This week’s theater events are listed alphabetically by title. Shows reviewed by The Denver Post are rated with a maximum four stars.
MUSICALS
“Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”
-MAY 22|Deaf West Theatre presents this story featuring hearing actors collaborating with deaf and hard-of-hearing actors. The show combines American Sign Language with music, dance and spoken words. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday|$20-$60|Buell Theatre, DPAC, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org
“Jesus Christ Superstar”
-MAY 22|Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s retelling of the events of Christ’s last week on earth. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday|$13-$15|Longmont Performing Arts Center, 513 Main St., 303-772-5200,www.longmonttheatre.org|LONGMONT
“Menopause the Musical”
OPEN-ENDED|The musical about four women who meet in a department store and find out they are all experiencing menopause; 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday|$39.50, discounts available|New Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive, 303-309-3773, www.denvercivic.com|*** 1/2
“The Music Man”
-MAY 29|A con man comes to a Midwestern town with a scam. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday|$18-$29|Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., 303-794-2787|LITTLETON
“Newsical”
OPEN-ENDED|The topical musical comedy is billed as “all the news that’s fit to spoof.” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday|$27-$35|Black Box Cabaret, New Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive, 303-309-3773, www.denvercivic.com|***
“Singin’ in the Rain”
-MAY 22|The classic musical about the advent of sound in motion pictures. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday|$22-$26|Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 719-634-5583|COLORADO SPRINGS
COMEDY & DRAMA
“Cowgirls”
-MAY 22|Three classically-trained musicians must learn to sing country-western music in 24 hours. 7:30 p.m. Friday-
Sunday|$20, $15 seniors, students and groups|Crossroads Theatre, 2180 Stout St., 303-296-0212, www.denvercrossroads.com
“Dancing Girl: An American Woman’s Greek Village Odyssey”
-MAY 28|Thordis Simonsen’s one-woman show. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The play will then be presented June 3-4 at the Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St. in Boulder|$20, $17 seniors and students, $15 groups|Historic Cameron Church, 1600 S. Pearl St., Denver, 303-321-5403
“Death of a Salesman”
-MAY 28|Arthur Miller’s award-winning play about Willy Loman’s pursuit of the American Dream. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with additional shows at 2:30 p.m. Sunday and May 22, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and May 26|$10-$17, two-for-one tickets Thursdays and Sundays|Bas Bleu Theatre Company, 401 Pine St., 970-498-8949, www.basbleu.org|FORT COLLINS
“Extremities”
-SU|openstage, etc. presents a drama about an attempted assault that transforms into an ethical dilemma. Final performances 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday. No one under the age of 17 will be permitted without a parent or legal guardian |$10|The Armstrong Hotel, 259 S. College Ave., 970-484-5237|FORT COLLINS
“The Institution … For the Biblically Insane”
-SA|NYC Stage West Theatre Productions presents the story of an asylum where all the residents think they are famous people from the bible. Final performances 8 p.m. today and Saturday|$15, $10 seniors and students|The John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. First Place, 303-562-3232
“Kill the Moment”
-MAY 21|Conundrum Productions presents a mystery featuring a former soap opera actress, her personal assistant, a stranded motorist and a sheriff’s deputy. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee Sundayay 15|$16, $13 seniors, students and groups. The May 20 show is sold out for Colorado Theatre Guild’s “Theatre Night Out”|Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., 303-601-2640|** 1/2
“Kimberly Akimbo”
-JUNE 4|A play about a teenager with a rare condition that causes her body to age faster than it should. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. matinees Sunday and May 22|$18-$20|Nomad Theatre, 1410 Quince St., 303-684-3140|BOULDER
“The New Plan/Ubu Rex”
-SU|The Visual and Performing Arts Department of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs presents Theatre’d Art with these two plays. Times vary|Free|Osborne Studio Theater, University Hall, 3955 Cragwood Drive, UCCS-Colorado Springs campus, 719-262-3232|COLORADO SPRINGS
“Opal’s Million Dollar Duck”
-MAY 22|The Player’s Guild at the Festival Playhouse presents a comedy about a woman running Opal’s Antique Junque Shop.8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday|$12.50 Friday and Saturday, $10 Sunday|Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., 303-422-4090, www.festivalplayhouse.com|ARVADA
“Poignant Irritations”
