Rachel Graham News

On Thursday, February 12 at noon, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities opens the children's theater production Charlotte's Web based on the book by E. B. White and adapted by Joseph Robinette. Charlotte's Web, directed by Edith Weiss will run February 12 to April 10, 2015.

It's so easy to get wrapped up in the scripted formula of America's reality television shows, you forget there's actual reality taking place, at least to some extent.

Families and school groups will marvel at the magic of the live theatre production of 'Rumpelstiltskin'. This show takes the stage in the Elaine Wolf Theatre at the Mizel Arts & Culture Center (MACC) at 1 p.m. on Sundays from March 9 through April 27 (no performance April 20). Tickets: $10/general admission; $9/children, students & seniors. For tickets or more information, call 303-316-6360. MACC is located at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246.

The Edge Theatre Company presents 'Orphans' tonight, January 17 through February 9 at 1560 Teller Street in Lakewood.

The Edge Theatre Company presents 'Orphans' January 17 through February 9 at 1560 Teller Street in Lakewood. There will be a preview performance on Thursday, January 16 at 8 p.m. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m., with two added performances at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 and 8 and a special performance on Monday, January 27 at 8 p.m.

On Thursday, October 17 at noon, the Arvada Center will re-open the children's theater production No Dogs Allowed, written by Sonia Manzano ('Maria' from Sesame Street), music by Stephen Lawrence, lyrics by Billy Aronson and directed by Edith Weiss.

The Edge Theatre Company is proud to present John Guare's THE HOUSE OF THE BLUE LEAVES, playing now through August 11th. Artie Shaunessy is a songwriter with visions of glory. Toiling by day as a zookeeper, he suffers in seedy lounges by night, plying his wares at piano bars in Queens, New York, where he lives with his wife Bananas. Artie's downstairs mistress, Bunny Flingus will sleep with him anytime but will refuse to cook for him until they are married. On the day the Pope is making his first visit to the city, Artie's son Ronnie goes AWOL from the Fort Dix, stowing a home-made bomb intended to blow up the Pope in Yankee Stadium. Also arriving is Artie's old school chum, now a successful Hollywood producer, Billy Einhorn with starlet girlfriend in tow, who holds the key to Artie's dreams of getting out of Queens and away from the life he so despises. But like so many dreams, this promise of glory evaporates amid the chaos of ordinary lives.

The Edge Theatre Company is proud to present John Guare's 'The House of Blue Leaves' in their new home at 1560 Teller Street in Lakewood, a partnership with 40 West Arts District, on July 19 - August 11. Performances are Thursdays (beginning July 25); Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for all performances are $22 Adult/$18 student & seniors and are available by calling 303-232-0363 or online at www.theedgetheater.com. Group rates are available.

Featuring the original cast and starring Russell Costen and Adrienne Martin-Fullwood, Tell Martha Not to Moan by Clinnesha D. Sibley is about the 40th Commemoration of the Detroit Riot. A series of memories unfold in a family home in Detroit, 2007, and takes us on a unique and personal journey with a devoted but desolate elderly couple. With compelling dialogue and complex relationships, Tell Martha Not to Moan is a glimpse into the changing world as viewed from an African American home and was the 1st World Premiere of Athena Project's 2013 Arts Festival. It will be playing at the Fox Studio Theater July 5-21, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for Students/Seniors/Military Discount, and $18 for groups of 8 or more. You may purchase tickets online at www.athenaprojectfestival.org or contact the box office at 303-739-1970.

I was in awe of this talented ensemble and it is their thoughtful consideration of each of their characters that made this show so heartwarming and heartbreaking.

Cherry Creek Theatre Company will present Baby! The Musical, with Book by Sybille Pearson based on a story developed with Susan Yankowitz, Music by David Shire with Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. The show is directed by Pat Payne with music direction by Rob Lowe, with Rob Lowe and Trent Hines on Piano and choreography by Piper Arpan.

Cherry Creek Theatre Company will present Baby! The Musical, with Book by Sybille Pearson based on a story developed with Susan Yankowitz, Music by David Shire with Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. The show is directed by Pat Payne with music direction by Rob Lowe, with Rob Lowe and Trent Hines on Piano and choreography by Piper Arpan.

First, compliments go out to entire ensemble as a whole for working so well together and building a strong chemistry that drew the audience in completely.

On Thursday, February 7 at noon, the Arvada Center opens the children's theater production No Dogs Allowed, written by Sonia Manzano ('Maria' from Sesame Street), music by Stephan Lawrence, lyrics by Billy Aronson and directed by Edith Weiss. The show will run February 7 - April 12, 2013. Performances are 10:00 a.m. and noon, most Tuesdays through Fridays, select Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For specific show dates please check our website. Ticket prices range from $8 weekdays and $10 weekends and holidays for reserved seating. To purchase tickets and for more information call 720-898-7200 or go to www.arvadacenter.org No Dogs Allowed is recommended for ages four and up.

The Edge Theater Company presents the world premiere of 'Newark Violenta' by Colorado playwright/musician Jonson Kuhn. 'Newark Violenta' runs January 4 through January 26 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m. and Monday, January 14 at 8 p.m.

There are roles that come along that are opportunities of a lifetime and Violet Weston is one of them.

A comedy about the end of the world and the evolution of the one night stand!

The Weston family has the uncanny ability of making each other absolutely miserable.