Review: EMMA is Eccentric at the Denver Center
by Jon Bee - April 18, 2024
When people think of works of art that have vastly outlived their creator, especially as it relates to literature, there is no bigger name than William Shakespeare. His mark on history has proven to have an impact that will live on in perpetuity....
Review: CEBOLLAS at DCPA is a Hit and a Miss
by Jon Bee - March 08, 2024
What did our critic think of CEBOLLAS at DCPA? As the youngest of four siblings, I understand the value of family relationships, especially when catastrophe strikes. It is in these moments that familial ties are strengthened. Whatever experience you traverse with your siblings, it is sure to leave y...
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at Denver Center
by Jon Bee - January 26, 2024
Growing up in the church was not without its challenges. As a longtime member of the RTC (religious trauma club), I have spent much time since those days deconstructing what I was taught so that I could truly learn things for myself; so that I could learn more about myself. Although those days are b...
Review: DREAMGIRLS at Lone Tree Arts Center
by Chris Arneson - October 24, 2023
What did our critic think of DREAMGIRLS at LonDreamgirls is one of those rare gem musicals you don't often see produced due to its essential diversity - not an area where the Denver theatre scene currently thrives - so it's refreshing to see Lone Tree Arts Center tackle the show.e Tree Arts Center?...
Review: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at DCPA
by Chris Arneson - October 22, 2023
Her recent bio musical, nominated for nearly every Tony Award category yet only claiming one for Adrienne Warren's performance as Tina, follows Tina from her beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, all the way claiming the title of Queen of Rock and Roll. Like many jukebox bio musicals, her collection of ...
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at DCPA
by Jon Bee - September 21, 2023
What did our critic think of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at DCPA? The biggest theatre name in town continues to produce granduer productions - even those that have 'small' in the title. Directed by Chris Coleman, DCPA's A Little Night Music fills the space like only they can: with top notch performers and ...
Review: StageDoor's ONCE Succeeds with its Harmonious Heartbreak
by Chris Arneson - June 14, 2023
There's not very many musicals like Once, which might be why you rarely see it tackled regionally. The entire cast is tasked with playing some kind of instrument, making the show feel more like an immersive folksy concert with a plot. ...
Review: Town Hall's MEMPHIS Hits You Right in the Soul
by Chris Arneson - June 13, 2023
What did our critic think of MEMPHIS at Town Hall? Despite the formulaic plot, it's one of those refreshing musicals that really isn't based on any prior works. With music and lyrics by David Bryan of Bon Jovi and and book by Joe DiPietro (recognizable for penning I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Cha...