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Buell Theatre

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2012

    Five all-too-familiar political power plays, as seen in Wicked

    We're not in Kansas anymore. Wicked took a classic villain of American folklore -- the Wicked Witch of the West -- and transformed her into Elphaba, a misunderstood victim, the prejudice against her and her green skin a clear parallel to racism. Even drenched in the saccharine coating of musical com ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Five things William Shatner hasn't done -- yet

    Everyone's favorite eccentric Renaissance man, William Shatner, is in Denver for his one-man performance of Shatner's World: We Just Live In It this evening at the Buell Theatre. For Shat-nerds, seeing this show will be a lot like making it with an alien hottie. And for everyone else who needs a fr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2012

    Wicked fans get Ozdust fix with installment in Cherry Creek Shopping Center

    To celebrate the opening of its fourth run on the Denver stage, award-winning Broadway musical Wicked will partner with the Cherry Creek Shopping Center to open special preview "the World of Wicked" today, and running through April 15. Wicked fans and other mall-goers will get to bask in an emerald ... More >>

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    March 15, 2012

    By Hook or by Kirk

    To celebrate the opening of its fourth run on the Denver stage, award-winning Broadway musical Wicked will partner with the Cherry Creek Shopping Center to open special preview "the World of Wicked" today, and running through April 15. Wicked fans and other mall-goers will get to bask in an emerald ... More >>

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    March 8, 2012

    Beastly Good

    To celebrate the opening of its fourth run on the Denver stage, award-winning Broadway musical Wicked will partner with the Cherry Creek Shopping Center to open special preview "the World of Wicked" today, and running through April 15. Wicked fans and other mall-goers will get to bask in an emerald ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 7, 2012

    Review: American Idiot at the Buell, 3/6/12

    AMERICAN IDIOT @ BUELL THEATRE | 03.06.12 See also: Interview with Gabrielle McClinton (Whatsername) The first murmurs of canned news clips and talking heads began before the house lights went down and the curtain went up in the Buell last night. They started as hints and whispers, really -- the d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Q & A: American Idiot's Leslie McDonel on sharing the stage with Billie Joe Armstrong

    Billie Joe Armstrong and Green Day managed to knock the socks off more than a few listeners when they released the song cycle American Idiot on CD in 2004. But at the time, no one could have imagined the ruckus a stage version would eventually make on Broadway. A fabulous set of songs beefed up with ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Mile Highlights: Denver/Boulder area concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

    ​ Here's what's hot this week in music on the Front Range: On the concert front, new shows featuring Madonna, Jeff Mangum, the String Cheese Incident, Jane's Addiction, B.B. King and more were announced; Lola Black, Fresh Breath Committee and the Autumn Film got spins on local radio; and recent a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    David Choe finishes Terminal Kings, donates murals to city

    After Los Angeles-based graffiti artist David Choe finished his murals for Denver International Airport's Terminal Kings project, he did what any street artist would do: He went and found a blank wall in the city where he could leave his mark. That wall happened to be at 13th and Champa streets, on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2012

    Over the Weekend: Broncos fans, Fitz & the Tantrums, oatmeal fest, Bring It On

    The weekend stretched out an extra day for the lucky among us, and Westword writers and photogs for our slideshow page and Backbeat Online, Cafe Society and Show and Tell blogs were on hand to witness the spectacle. Check out samples involving Broncos fans, Fitz & the Tantrums, an oatmeal festival ... More >>

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    December 22, 2011

    Something's Coming, Something Good

    The weekend stretched out an extra day for the lucky among us, and Westword writers and photogs for our slideshow page and Backbeat Online, Cafe Society and Show and Tell blogs were on hand to witness the spectacle. Check out samples involving Broncos fans, Fitz & the Tantrums, an oatmeal festival ... More >>

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    December 1, 2011

    King of the Jungle

    The weekend stretched out an extra day for the lucky among us, and Westword writers and photogs for our slideshow page and Backbeat Online, Cafe Society and Show and Tell blogs were on hand to witness the spectacle. Check out samples involving Broncos fans, Fitz & the Tantrums, an oatmeal festival ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 13, 2011

    Hair strikes a chord with a new generation

    The weekend stretched out an extra day for the lucky among us, and Westword writers and photogs for our slideshow page and Backbeat Online, Cafe Society and Show and Tell blogs were on hand to witness the spectacle. Check out samples involving Broncos fans, Fitz & the Tantrums, an oatmeal festival ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2011

