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BWW Reviews:  Arvada Center's TWELFTH NIGHT or WHAT YOU WILL, a Comedy - Why So Serio

BWW Reviews: Arvada Center's TWELFTH NIGHT or WHAT YOU WILL, a Comedy - Why So Serious?

by Michael Mulhern — May 17, 2012
Malvolio is much, much darker and when he vows revenge in the last scene it comes off as ominous and sinister. It left me wondering if there was going to be a sequel - "Friday the 13th Night!" "Malvolio's Revenge!" "The Dark Night Rises!"...
BWW Reviews:  Spark Theater Presents Chekov's THREE SISTERS - An Instant Classic

BWW Reviews: Spark Theater Presents Chekov's THREE SISTERS - An Instant Classic

by Michael Mulhern — May 10, 2012
This is one of the aspects I truly adore about Spark Theater--the intamacy. It feels like I am witnessing living art, and it is fascinating to watch....
BWW Reviews:  Ignite Theatre's THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL - a White Tras

BWW Reviews: Ignite Theatre's THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL - a White Trash Winner!

by Michael Mulhern — May 1, 2012
Do not take your hair out of those curlers, grab a lawn chair and a PBR and go see this instant cult-classic!...
BWW Reviews:  Boulder's Dinner Theatre Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - an Over the To

BWW Reviews: Boulder's Dinner Theatre Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - an Over the Top Triumph!

by Michael Mulhern — April 28, 2012
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is truly a gay, show-within-a-show romp for the ages. At first I was like 'What gay holy hell is this?!'...
BWW Reviews: Denver Center's HEARTBREAK HOUSE - Enchanting Performances

BWW Reviews: Denver Center's HEARTBREAK HOUSE - Enchanting Performances

by Michael Mulhern — April 21, 2012
This show is so witty, so odd, so... Shaw!...
BWW Reviews:  Arvada Center's CHESS - Timeless Masterpiece

BWW Reviews: Arvada Center's CHESS - Timeless Masterpiece

by Michael Mulhern — April 12, 2012
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! ...
BWW Reviews: Ignite Theatre's THE BUSY WORLD IS HUSHED - Incomplete

BWW Reviews: Ignite Theatre's THE BUSY WORLD IS HUSHED - Incomplete

by Michael Mulhern — April 3, 2012
The players went through the blocking just fine, but never truly embodied or developed the characters to the depths of their potential emotional scope. Basically, they put on a play but not a performance. ...
BWW Reviews: The Denver Center's THE GREAT WALL STORY - Historically Delightful!

BWW Reviews: The Denver Center's THE GREAT WALL STORY - Historically Delightful!

by Michael Mulhern — March 30, 2012
This is really a funny and lighthearted play that highlights the technological promises of a new century and offers a fascinating glimpse into Denver history....
BWW Reviews:  Curious Theatre's BECKY SHAW - Superior Comedy!

BWW Reviews: Curious Theatre's BECKY SHAW - Superior Comedy!

by Michael Mulhern — March 24, 2012
This show has the cutting wit that I so enjoy and almost literally had me on the floor with laughter....
BWW Reviews: Miners Alley's MASTER CLASS - Terrific Talent!

BWW Reviews: Miners Alley's MASTER CLASS - Terrific Talent!

by Michael Mulhern — March 22, 2012
Marcia Ragonetti is the very embodiment of Callas, an eerie reanimation of this demanding diva....
BWW Reviews: Theatre Out Denver and the Denver Element Presents SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISS

BWW Reviews: Theatre Out Denver and the Denver Element Presents SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES - a Touching Gay Romp

by Michael Mulhern — March 5, 2012
As is typical of Del Shores plays, SBS deals with real social and emotional issues, but does so in a way that makes us laugh at ourselves while nudging us to question our own prejudices in thinking and behavior. ...
BWW Reviews: Equinox Theatre's AND THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT - a Haunting Prod

BWW Reviews: Equinox Theatre's AND THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT - a Haunting Production!

by Michael Mulhern — March 5, 2012
This show haunted my lovely companion and me for days afterwards. Can't think of a better compliment than that. ...
BWW Reviews: Denver Center's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - Superb Interpretation!

BWW Reviews: Denver Center's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW - Superb Interpretation!

by Michael Mulhern — February 16, 2012
This version of Willy's 16th century exploration of family expectations, courtship rituals, marriage as an institution, identity, love, and sex is a fun, physical, social exploration of what it means to be a woman - in 1590, 1950, and 2012. ...
BWW Reviews: The Edge Theatre's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS - Great Male Performances!

