From Shakespeare under the stars to new-play incubators and mountain musicals, here are the Colorado theater festivals worth checking out.

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Buntport Theater's original play follows three friends desperate to reclaim their record for most soft toys caught blindfolded in one minute.

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The Pearl's recent closure signals changes in Denver's open mic scene, but there are still plenty of them around.

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On May 16, Opera Colorado presents a lively, accessible adaptation of The Pirates of Penzance at the Historic Elitch Theater.

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A new docu-theater work at Void Studios uses stories from Aurora’s immigrant communities to explore themes of identity and collective action.

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The program brings Memphis Jookin' to the Denver stage with a world premiere dance choreographed by Lil Buck.

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"We don't know what people are walking in with, but when they see this, they are not going to leave the same way that they came in."

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The stacked lineup includes two collaborations with Denver queer artist collective PlayHaus.

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After years of financial uncertainty, a $1.9 million deal ensures that Curious Theatre will remain in its historic venue.

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Germinal spoke and breathed Ed, and soon became a courageous backbone of the theater scene.

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