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The Minutes Reveals the Dark Underbelly of Small-Town Politics at Curious Theatre

By Toni TrescaSeptember 8, 2023

“Anyone who has ever scratched their heads over how government works will relate to the hilarious antics of these city council members.”

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Beetlejuice Brings the Netherworld to the Buell

By Toni TrescaSeptember 5, 2023

Prepare to be whisked away on an adventure of whimsy, wonder and the oddly delightful as Beetlejuice casts its spell over Denver’s theater scene.

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Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Opens Arvada Center’s Season

By Toni TrescaAugust 30, 2023

The musical charts King’s journey from a shy Jewish girl living in Brooklyn to an international superstar.

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Comedians Talk About Art Brings Laughs to Local Galleries

By John FlathmanAugust 29, 2023

In his new video series, Denver comedian Sammy Anzer is asking the art world: “Who is art for?”

See Rasputin in Drag With <i>Willy/Nicky</i> by the Agenda Theater, a New Queer Theater Group

See Rasputin in Drag With Willy/Nicky by the Agenda Theater, a New Queer Theater Group

By Toni TrescaAugust 22, 2023

This anti-imperialist drag play is devised by local queer talent and performed at Buntport Theater from August 25-September 3.

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PopUp Theatre Disbanded Following Artistic Director’s Failure to Pay Artists

By Toni TrescaAugust 11, 2023

After false promises, injuries on set and fake board meetings, Christopher Huelshorst kept sending emails saying the money would come – four months later, the debt is still unpaid.

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Frankie Lee Talks Coming Out and Leaving the Mormon Church in Award-Winning One-Man Show

By Toni TrescaAugust 11, 2023

From finding a fellow church member on Grindr at age eighteen to finally leaving Mormonism, Frankie Lee looks at his religious background with a sense of humor.

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In World Premiere of Jeremiah, Colorado Playwright Confronts Toxic Masculinity and Gun Violence

By Toni TrescaAugust 10, 2023

The play investigates “what it is about guns that makes them so appealing to vulnerable young men.”

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Comedian Brian Posehn Visiting Time Warp Comics Saturday

By Teague BohlenJuly 26, 2023

“I thought I was being punked or something,” says store owner Wayne Winsett. “But it really was him.”

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The Royale Sweep: All the 2023 Henry Award Winners

By Toni TrescaJuly 25, 2023

The Royale is the most awarded play in the Henry Awards’ history, but it wasn’t the only winner.

Denver-based improv troupe The Basement Doctors

Rise Comedy Festival Showcases Denver Talent for Two Weekends

By Aubrey CoxJuly 19, 2023

“Last year, Ryan Moran, who’s the head of development for comedy at Comedy Central, even gave out his email to let people contact him and send him their stuff.”

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Denver Creative Team Hatches Eigg the Musical at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

By Toni TrescaJuly 18, 2023

The musical illustrates a true story you have to see to believe.

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Comedian Jon Savitt’s Free Workshop Is a Dream Come True for New Writers

By John FlathmanJuly 4, 2023

“This is my chance to give back in a very small way – in a way I would have found very helpful when I was starting out.”

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Meet Reluctant Comedian Niles Abston

By Cleo MirzaJuly 3, 2023

Ahead of his five standup shows in Denver, comedian and screenwriter Niles Abston talks the difference between being funny and a comedian, and the ongoing WGA strike.

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Vintage Theatre Stages Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights

By Toni TrescaJune 23, 2023

“By seeing this show, you are supporting local theater, equality and equity for BIPOC artists,”

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How Denver Native Troy Walker Went From Law School to Standup to Jimmy Kimmel

By Toni TrescaJune 22, 2023

Troy Walker and other “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” writers show their chops at Comedy Works South this weekend!

Comedian Sam Morril

Sam Morril Wants to Have a Good, Dark Time With His Standup

By Thomas MitchellJune 20, 2023

Before Sam Morril performs in Denver this Thursday, we talked about his popular (and uncomfortable) interviews with local TV stations, magic mushrooms and the “900 fuckin’ podcasts you have to do to sell tickets these days.”

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The Book of Mormon Returns to Denver, With a Ticket Lottery!

By Patricia CalhounJune 20, 2023

It might be easier getting seats to the touring Broadway show than getting into Casa Bonita, another Trey Parker and Matt Stone production.

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The “Alternative Clowns” of Idiot Theatre Are Not What You’d Expect

By Emily FergusonJune 9, 2023

“I would love for audiences to come and feel it’s okay to have that childlike wonder.”

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Su Teatro Concludes Fiftieth Season With an Iconic Production

By Toni TrescaJune 5, 2023

“Our art reflects the world’s slow change while keeping things lighthearted with crude humor.”

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Lucha Libre and Laughs Celebrates Ten Years of Throwing Down

By John FlathmanJune 1, 2023

Lucha Libre and Laughs is celebrating ten years of wrestling and comedy this weekend!

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A New Movement and Music Festival Is Taking Over RiNo

By Julianna O'ClairMay 16, 2023

RiNo will be filled with dance performances (including a pop-up mime show and drag ballroom competition) from Thursday through Sunday at Somebody’s Friend Movement and Music Festival!

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