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VIDEO: Apple TV+ Drops EVA THE OWLET Series Trailer
by Michael Major - Mar 9, 2023


Voice talent includes Vivienne Rutherford ('Eureka!,' “911: Lone Star”) as the titular character Eva, Jessica DiCicco ('The Loud House,' 'Puppy Dog Pals') as Eva's mom, Dino Andrade (“Loud House,” “We Baby Bears”) as Eva's dad, as well as Romy Fay (“Best Foot Forward”), Sascha Yurchak, and more. Watch the video trailer now!

The Colorado Theatre Guild Announces 14th Annual Henry Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2019


The Colorado Theatre Guild's 14th Annual Henry Awards will take place Monday, July 22, 2019 at the Lone Tree Arts Center, located at 10075 Commons St. Lone Tree, CO 80124. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with cocktails and the awards ceremony will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a catered reception at the Lone Tree Arts Center. Tickets are $35 for CTG members, $40 non-members or $50 at the door. Tickets go on sale Tuesday June 18, 2019 at 1:00PM MDT through the Lone Tree Arts Center website at www.LoneTreeArtsCenter.org or by calling the box office at 720-509-1000.

TRAV'LIN Musical Receives Regional Premiere At Arvada Center 4/5-4/28
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019


Trav'lin - The 1930s Harlem Musical, a joyful celebration of the Jazz Age with a classic jazz and blues score, is receiving its regional premiere at The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities' Main Stage Theatre.  The show will run April 5 through 28 with the official opening on April 9.

The Arvada Center Repertory Opens The Moors In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2019


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities continues the third season of its critically acclaimed Black Box Repertory on February 22, 2019, with the regional premiere of The Moors, a dark comedy propelled by a strong dose of absurdity in a tale of love and desperation directed by Anthony Powell.  This production is underwritten by Diana and Mike Kinsey.  The 2018 - 2019 Theatre Season Presenting Sponsor is Lutheran Medical Center.

The Arvada Center Opens EDUCATING RITA, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2018


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will open the 2018 - 2019 Black Box season with Educating Rita, directed by Lynne Collins, today, October 5, 2018. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., through November 11. Preview performances are October 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-show chats and audience talkbacks are held throughout the run of the production. To purchase tickets call 720-898-7200 or go online  

The Arvada Center Opens EDUCATING RITA, 10/5
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2018


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will open the 2018 - 2019 Black Box season with Educating Rita, directed by Lynne Collins, on Friday, October 5, 2018. Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., through November 11. Preview performances are October 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. Pre-show chats and audience talkbacks are held throughout the run of the production. To purchase tickets call 720-898-7200 or go online  

VIDEO: Watch Highlights of THE DROWNING GIRLS at the Arvada Center
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 15, 2017


The Arvada Center presents the regional premiere of the surreal true-crime story The Drowning Girls, March 17 - May 21, 2017. 

The Arvada Center Repertory Continues Season with THE DROWNING GIRLS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2017


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will continue the 2016 - 2017 Black Box Repertory season with the regional premiere of The Drowning Girls, directed by Lynne Collins, opening Friday, March 17, 2017. The Drowning Girls is written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson, and Daniela Vlaskalic. Dark, lyrical and poignant, The Drowning Girls blends true crime with the surreal as it explores the lives and deaths of three women murdered by the same man. 

Arvada Center Presents the World Premiere of 'I'll Be Home for Christmas'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2016


The world premiere musical I'll Be Home For Christmas opens on the Arvada Center Main Stage on Friday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m.

BWW Review: MRS. MANNERLY at Arvada Center Black Box Theatre
by colin roybal - Feb 9, 2016


Keep your elbows off the table. Always hold a door for a lady. Remember to say 'please' and 'thank you'. These are just some of the commandments of Mrs. Mannerly's manners class, and in her classroom, you'd better follow the rules.

MRS. MANNERLY Opens 1/26 at Arvada Center
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2016


The Arvada Center will begin the New Year with Jeffrey Hatcher's hilarious one-act comedy Mrs. Mannerly directed by Edith Weiss. Mrs. Mannerly will run in the intimate Black Box Theatre January 26 - February 21, 2016. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Talkbacks will be offered Friday, February 5 after the 7:30 p.m. performance, and Wednesday, February 10 after the 1:00 p.m. performance. Please note - this production contains some mature language. To purchase tickets and for additional information go to https://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/mrs-mannerly-2016 or call 720-898-7200. The Arvada Center is located at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. and provides free parking for all of its patrons.

The Arvada Center Presents Arthur Miller's THE ARCHBISHOP'S CEILING, Now thru 4/19
by BWW News Desk - Mar 24, 2015


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will open the regional premiere of Arthur Miller's The Archbishop's Ceiling directed by Brett Aune in the Black Box Theater tonight, March 24, running through April 19, 2015.

The Arvada Center to Present Arthur Miller's THE ARCHBISHOP'S CEILING, 3/24-4/19
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 25, 2015


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will open the regional premiere of Arthur Miller's The Archbishop's Ceiling directed by Brett Aune in the Black Box Theater on March 24, running through April 19, 2015. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Previews are March 22 - 24 at 7:30 p.m. nightly.

Colin Alexander, John Arp & More to Lead Arvada Center's THE MOUSETRAP
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 19, 2013


Arvada Center Artistic Producer Rod A. Lansberry has announced the cast for The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie. The Mousetrap directed by Pat Payne, will run in the intimate Black Box Theater January 28 - February 23, 2014. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Due to popular demand three 1:00 p.m. matinees have been added on Thursdays, February 6, 13 and 20. Talkbacks will be offered Friday, February 7 after the 7:30 p.m. performance, Wednesday, February 12 after the 1:00 p.m. performance and Thursday, February 20 following the 1:00 p.m. performance. To purchase tickets and for additional information go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

BWW Reviews: Arvada Center Presents a Thoroughly Delightful BLITHE SPIRIT
by Michael Mulhern - Feb 7, 2013


I was so excited to see this Noel Coward classic and the Arvada Center didn't disappoint in their wonderfully executed production.

Arvada Center Will Present BLITHE SPIRIT, Opening 1/22
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2013


The Arvada Center will open the farcical comedy, Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward (Private Lives, Design for Living) on January 22, 2013. Blithe Spirit directed by Rod A. Lansberry, runs in the intimate Black Box Theater January 22 - February 17. Previews are January 18 - 20 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. Talkbacks will be offered Friday, February 1 after the 7:30 p.m. show and Wednesday, February 6 after the 1:00 p.m. show. To purchase tickets and for additional information go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

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