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Go for the Gold: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Week

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Toni Tresca

Toni Tresca is a Colorado-based arts reporter originally from Mineola, Texas, who writes about the evolving world of theater and culture — with a focus on the financial realities of making art, emerging forms and leadership in the arts. He is the Editor of Bucket List Community Cafe, a regular contributor to multiple local outlets and co-host of the OnStage Colorado podcast (Feedspot’s #1 Colorado Art Podcast). He also has an MBA and an MA in Theatre and Performance Studies from CU Boulder.

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No Humbug Needed: A Christmas Carol, Denver’s Cherished Tradition, Returns to the DCPA

By Toni TrescaNovember 16, 2023

“Working on A Christmas Carol is such a privilege because, while we certainly gain a lot as artists, it is a gift we get to give to Denver.”

New Members Club Invisible City Is the Latest Denver Destination for Late-Night Adventurers and Creatives

By Toni TrescaNovember 14, 2023

Members receive a “Key to the City,” which grants access to secret rooms and events around Denver, as well as discounted concert tickets and other perks.

Rising Comedy Star Headlines Denver Improv This Weekend

By Toni TrescaNovember 14, 2023

This year, he was named a New Face at the Just for Laughs Festival and made a late-night television debut on Late Night With Seth Meyers.

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Letters of Suresh at Curious Theatre Weaves Tapestry of Longing and Connection

By Toni TrescaNovember 10, 2023

“We’re in this moment where there are multiple devastating wars happening right now, but I like that the people in this play are seeking peace that’s been earned.”

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Frozen Fever Hits Denver: Disney Musical Extended at DCPA Due to Popular Demand

By Toni TrescaNovember 10, 2023

Tickets are on sale now!

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Denver’s Third Shrek Rave: Cervantes’ Is Our Swamp Now

By Toni TrescaNovember 7, 2023

Rave the night away with Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and, of course, Shrek.

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DCPA Stages Clyde’s: If You Like The Bear, This Award-Winning Broadway Play Is for You

By Toni TrescaNovember 6, 2023

Just don’t come to the show hungry!

Alice in Wonderland-Inspired Cafe and Bar Brings a Touch of Whimsy to Boulder

By Toni TrescaNovember 6, 2023

Alice and Rose is a family-run immersive eatery that debuted on the Hill last month.

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This Weekend Only: Phamaly Theatre and the Silhouettes Unite in Groundbreaking Dance Production

By Toni TrescaNovember 3, 2023

For the first time in Phamaly’s history, it is presenting a full dance production, showcasing the extraordinary talent of disabled performers in the realm of dance.

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Jay Pharoah Shares Comedy Insights, SNL Stories and More Ahead of Denver Show

By Toni TrescaNovember 2, 2023

“It’s one of the best live shows you’re ever going to see in your life,” he says of his upcoming Comedy Works South headliner.

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4 Noses Brewing’s Expansion to Park Hill Marks a New Chapter

By Toni TrescaOctober 30, 2023

“We’re big proponents of the idea that a rising tide raises all ships, especially in a neighborhood like this.”

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Mamma Mia! Celebrates 25 Years of Love, Laughter and ABBA Magic in Denver

By Toni TrescaOctober 27, 2023

“It is a crazy little story that somehow captures the simple essence of humanity – and through everyone’s favorite music, to boot!”

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Flea Market Is Denver’s Eccentric Oasis of Comedy, Art and Community

By Toni TrescaOctober 24, 2023

“If you’ve experienced the traditional scene and want to expand your horizons, Flea Market is for you.”

Platte Valley Players Sets <i>Man of La Mancha </i> in a Homeless Encampment

Platte Valley Players Sets Man of La Mancha in a Homeless Encampment

By Toni TrescaOctober 20, 2023

“The musical is set in a prison and, obviously, homelessness is not a prison, but there are a lot of similar themes around both situations.”

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Zombie Puppets Return for Wonderbound’s Tenth Anniversary, First Show in Paid-Off Space

By Toni TrescaOctober 18, 2023

Wicked Bayou is about two young lovers battling zombie puppets, a hungry alligator and more in a bayou set to the music of iconic Boulder band the Widow’s Bane.

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The Woman in Black Brings Bone-Chilling Scares to Wheat Ridge Theatre Company

By Toni TrescaOctober 14, 2023

“If you love Goosebumps, The Twilight Zone or Black Mirror…The Woman in Black is the show for you.”

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Su Teatro’s Wolf at the Door Is a “Terrifying” Fairy Tale About Resilience

By Toni TrescaOctober 11, 2023

Marisela Treviño Orta’s haunting play blends ancient myths with contemporary topics, creating a “fairytale where the princess wins by fighting”

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Audacious Immersive’s The Haunting of Your House Teaches How to Be a Ghost

By Toni TrescaOctober 10, 2023

Participants will learn about their past secrets, confront the circumstances of their death and discover what unfinished business binds them to the earthly realm under the guidance of enigmatic psychopomps.

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Mythological Impressionist Play Cuauhtémoczin Debuts at the Holiday Theater

By Toni TrescaOctober 3, 2023

This is Denver artivist Diego Florez-Arroyo’s first play, and explores the prison system and Aztec culture.

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Buntport Theater Revives Naughty Bits, a Play About a Missing Penis

By Toni TrescaOctober 2, 2023

“It’s silly, thoughtful, and you will actually learn stuff about art history.”

Sink Your Teeth Into Firehouse Theatre Company’s Dracula

By Toni TrescaSeptember 29, 2023

“Dracula is an incredibly entertaining play that you can come and enjoy and get lost in without having to think about current events in the world.”

Identity and Race Take Center Stage in Empathy Jam’s Staging of White People

By Toni TrescaSeptember 27, 2023

“Now, because we see these people on Fox News and around town, I think we’re all a lot more comfortable acknowledging that race is not a settled issue.”

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