-MAY 22|The Mizel Theatre Company presents this new work by Melissa Lucero McCarl about the life of Gertrude Stein. 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday with an additional shows at 7 p.m. Sunday|$20, $18 seniors and students, group rates available|Pluss Theatre, Mizel Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., 303-316-6360|***
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead”
-MAY 22|The University of Denver’s Department of Theatre presents Tom Stoppard’s comedy about two figures from Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 8 p.m. May 20-21, 2 p.m. May 22|$12, $10 seniors, alumni, military and students with I.D.|Bryon Theatre, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., 303-357-2787
“Run For Your Wife”
-JUNE 5|Miners Alley Playhouse presents this British farce. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday|$16-$18, discounts available|Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., 303-935-3044, www.minersalley.com|GOLDEN
“Shaking the Dew From the Lilies”
-JUNE 18|The Playwright Theatre presents this comedy about five women trapped in a mall bathroom overnight. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. matinees June 5 and 12|$25, $10 students, $15 matinees|2119 E. 17th Ave., 303-499-0383, www.playwrighttheatre.com
“Sordid Lives”
-JUNE 18|Theatre Group presents this comedy about Texas White Trash. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday|$20|Theatre On Broadway, 13 S. Broadway, 303-777-3292, www.theatregroup.org|** 1/2
“Stealing Sugar”
-SA|The Manitou Art Theater presents this show starring Birgitta De Pree, who calls herself the “Queen of Foldable Laundry.” Final performances 8 p.m. today and Saturday|$14|Theater at Venue 515, Business of Art Center, 515 Manitou Ave., 719-685-4729, www.themat.org|MANITOU SPRINGS
“Take Me Out”
-JULY 2|Curious Theatre Company presents this award-winning play about a major league baseball player who makes a declaration in the middle of his best season. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday|$26 Friday and Saturday, $22 seniors and students, $20 Sunday, two-for-one tickets on Thursday. Tickets for Saturday’s show are $50; a reception is included. Proceeds benefit the Colorado AIDS Project, www.coloradoaidsproject.org|1080 Acoma St., 303-623-0524, www.curioustheatre.org|*** 1/2
“Walking Through: An Asylum Anthology”
TH-MAY 28|Acting Up! Theatre Arts Company presents this premiere play featuring writings and characters from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” “The Philadelphia Story” and more. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 20 and May 26-28|$10, $5 seniors and students|The Phoenix Theatre, 1124 Santa Fe Drive, 303-730-8229
DINNER THEATER
“Always Patsy Cline”
-JUNE 26|The story of country singer Patsy Cline and her biggest fan, Louise. Times and tickets vary|Metro Playhouse, 1224 N. 25th St., 970-255-0999|GRAND JUNCTION
“Beauty & the Beast”
-MAY 29|Disney’s classic musical about love and transformation. 5:45 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. show, Thursday-Saturday; 11:45 a.m. doors, noon meal, 1:45 p.m. show, Sunday|$29-$38|Carousel Dinner Theatre, 3509 S. Mason St., 970-225-2555, www.adinnertheatre.com|FORT COLLINS|*** 1/2
“Damn Yankees”
-MAY 22|The story of a middle-aged baseball fanatic who trades his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his team to victory. 6:15 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. showtime Thursday-Saturday, 12:15 p.m. meal, 2 p.m. showtime Sunday|$32.95-$34.95|Union Colony Dinner Theatre, 802 Ninth St., 970-352-2900, www.ucdinnertheatre.com|GREELEY
“Till Death Do Us Part”
Interactive comedy/mystery dinner theater. Selected Fridays and Saturdays|$37 per person|Cash bar and gratuity not included|The Lumber Baron Mansion, 2555 W. 37th Ave., 303-462-3400
“Dinner, Dessert and Death”
‘Til Death Do Us Party Productions presents murder mysteries on various weekends through October|$195 per couple|Bluebird Lodge, Gold Hill Inn, 303-443-6461, www.goldhillinn.com|BOULDER
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
-JULY 3|A musical musical by Stephen Sondheim about a slave who must unite a courtesan and his young master to earn his freedom. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. shows Wednesday-Sunday, noon buffet and 1:45 p.m. shows Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday|$29.95-$35.95|Season tickets, group rates and party accommodations available|Country Dinner Playhouse, 6875 S. Clinton St., 303-799-1410|GREENWOOD VILLAGE
“Oliver”
-JUNE 5|The classic musical by Lionel Bart. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show Friday and Saturday; 12:30 p.m. meal, 2 p.m. show, Sunday|$17, $15 seniors, $12 children. Dinner is an additional $12.95-$15.95. Children’s menu $8.95|Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., 303-682-9980, www.jesterstheatre.com|LONGMONT
“Summer Lovin”‘
-SEPT. 11|A musical revue from Vaudeville through rock and roll. Showtimes vary|$21-$34|Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., 303-279-7800,www.hsmusichall.com|GOLDEN
“The Voodoo Curse”
& SA|Murder mystery dinner and show. Patrons are encouraged to wear island attire. 7-9:30 p.m.|$38 per person, $78 per couple, reservations required|Theatre of Dreams Arts & Event Center, 735 Park St., 303-660-6799|CASTLE ROCK
