer-Prize winning script in its presentation of 'Dinner with Friends'

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 05:50PM

Strong acting drives Upstart Crow’s ambitious ‘A Few Good Men’ by Toni Tresca

Upstart Crow’s tense, thoughtful A Few Good Men features standout performances and sharp casting, despite some community theatre bumps.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:50PM

‘Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum’ is a joyous, toe-tapping cultural journey by Toni Tresca

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance's holiday tradition returns for its 34th season, bringing vibrant storytelling, fiery global rhythms and a strong sense of community to Denver.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 12:42PM
Saturday, December 6, 2025

A clever, heartfelt ‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’ makes Dickens feel new again by Toni Tresca

Elemental Theatre Company’s spirited staging is an engaging holiday companion to A Christmas Carol.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:47PM

‘Stocking Stuffers’ is a holiday hellraiser that delivers raunchy, rapid-fire laughs by Toni Tresca

Golden is treated to a boisterous, irreverent holiday comedy with Miners Alley's world premiere of Stocking Stuffers.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 02:27PM

‘Wonderful Life’ radio play delivers holiday warmth at Miners Alley by Alex Miller

Top-notch cast elevates holiday favorite with old-timey twist.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 11:13AM
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Podcast: Un-holiday shows, giving season and more by Osc Staff Report

Plus an interview with Jo McIver Lee and Em Perez from Unleashed Theater about their Hallmark-movie-meets-slasher-flick play opening this weekend.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 01:07PM

Quick-change comedy ‘Let Nothing You Dismay’ dishes up holiday laughs by Alex Miller

Firehouse Theater production of Topher Payne’s play makes all other families seem quite sane.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 10:16AM
Tuesday, December 2, 2025

A Wilde ride: Theatreworks delivers a sparkling Earnest by Judith Sears

In the Springs, the classic comedy sings in a well-done production.

SOURCE: OnStage Colorado at 09:39AM

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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