Megan Van de News

Denver's award-winning theater critic John Moore is returning to directing with Always… Patsy Cline at the PACE Center April 12-20. Megan Van De Hey, multiple Denver Post Ovation award-winner and recipient of the past two Henry Awards for best actress in a musical, portrays beloved country singer Patsy Cline. Popular Denver actress Carla Kaiser Kotrc returns to her signature role as Patsy's devoted fan Louise Seger.

The complex relationship between two men caged together in a Latin American prison is explored.

There is a reason that colleges across the US love to do this musical - it's a fun, raunchy social satire, unfortunately Miners Alley played it a little too safe in their interpretation of this naughty production.

Bertolt Brecht's biting satire of the post-war rise of capitalism.

The 7th Annual Gala Honors Outstanding Achievements by Colorado Theatre Community

The Arvada Center came away with the top honor last night, Monday July 16 at the 7th Annual Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards, a local celebration of the theatre community. The event, attended by 500 theatre supporters was held at the L2 Arts and Culture Center in Denver.

So this is what happens when everything goes right in a production. Creative set/lighting/sound/costume design + talented ensemble + fierce vocals and choreography = check mate and game won!

The Arvada Center will open the regional premiere of a new restaging of Chess, A Musical directed by Rod A. Lansberry on March 27 running through April 15, 2012 in the Main Stage Theater. Performances are Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Wednesday at 1pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Preview performances are March 23 - 25. Moderated talkbacks with the cast are offered on Friday, April 6 after 7:30 p.m. show and Wednesday, April 11 after 1:00 p.m. show. Ticket prices range from $35 (previews) - $72. Group rates are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

The Arvada Center will open the regional premiere of a new restaging of Chess, A Musical directed by Rod A. Lansberry on March 27 running through April 15, 2012 in the Main Stage Theater. Performances are Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Wednesday at 1pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. Preview performances are March 23 - 25. Moderated talkbacks with the cast are offered on Friday, April 6 after 7:30 p.m. show and Wednesday, April 11 after 1:00 p.m. show. Ticket prices range from $35 (previews) - $72. Group rates are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

The Arvada Center Artistic Producer and show Director, Rod A. Lansberry has announced the cast for Chess, A Musical. The show will run March 27 - April 15, 2012 in the Main Stage Theater. For show dates and ticket information go towww.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

The Denver Post has just announced the full list of nominees for the 2011 Ovation Awards. Read more about the ceremony here. Check out the full list below.

With a power upset among the lead characters, I got to see my favorite musical through a new pair of glasses!

Grey Gardens the Musical makes it's regional premiers at the Vintage Theatre.

The hilarious and heartbreaking story of East Hampton's most notorious recluses, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

'I don't know how to be in my own body' is the theme of Eve Ensler's smash hit, The Good Body presented by Avenue Theater. Next to the Vagina Monologues, I believe that this is one of Ms. Ensler's finest works. It truly is an exploration of the imperfection of the woman's body and a mirror to woman's insecurities.

Arvada Center Announces Cast for A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL-Joseph Dellger to Play Ebenezer Scrooge

Arvada Center Announces Cast for A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL-Joseph Dellger to Play Ebenezer Scrooge