Ben Dicke News

Singer-actor-performer Darren Criss, who has had a multi-faceted career spanning television, film, music and stage, and who is currently starring in the FX series 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace,' appeared at the Sundance ASCAP Music Café on Monday, January 22nd. Criss performed songs from his recent EP, Homework (which debuted at #1 on Billboard Heatseekers album chart), and shared the story of his songwriting career.

Vintage Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of  "Billy Elliot the Musical" on February 3 and plays Todays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through March 19 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Tickets are $28 - $34 and available online at www.vintagetheatre.org or by calling 303-856-7830.

Vintage Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of  "Billy Elliot the Musical" on February 3 and plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through March 19 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Tickets are $28 - $34 and available online at www.vintagetheatre.org or by calling 303-856-7830.

Vintage Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of  "Billy Elliot the Musical" on February 3 and plays Todays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through March 19 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Tickets are $28 - $34 and available online at www.vintagetheatre.org or by calling 303-856-7830.

Vintage Theatre presents the Regional Premiere of  "Billy Elliot the Musical" on February 3 and plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through March 19 at the Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Tickets are $28 - $34 and available online at www.vintagetheatre.org or by calling 303-856-7830.

This January, the PACE Center and Starkey Theatrix present the classic tale of Peter Pan. This is a one-of-a-kind theatrical production for PACE, as multiple characters will fly through the air, thanks to the mechanisms of Flying by Foy. This aerial effects company has been called "the most prolific and widely-respected theatrical flying service in the world." They have collaborated on several well-known Broadway productions such as The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, The Wizard of Oz, and Peter Pan with the great Cathy Rigby.

In this week's episode of 'In Focus', host Eden Lane gets in the holiday spirit at the Arvada Center with 'A Christmas Carol, The Musical.' Going behind the scenes, Eden takes viewers to rehearsal to meet the creative team as well as the star of the show - Scrooge himself. She also gets a sneak peek in the wig shop to see how local technicians bring the show to life. Watch below!

The Arvada Center will open A Christmas Carol, The Musical directed by Gavin Mayer tonight, November 26 at 7:30 p.m.

The Arvada Center will open A Christmas Carol, The Musical directed by Gavin Mayer on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. This Broadway rendition of a family holiday favorite will run through December 22 in the Main Stage Theater. Previews are November 22 - 24 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Please note: There will not be a performance on Thursday, November 28 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. An additional performance has been added on Sunday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. Talkbacks will be offered Friday, December 6 after the 7:30 p.m. show and Wednesday, December 11 after the 1:00 p.m. show. Adult ticket prices start at $53, and children's tickets are half price. To purchase tickets and for additional information go to https://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/a-christmas-carol-the-musical-2013 or call 720-898-7200.

The Arvada Center Artistic Producer Rod A. Lansberry and show director Gavin Mayer have announced the cast for A Christmas Carol, The Musical by Mike Ockrent & Lynn Ahrens. This big Broadway rendition of the familiar Dickens classic will run in the Main Stage Theater November 26 - December 22, 2013.

Ben Dicke, winner of the Culture West People's Choice Denver Theatre Person of the Year Award, will be directing Bingo at the Parker Art, Culture and Event (PACE) Center in September. Dicke's directorial credits include Xanadu and The Hobbit, among others. Starkey Theatrix, who also produced Always...Patsy Cline and Little Shop of Horrors at the PACE Center, will be producing Bingo.

The Aurora Fox Little Foxes Children's Theatre presents The Hobbit (adapted by Patricia Gray based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien). Performance dates are today, July 9 - July 25, 2013.

The Aurora Fox Little Foxes Children's Theatre presents The Hobbit (adapted by Patricia Gray based on the book by J.R.R. Tolkien). Performance dates are July 9 - July 25, 2013. (Tues/Weds/Thurs/Fri at 10:00 a.m. & Mon/Weds/Sat at 1:00 p.m.). Tickets are $7 for general admission and $5.00 for groups of 10 or more. Seating is limited, so advance reservations are strongly suggested. Call 303-739-1970 to make reservations.

The Colorado Theatre Guild's 8th Annual Henry Awards will take place Monday, July 22, 2013, at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd in Arvada, Colorado. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and a silent auction. The awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., followed by an after-party.

Cherry Creek Theatre, has a gem on their hands with this obscure musical from the 80's.

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.