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Buntport Theater Is Buying Its Building

By Kristen FioreOctober 13, 2025

The theater is more than doubling the total square footage of space available for rehearsals, storage and productions.

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How Conspiracy Circus is Keeping Colorado Sideshow Alive

By Toni TrescaOctober 9, 2025

Denver’s Conspiracy Circus celebrates 44 shows of sideshow spectacle at the Learned Lemur on East Colfax on October 11.

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Convergence at Parsons Theatre Marks Decade of Showcasing Colorado’s Dance Diversity

By Toni TrescaOctober 9, 2025

Convergence 2025 brings ninety performers from twenty Colorado dance groups together for a cost-sharing celebration of movement.

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DCPA Off-Center Ends Development of New Immersive Theater

By Toni TrescaOctober 7, 2025

The announcement came with another blow: Charlie Miller, Off-Center’s co-founder, executive director and curator, will leave the organization in March after seventeen years.

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Denver Sketch Festival Returns to RISE Comedy For Year Two

By Toni TrescaOctober 7, 2025

Denver’s second annual sketch comedy festival welcomes 114 performers from across North America for three days of fast-paced comedy.

National Tour of <i>Shucked</i> at the Buell Features Homegrown Talent

National Tour of Shucked at the Buell Features Homegrown Talent

By Toni TrescaOctober 6, 2025

“It’s an incredible homecoming and a huge honor to be able to return to the regional touring house where I grew up seeing shows.”

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Visionbox Studio Tackles Fascism With The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

By Toni TrescaOctober 1, 2025

“It’s a political satire that layers Hitler’s rise to power with gangster movies of the 1930s and Richard III .”

Hip-Hop Cowboy Rides Into Denver with <i>Jedidiah Blackstone</i> Premiere

Hip-Hop Cowboy Rides Into Denver with Jedidiah Blackstone Premiere

By Toni TrescaSeptember 23, 2025

Emancipation Theater’s new play blends Black history, hip-hop and Western lore in a world premiere.

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Kibbles ‘N Bits Combines Laughs with Animal Rescue at Denver Comedy Underground

By Toni TrescaSeptember 4, 2025

“If we can get even one dog adopted, that’s a win, but I think it’s going to be much bigger than that.”

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The Israeli-Palestinian Conversation Is Back by Popular Demand, This Time in Denver

By Toni TrescaAugust 26, 2025

“The whole ‘us or them’ conundrum is where everything falls apart. There is no ‘us’ without ‘them.'”

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Queer Pirates Set Sail in The Legend of Anne Bonny New Musical in Aurora

By Toni TrescaAugust 21, 2025

“The thing I have most in common with the characters I write is ambition. I want ‘The Legend of Anne Bonny’ to go to Broadway; I want it to be huge.”

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Aerial Dance Rises from the Ashes of the Marshall Fire With Embers, Petals, & Stars

By Toni TrescaAugust 20, 2025

From fire and loss to cherry blossoms and galaxies, this aerial show blends survival, beauty and joy.

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Zombies and Democracy Collide in World Premiere of Join, or Die! in Boulder

By Toni TrescaAugust 19, 2025

“It’s refreshing to have a play that’s talking about politics that’s not a total bummer. A lot of plays about the current moment leave you sad. This one lets you have fun.”

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Mudra Dance Studio Launches Original Show, Adyananta, Exploring Endings

By Toni TrescaAugust 18, 2025

“Artists contemplate endings in all kinds of interesting ways and can help us think about how we, as humans, need to be present in our own endings.”

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Motus Theater Hosts Immigration Rights Event and Art Opening in Boulder

By Toni TrescaAugust 7, 2025

“We’re an arts organization, so we use storytelling and art to lift up the lived experiences of people with DACA in our community.”

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Miners Alley Tackles Assassins Amid Rising Political Violence in America

By Toni TrescaAugust 6, 2025

The Golden-based theater company launches its first-ever Sondheim musical that “just happens to be extremely timely.”

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East High Alumni and Students Stage World Premiere of Everything About Your Skin

By Toni TrescaAugust 4, 2025

“The piece is a little freaky. It can feel a little sinister at times, but it’s also lighthearted and caring and deeply personal.”

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Want to Know the Real Kyle Mooney? Listen Up

By Paul AndersonJuly 29, 2025

Kyle Mooney discusses his debut album The Real Me ahead of his show at the Bluebird Theater this Wednesday, July 30.

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Colorado Theatre Guild Urges Community Over Competition at 19th Henry Awards

By Toni TrescaJuly 29, 2025

The 19th Henry Awards celebrated Colorado theater with big wins for Grand Lake’s Rocky Mountain Repertory and some notable upsets. Here’s the full breakdown.

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RISE Comedy Festival Returns For Fourth Year With Biggest Lineup Yet

By Toni TrescaJuly 21, 2025

RISE Comedy Fest brings over 150 performers from across the country for a stand-up competition and a variety of improv shows.

People dance at Red Rocks.

How the Have Fun, Be Nice Tour Transforms Early Mornings Into Dance Parties

By Toni TrescaJune 26, 2025

Daybreaker’s sober sunrise dance tour returns to Denver four more times this summer as part of its more than 100 events.

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Boulder Comedy Festival Returns This Week With Big Laughs and a Bigger Purpose

By Toni TrescaJune 23, 2025

The fifth annual Boulder Comedy Festival brings inclusive comedy to Boulder County with 37 performers and a mission to uplift all voices.

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