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124 Eureka St
Central City, CO 80427

Review: 504: THE MUSICAL at Kilstrom Theater

Review: 504: THE MUSICAL at Kilstrom Theater

by Bee Levy · August 11, 2026

In 1977, a group of disabled activists peacefully occupied the San Francisco federal building in support of the signing of the first major piece of legislation that mandated enforcement of legal protections for the disabled community. 504: The Musical is a fictionalized version of the twenty-five da…

Review: FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Curious Theatre

Review: FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Curious Theatre

by Tessa Nelson · May 7, 2026

Furlough’s Paradise at Curious Theatre Company examines the strained relationship between estranged cousins Mina and Sade, reunited by grief and forced to confront the divergent paths their lives have taken. …

Review: ENGLISH at Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Review: ENGLISH at Denver Center For The Performing Arts

by Tessa Nelson · April 29, 2026

Elham, playwright Sanaz Toossi’s brilliant character played by an equally brilliant Vanah Assadourian, frustratedly exclaims in a tongue unfamiliar to her mouth, “I want everyone to know I am not an idiot and also I am nice.” English, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, capt…

Review: ALICIA KEYS' HELL'S KITCHEN at Denver Center For The Performing Arts

Review: ALICIA KEYS' HELL'S KITCHEN at Denver Center For The Performing Arts

by Tessa Nelson · April 21, 2026

Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts tells a perfectly coherent story—it’s just not a very interesting one. An overprotective mother badgers her daughter to stay safely in her apartment and away from the glitz, glamour, and danger of those pernicious New Y…

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at The DCPA Theatre Company

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at The DCPA Theatre Company

by Tessa Nelson · April 15, 2026

Brilliant musicianship, soulful performances, and expert craft make Next to Normal at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts deeply identifiable. Unfortunately, the pathos it creates through these immense talents may cast more doubt on mental health care than broker clarity surrounding mental ill…

Past Shows

Carousel at Central City Opera’s 2021 Summer Festival

Carousel at Central City Opera’s 2021 Summer Festival

Jul 3 – Aug 1, 2021

One of Americas finest theatrical achievements, Rodgers & Hammersteins Carousel follows the ups, downs, round and rounds of life and love. Muddling through small town expectations, meager means and conflicting dreams, Julie, Billy and their daughter Louise learn Youll Never Walk...

Dido & Aeneas at Central City Opera’s 2021 Summer Festival

Dido & Aeneas at Central City Opera’s 2021 Summer Festival

Jul 16 – Jul 28, 2021

Sprung from epic poetry and myth, Dido and Aeneas is an opulent tale of power and passion between two formidable rulers and the Sorceress who toys with their fates. This gem of the early music canon will be performed in an intimate, nontraditional venue, featuring singers from...

Encore: A Musical Revue

Encore: A Musical Revue

Aug 8 – Aug 11, 2018

Central City Opera Presents ENCORE: A Musical Revue curated by and starring Curt Olds, a past principal and apprentice artist with Central City Opera. Conducted by Central City Opera Music Director and 2018 IL TROVATORE Conductor John Baril. Featuring Will Liverman, performing...

Carmen

Carmen

Jul 8 – Aug 6, 2017

The beguiling and seductive gypsy returns in Bizet’s stirring masterpiece. Desired by every man, the wild and willful femme fatale cannot be restrained by one lover. This fiery romance erupts with passion, jealousy, and revenge. Performed in French with English supertitles at...

Così fan tutte

Così fan tutte

Jul 15 – Aug 4, 2017

The fidelity of two sets of lovers is put to the test in Mozart’s comedy of errors. Lines are hilariously blurred as deceit and desire play out in a world caught between make-believe and reality. Performed in Italian with English supertitles at the Central City Opera House.

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