Colorado Theater Reviews

BWW Review: John Douglas Thompson as SATCHMO AT THE WALDORF

by Christi Esterle — February 22, 2016

Bringing to life an iconic personality like Louis Armstrong is always something of a tightrope walk: the mannerisms must be there, yet the performance must not descend into caricature.

BWW Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER at Denver Center

by Chris Arneson — February 19, 2016

There are a few places in downtown Denver where you can learn to murder someone, probably.

BWW Review: THE NORMAL HEART at Vintage Theatre

by colin roybal — February 17, 2016

'The Normal Heart' by Larry Kramer is not a light-hearted piece of theatre.

BWW Review: MRS. MANNERLY at Arvada Center Black Box Theatre

by colin roybal — February 9, 2016

Keep your elbows off the table.

BWW Review: University of Northern Colorado's THE PIANO LESSON

by Felicia Tassone — February 8, 2016

The Piano Lesson is an important part of American theater.

BWW Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY'S Quiet Revolution at FAC

by Christi Esterle — February 7, 2016

BWW Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at BDT Stage

by Chris Arneson — February 5, 2016

The Addams Family has been playing BDT Stage in Boulder since November, but even though death is just around the corner for this show's run, it still manages to be everything but neat, sweet and petite.

BWW Review: I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE at Midtown Arts Center

by Felicia Tassone — February 1, 2016

Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit.

BWW Review: RING OF FIRE Burns Bright at Midtown Arts Center

by Felicia Tassone — February 1, 2016

Ring of Fire, a lively jukebox revue of the music of the Man in Black, blazes bright at Midtown Arts Center in Fort Collins, CO.

BWW Review: DIRTY DANCING - THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE at the Buell Theatre

by Chris Arneson — January 28, 2016

There's currently a live version of the classic movie Dirty Dancing touring, and it's in Denver through the end of the month.

BWW Review: VIOLET at Town Hall Arts Center

by Chris Arneson — January 26, 2016

While Violet may appear to be in new musical in some theatergoers' eyes, the show actually has been around for a couple decades.

BWW Review: HELLO, DOLLY! Delights at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse

by Felicia Tassone — January 25, 2016

There are a few shows that one can say the title of, and even a random person off the street who knows nothing about theatre would say 'I have heard of that.

BWW Review: MURDER FOR TWO at Garner Galleria

by Chris Arneson — January 22, 2016

Murder for Two is currently playing the Garner Galleria at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

BWW Review: Inspire Creative's MARY POPPINS Comes Together in a Delightful Way

by Christi Esterle — January 18, 2016

Mary Poppins is a very technologically intensive show, and like a lot of such works, it's easy to forget that there is more to it than the theatrical bells and whistles.

BWW Review: FAC's BUYER & CELLAR and the Allure of Celebrity

by Christi Esterle — January 17, 2016

The opening night performance of Fine Arts Center's Buyer & Cellar comes at the conclusion of a week that saw several public figures pass from this life, including iconic performers David Bowie and Alan Rickman.

BWW Review: THE BIG BANG at Spotlight Theatre Company

by Chris Arneson — January 15, 2016

You take your seat as a man in a vest and untucked shirt offers you fancy grapes (grah-pays) on a skewer.

BWW Review: FAC's Dream of a WHITE CHRISTMAS

by Christi Esterle — December 14, 2015

Christmas is tailor-made for nostalgia--all those ornaments passed down through the years, all those familiar songs and television specials--and it doesn't get more nostalgic than White Christmas, a show that calls up memories not only of the timeless Irving Berlin song and the 1954 film built aroun

BWW Review: Theatreworks' BORN YESTERDAY

by Christi Esterle — December 7, 2015

Born Yesterday, first performed in 1946, is a story that focuses on political corruption, corporate interests twisting the democratic process for their own ends, agenda-driven journalists, and a call to shed one's apathy and take control of a government that, ideally, exists to serve us all.

BWW Reviews: DOG SEES GOD at Equinox Theatre

by Chris Arneson — November 25, 2015

The holidays are generally a good time to reconnect with your old Peanuts pals.

BWW Reviews: University of Northern Colorado's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE enchants on opening night

by Felicia Tassone — October 30, 2015

University of Northern Colorado brings Stephen Sondheim (Music and Lyrics) and James Lapine's (Book) musical, Sunday in the Park with George, to life in a production that is truly picture perfect.

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse

by Felicia Tassone — October 26, 2015

'But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks' This line from Romeo & Juliet is one of the most famous moments in theatrical history.

BWW Review: Theatreworks' Haunting New Adaptation of GHOSTS

by Christi Esterle — October 26, 2015

Murray Ross' adaptation of Ghosts distills Henrik Ibsen's three-act play into a brisk, intermission-free 100 minutes.

BWW Review: Into the Twists and Turns of SET's LONESOME HOLLOW

by Christi Esterle — October 23, 2015

If you've ever walked a Chartres labyrinth, you know they can be deceptive.

Bww Review: FAC's WAIT UNTIL DARK an Engrossing Thriller

by Christi Esterle — October 18, 2015

Vampires, slasher killers, and paranormal activity are all well and good, but for my money nothing beats the chills of a good suspense story.

BWW Review: FAC's ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE Good, Silly Fun

by Christi Esterle — October 16, 2015

It is my not-very-humble opinion that Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie series ranks among the best early reader books available.