BWW Reviews: The Edge Theatre's GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS - Great Male Performances!

by Michael Mulhern — February 13, 2012
David Mamet's classic 1984 'always be closing' play about the desperation and drama surrounding cutthroat real estate brokers remains pertinent in this time of recession and foreclosures....
BWW Reviews: Spark Theater's CASUAL ENCOUNTERS/MISSED CONNECTIONS - Super Cute and Hi

BWW Reviews: Spark Theater's CASUAL ENCOUNTERS/MISSED CONNECTIONS - Super Cute and Hilarious!

by Michael Mulhern — February 6, 2012
Who knew Craigslist could be so fun … and so profoundly touching? ...
BWW Reviews: Denver Center's TWO THINGS YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT AT DINNER - Hysterical S

BWW Reviews: Denver Center's TWO THINGS YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT AT DINNER - Hysterical Satire!

by Michael Mulhern — February 6, 2012
This show is laugh out loud funny and satirizes American society's common stereotypes with a melting pot big city spin....
BWW Reviews:  The Arvada Center Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - Classicall

BWW Reviews: The Arvada Center Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - Classically Wilde!

by Michael Mulhern — February 1, 2012
While I do appreciate the liberties some directors take in exploring classics with alternative/parallel universes and the whole "what if?" scenario, sometimes a classic is best left a classic....
BWW Reviews:  Curious Theatre's 9 CIRCLES - a Compelling Ensemble!

BWW Reviews: Curious Theatre's 9 CIRCLES - a Compelling Ensemble!

by Michael Mulhern — February 1, 2012
Curious Theatre presents their first show of the New Year and it's a compelling doozy!...
BWW Reviews: Denver Center's THE WHALE - a Heavy, Superb Drama

BWW Reviews: Denver Center's THE WHALE - a Heavy, Superb Drama

by Michael Mulhern — January 26, 2012
This play is a painfully tender and realistic story that has refreshing grit to it and is fearless in its exploration of abject depression, body image as it relates to emotions, familial estrangements, religion, and death. ...
BWW Reviews: PHAMALY's THE ELEPHANT MAN - Stunning Performance!

BWW Reviews: PHAMALY's THE ELEPHANT MAN - Stunning Performance!

by Michael Mulhern — January 23, 2012
I can honestly say this performance was life changing for me, offering a broadened perspective that blasts stereotypes right out of the water....
BWW Reviews:  BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL National Tour in Denver - Soaring High!

BWW Reviews: BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL National Tour in Denver - Soaring High!

by Michael Mulhern — January 17, 2012
From its gravity-defying acrobatics and smooth dance numbers to its lovable characters and toe-tapping music and lyrics, this show made me squeal like a 12-year-old girl at cheer camp!...
BWW REVIEWS:  Miners Alley's PRESENT LAUGHTER - Whimsically Witty!

BWW REVIEWS: Miners Alley's PRESENT LAUGHTER - Whimsically Witty!

by Michael Mulhern — January 16, 2012
When dealing with smart comedic timing such as Coward's, one must examine what works to enhance the show and what doesn't....
BWW Reviews: Boulder's Dinner Theatre PHANTOM - Wonderfully Executed!

BWW Reviews: Boulder's Dinner Theatre PHANTOM - Wonderfully Executed!

by Michael Mulhern — December 30, 2011
When we actors are starting out, we have to pay our dues, whether it's performing in dinner theatres, amusement parks, or cruise ship entertainment. This company, however, is an exception to the rule and brings a humble professionalism on and off the stage that is quite refreshing....
BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY National Tour in Denver - A Step Off

BWW Reviews: WEST SIDE STORY National Tour in Denver - A Step Off

by Michael Mulhern — December 21, 2011
Multi-Tony award winning choreographer and director Jerome Robbins gives us a contemporary version of Arthur Laurents' classic book. Unfortunately, I did not care for several of Robbins' creative liberties. ...
BWW Reviews: Arvada Center's THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR - Tune In!

BWW Reviews: Arvada Center's THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR - Tune In!

by Michael Mulhern — December 20, 2011
Ladies and gents, put on your zoot suits and convertible attire, sweep up your hair (or slick it back) and head to the show!...
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