Performing Arts

The legendary cult filmmaker discusses his legacy, mental health and enduring quest for relevance ahead of his performances at Comedy Works.

“Maybe that’s my problem – I keep laughing at shit that’s actually scary, but I find that shit funny.”

After moving into a permanent space in 2022, the community theater company announced that it would be leaving its home in Wheat Ridge’s Chase Plaza at the end of the year.

Nick Holmby took a risk when he left his manager job at Comedy Works to start his own studio, but it’s paid off.

Unleashed Theatre Co. presents a hilarious two-woman show about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s rise to fame.

The South Park boy’s campy, gory take on Alferd Packer is brought to life in a production that promises to be “offensive but not hurtful.”

They’re pushing for improved safety, pay and communication, joining a broader trend of unionization efforts in Denver.

Hamilton will be at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts from October 16 to November 24.

Producers Katie Congrove and Connor Schuck bring together local and national talent for Denver’s first-ever sketch comedy festival.

The venue will hold a show to commemorate its thirtieth anniversary as the last surviving remnant of the once-thriving Navajo Street Art District.

After being forced out of the Althea Center, the group is looking for a new space.

The Android’s New Soul has been fifty years in the making, funded by “unicorns, cats and chocolates.”

A new immersive theater troupe is launching with a cult-classic jukebox musical featuring ’90s hits by Britney Spears and No Doubt.

Freak Train is Denver’s iconic open-mic/variety show at the Bug Theatre, where guests are met with free beer and endless surprises.

“When you do comedy in your own language, we’re all in on the joke together. It kind of feels like we’re laughing together and serving as a mirror for the immigrant experience in the United States.”

No one knows what happened to Julia de Burgos, the Puerto Rican poet, in the last nine days of her life. The Flamboyán Theatre is examining her life in its debut play.

The shift in the award distribution this year was striking.

Artistic director Jada Suzanne Dixon discusses the theater company’s plans following the announcement it was selling the building where it has resided since 1998.

From July 26 to August 3, the RISE Comedy Festival will showcase standup talent from Colorado and around the US.

“When people are in this dark place, they can appreciate humor and find that joking about addiction brings them some relief.”

“We’ve evolved so much from where we started, and performing at such a renowned venue is a testament to our hard work and creativity,”