    Mile Highlights: This week's concert news, local radio playlists and top album sales

    ​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front, we've received word that Death Cab for Cutie is due at Red Rocks in August with Frightened Rabbit, preceded by O.A.R. in July, while Ben Folds stops by the Ogden in July and Queensryche plays the Theatre in September. ... More >>

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    February 10, 2011

    Bodies Electric

    ​ Here's what's good in the Mile High City this week: On the concert front, we've received word that Death Cab for Cutie is due at Red Rocks in August with Frightened Rabbit, preceded by O.A.R. in July, while Ben Folds stops by the Ogden in July and Queensryche plays the Theatre in September. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2010

    On sale this weekend: Furthur, Jeff Tweedy and Sarah McLachlan shows announced

    ​Nearly a year after helping break in in the remodeled 1STBANK Center last March, Furthur, fronted by Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, is slated to return for another three-night stand on Friday, February 11, through Sunday, February 13. Reserved and general-admission tickets, which range from $55 to $ ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2010

    Game Ogre

    ​Nearly a year after helping break in in the remodeled 1STBANK Center last March, Furthur, fronted by Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, is slated to return for another three-night stand on Friday, February 11, through Sunday, February 13. Reserved and general-admission tickets, which range from $55 to $ ... More >>

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    July 22, 2010

    HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF

    ​Nearly a year after helping break in in the remodeled 1STBANK Center last March, Furthur, fronted by Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, is slated to return for another three-night stand on Friday, February 11, through Sunday, February 13. Reserved and general-admission tickets, which range from $55 to $ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 4, 2010

    Roger Waters, the Dead Weather, Gogol Bordello & Primus shows announced

    ​As part of The Wall's thirtieth anniversary, Roger Waters is bringing the Pink Floyd rock opera in all its epic glory to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, November 23 with a new band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production. Waters has performed The Wall, which is still among the Top 5 best ... More >>

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    January 28, 2010

    Blonde Ambition

    ​As part of The Wall's thirtieth anniversary, Roger Waters is bringing the Pink Floyd rock opera in all its epic glory to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, November 23 with a new band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production. Waters has performed The Wall, which is still among the Top 5 best ... More >>

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    December 10, 2009

    The Wilder Side

    ​As part of The Wall's thirtieth anniversary, Roger Waters is bringing the Pink Floyd rock opera in all its epic glory to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, November 23 with a new band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production. Waters has performed The Wall, which is still among the Top 5 best ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Guy Fieri Dives Into Denver

    ​As part of The Wall's thirtieth anniversary, Roger Waters is bringing the Pink Floyd rock opera in all its epic glory to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, November 23 with a new band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production. Waters has performed The Wall, which is still among the Top 5 best ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 26, 2009

    Young Love

    ​As part of The Wall's thirtieth anniversary, Roger Waters is bringing the Pink Floyd rock opera in all its epic glory to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, November 23 with a new band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production. Waters has performed The Wall, which is still among the Top 5 best ... More >>

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    November 19, 2009

    The Legendary Griffin

    ​As part of The Wall's thirtieth anniversary, Roger Waters is bringing the Pink Floyd rock opera in all its epic glory to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, November 23 with a new band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production. Waters has performed The Wall, which is still among the Top 5 best ... More >>

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    November 19, 2009

    The Last Dance

    ​As part of The Wall's thirtieth anniversary, Roger Waters is bringing the Pink Floyd rock opera in all its epic glory to the Pepsi Center on Tuesday, November 23 with a new band and a newly-mounted state-of-the-art production. Waters has performed The Wall, which is still among the Top 5 best ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 18, 2009

    Last chance for Bourdain tickets (and no, it's not a contest)

    ​We hear there may be a few tickets left to tonight's talk by Anthony Bourdain, which starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Buell Theatre. If you want to try your luck, log onto ticketmaster and use the special promotions code WESTWORD. If there are still tickets to be had, you'll get a $10 discount on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2009

    Boning up on our Anthony Bourdain contest

    ???​Tomorrow night, Mayor John Hickenlooper will give Anthony Bourdain a fork to the city when he introduces the travelin' man at "An Evening with Anthony Bourdain" at the Buell Theatre. Of course, Bourdain has already forked this city: After visiting Denver on a book tour in 2002, he said he ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Anthony Bourdain tickets: one last chance