“Wizard of Oz”
-SEPT. 4|The story of Dorothy, her dog Toto and their adventure along the Yellow Brick Road. 6:15 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. show Tuesday and Thursday-Sunday; 5:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. show Wednesday; 12:15 p.m. meal, 1:45 p.m. show Sunday matinee|$25-$53|Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-6000, www.theatreinboulder.com|BOULDER
CHILDREN’S
“East of the Sun and West of the Moon”
-SA|Debut Theatre Company presents this Norwegian ancient fairy tale. 7 p.m. today, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday|$6|Lincoln Center Mini-Theatre, 417 W. Magnolia St., 970-221-6730|FORT COLLINS
“Jack and the Beanstalk”
-JUNE 2|A presentation by Kid’s Kabaret. Dates, times vary|$6-$7|Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-6000, www.theatreinboulder.com
“Pocahontas”
-SA|The adventures of a young Indian woman. 3 p.m. Saturday| $5|Jesters School for the Performing Arts, 224 Main St., 303-682-9980, www.jesterstheatre.com|LONGMONT
“Puss in Boots”
-JUNE 4|The popular story of the cat who helps his master gain fame and fortune. 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday|$6 children, $5 adults|Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., D-103, 303-279-7800|GOLDEN
STAND-UP & IMPROVISATION
J.R. Brow/Jeff Harms
Brow is on stage through Saturday; Harms performs Wednesday-May 21. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Wednesday (non-smoking), Thursday and Sunday, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday|$8 weeknights, $10 weekends|Wits End Comedy Club, 8861 Harlan St., 303-430-4242, www.witsendcomedyclub.com|WESTMINSTER
“Comedy Gay-La”
SA|KBDI-Channel 12 and Out Front Colorado present the 10th annual Comedy Gay-La featuring Shann Carr, Bob Smith and Mimi Gonzalez. 8 p.m.|$24|Stage Theatre, DPAC, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-830-8497, 303-296-1212
Comedy in the Box
|A series featuring local and national stand-up comedians at 9 p.m. Fridays|$8.50|Black Box Cabaret, Denver Civic Theatre Complex, 721 Santa Fe Drive, 303-309-3773, www.denvercivic.com
Comedy Jocks
SA|Competitive improv comedy. 8:30 p.m. Saturdays|$7.50|Fiore’s Sports Restaurant, 8236 S. Holly St., 303-697-5812
DenverTheatreSports
|Short-form competitive improvisation matches. 7:30 p.m.|$5|Full Moon Events Center, 9108 W. Sixth Ave., 303-458-5732|LAKEWOOD
Enchanted Grounds
SA|Comedy improv, 6 p.m. Saturdays
|$5|1915 S. Havana St., 303-750-3144
Improv Hootenanny
M|Different troupes, styles and performances Mondays at 7:30 p.m.|$5|Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, www.BovineMetropolis.com
Impulse Theater
TH, F & SA|Comedy, theater and audience interaction. 8 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays|$18|Wynkoop Brewery, 1634 18th St., lower level, 303-297-2111, www.impulsetheater.com
Jovial Delinquents
F & SA|The 24th Comedy Revue by the ACME Comedy Players. 8 p.m. through May 21|$16, discounts available|Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, www.BovineMetropolis.com
LAM Foundation Comedy Night
W|Steve “Mudflap McGrew” and Sam Adams perform in this benefit show offering comedy, food and a silent auction, 6 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Colorado Friends of LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis) Foundation, by providing support, education, information and funding scientific research|$35, $50, $75|Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., 303-859-1392, www.bouldertheater.com|BOULDER
Mile Hi Larity
W|Improv comedy show the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.|$5|Jazz@Jack’s, 1553 Platte St., 303-433-1000
Monkey’s Uncle Comedy Improv
W|The improv group performs the third Wednesday of each month. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show. This month’s show features Shari Myers from Rodents of Unusual Size|$5|Jazz@Jack‘s, 1553 Platte St., 303-433-1000
Charlie Murphy and Friends/Kathleen Madigan
Murphy and guests are on stage today and Saturday; Madigan performs Wednesday-May 21. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Tuesday (new talent); 8 p.m. Wednesday (non-smoking), Thursday and Sunday; 8 (non-smoking) and 10 p.m. Friday; 6:30 (non-smoking), 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday|Tickets vary|Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., Larimer Square, 303-595-3637, www.comedyworks.com
My 20th Class Reunion
W|An interactive performance down memory lane. 7 p.m. Wednesdays|$15|Rattlebrain Theater Company, 16th and Arapahoe streets, 720-932-7384, www.rattlebraintheater.com
On the Spot
F & SA|Improv comedy along the lines of “Whose Line is it Anyway?,” 10:15 p.m.|$10, discounts available|Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, www.BovineMetropolis.com
Rodents of Unusual Size Comedy Troupe
W|Performs the fourth Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show|$5|Jazz@Jack‘s, 1553 Platte St., 303-433-1000
Spontaneous Combustion
TH|Marne Interactive Productions presents improv comedy. 7 and 8 p.m. Thursdays|$7|Jillian’s at Colorado Mills, 14500 W. Colfax Ave., 303-277-9370 or 303-462-3400|LAKEWOOD