    ​ Although Nathan and Ian are the technical victors in our Tony Bourdain ticket giveaway, the real winners are diners in Denver, because the contest entries posted by readers serve as a terrific cheat sheet for the very best places to eat in town (and proof that Denver did not deserve Bourdain ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Culinary calendar for the week ahead

    Mile High United Way wants to help stock your wine cellar.​Our online Food & Drink listings feature dozens of culinary events around Colorado this week, including Anthony Bourdain's local appearance, the Mile High United Way Emerging Leaders Wine Event, the Celebrity Chef Tour and Opus's Cele- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 13, 2009

    Hickenlooper to help grill Anthony Bourdain

    ​ The last time Anthony Bourdain came to Denver, on a book tour in 2002, he wasn't impressed with the town -- and said so. So he'll have a lot to answer for during his Q&A at the Buell Theatre next Wednesday night. Helping to grill Bourdain:: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, the geologist tur ... More >>

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    November 12, 2009

    Gonzo Chef

    ​ The last time Anthony Bourdain came to Denver, on a book tour in 2002, he wasn't impressed with the town -- and said so. So he'll have a lot to answer for during his Q&A at the Buell Theatre next Wednesday night. Helping to grill Bourdain:: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, the geologist tur ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2009

    Win tickets to meet-and-greet with Anthony Bourdain

    ​Know why we're awesome? Because we have two tickets to attend the exclusive meet-and-greet with Anthony Bourdain, Mr. Kitchen Confidential himself, Anthony Bourdain, when he comes to town to talk food and travel on Wednesday, November 18 at the Buell Theatre. Know why we're double awesome? ... More >>

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    September 17, 2009

    Rainy Day Beatles

    Musicianship and pageantry bring back the Fab Four.

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    The Pogues, Dinosaur Jr., Creed shows announced

    Shane MacGowan and his new set of choppers. Last month, The Sun reported that Shane MacGowan got himself a new pair of dentures to stop his face from "falling apart" after 35 years on the thrash. Sure, the dude's been known as a drunkard of the highest order, he's missed a few planes to gigs over th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 9, 2009

    Today's featured event: Rent comes due tonight at the Buell Theatre

    One of the longest running musicals on Broadway, Rent succeeded because it was a true rock opera, based on one of the most beloved classical operas of all time, Puccini's La Bohème. Fast-forwarded in time to the struggling, AIDS-haunted arts community camped out on New York's Lower East Side duri ... More >>

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    June 4, 2009

    Rent's Due

    One of the longest running musicals on Broadway, Rent succeeded because it was a true rock opera, based on one of the most beloved classical operas of all time, Puccini's La Bohème. Fast-forwarded in time to the struggling, AIDS-haunted arts community camped out on New York's Lower East Side duri ... More >>

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    May 28, 2009

    Common Royalty

    Two Kennedy siblings speak at Unique Lives and Experiences.

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2009

    Today's featured event: Spamalot galumphs back into the Buell Theatre

    No less than an all-out love affair between British comedy and the Great White Way, Monty Python's Spamalot pairs a plot blatantly (and with blessings) stolen by Eric Idle and Mike Nichols from the screenplay for Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with music and lyrics by Idle and John Du Prez. And ... More >>

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    May 7, 2009

    Big Knights

    No less than an all-out love affair between British comedy and the Great White Way, Monty Python's Spamalot pairs a plot blatantly (and with blessings) stolen by Eric Idle and Mike Nichols from the screenplay for Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with music and lyrics by Idle and John Du Prez. And ... More >>

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    March 26, 2009

    Dynamic Dynasty

    The two women in Tang Concubines changed China.

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    January 29, 2009

    Get Your Kicks Here

    Chicago gets its "Razzle Dazzle" on at the Buell

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    May 29, 2008

    Colorado Connection

    A powerhouse of a woman speaks for Unique Lives.

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    January 10, 2008

    Simply Divine

    Ring in the New Year, Chinese style, at the Buell.

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    June 14, 2007

    Hot Stuff

    Burn the Floor's creators engage in some Floorplay.

  • Culture

    May 31, 2007

    Now Playing

    Brief reviews of current shows

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    April 19, 2007

    Blade Runner

    Brief reviews of current shows

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    March 8, 2007

    Out of the Shadows

    Brief reviews of current shows

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    January 11, 2007

    To Bee

    Brief reviews of current shows

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    March 24, 2005
  • Culture

    September 30, 2004

    Encore

    An Evening With Morgan Freeman

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