This week’s theater events are listed alphabetically by title. Shows reviewed by The Denver Post are rated with a maximum four stars.
MUSICALS
“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, 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday|$34.50, discounts available|New Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive, 303-309-3773, denvercivic.com|*** 1/2
“My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra”
OPEN-ENDED|Four singers perform 56 Sinatra favorites. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday- Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday|$32-$38|Garner Galleria Theatre, DPAC, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org|***
“Naked Boys Singing”
-DEC. 31|Theatre Group presents this all-male Broadway musical revue. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Shows are also scheduled the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (all tickets are 2-for-1); 7 and 10 p.m. Nov. 26 and Dec. 31; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and Dec. 12 (all tickets $5 off), there are no shows Dec. 24-
25. This show is not appropriate for children|$30, $35, group rates available|Theatre On Broadway, 13 S. Broadway, 303-777-3292, theatregroup.org
“Party of 1”
-DEC. 31|The Playwright Theatre presents a comic musical revue about the neurosis of single life. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday|$25, $20 groups, $15 seniors and students|2119 E. 17th Ave., 303-499-0383, playwrighttheatre.com
“Phantom of the Opera”
-DEC. 4|Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday|$25-$70|Buell Theatre, DPAC, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100, denver center.org
COMEDY & DRAMA
“All My Sons”
-SA|World War II has ended and all Joe Keller wants for his family is the chance to live out the American Dream, but a terrible secret threatens to destroy everything. Final performances 8 p.m. today, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday|$34-$45|Space Theatre, DPAC, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org|*** 1/2
“An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe”
-SU|Hunger Artists Ensemble Theatre presents a reader’s theater presentation about the writer. Final performances 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday|$15, discounts available|Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock St., 303-893-5438, hungerar tists.org
“Appliance”
-NOV. 19|And Toto too Theatre Company presents the story of a woman’s journey through breast cancer. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday|$20|The Denver Victorian Theatre, 4201 Hooker St., 720-280-7058, andtototoo.org
“Breaking the Code”
-SU|The University of Colorado, Department of Theatre and Dance present this play about humanity based on the life of British mathematician Alan Turing. Times vary|$8-$15|Loft Theatre, CU-Boulder campus, 303-492-8181, cutheatre.org|BOULDER
“Bug”
-DEC. 17|Curious Theatre Company presents this play by Tracy Letts about a romance between a strange young drifter and a drug-addicted divorcee. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday with additional shows at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 and Dec. 17, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7. There is no show Nov. 24 |$17-$30, $13-$26 in advance|1080 Acoma St., 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org |****
“Daddy’s Dyin’ Who’s Got the Will?”
-NOV. 19|Colorado Stage Company presents this comedy about a family gathering around its dying patriarch. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. matinees Sunday and Nov. 13|$15, $12 seniors and students|Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., 303-471-8171, coloradostage.com|LONE TREE
“The Diary of Anne Frank”
-NOV. 12|Longmont Theatre Company presents the story of Anne Frank and her family who were forced into hiding because of persecution against Jews. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday with additional shows at 2 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Thursday. A free panel discussion is offered at 6 p.m. prior to the show on Thursday, call for more information|Tickets vary|513 Main St., 303-772-5200, long monttheatre.org|LONGMONT
“A Flea in Her Ear”
-SA|A farce set in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. Final performances 8 p.m. today, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday|$34-$45|Stage Theatre, DPAC, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org|*** 1/2
“Henry VI, Part III”
-NOV. 13|The University of Denver Department of Theatre presents this play by Shakespeare. 8 p.m. today and Saturday and Nov. 11-12, 2 p.m. Nov. 12-13|$10-$12, $5 student rush tickets with school I.D.|Elizabeth Erickson Byron Flexible Theatre, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., 303-357-2787
“Horror: The Transformation”/ “Realism: The Mythical Brontosaurus”
-DEC. 9|”Horror” is a psychological horror story that revolves around a family of intellectuals. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Dec. 10. “Realism” is a black comedy sparked by an unusual crisis of faith. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday with an additional show at 7 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 9|$15, $12 seniors and students|Buntport Theatre, 717 Lipan St., 720-946-1388, buntport.com|*** for “Horror”; *** for “Realism”
“Land of the Dolls”
-SA|The Bug Theatre and Paper Cat Productions present this parody of the 1960 cult classic “Valley of the Dolls.” Final performances 8 p.m. today and Saturday|$15, $12 seniors, students and groups|Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., 720-985-6886|*
“Matt and Ben”
-NOV. 26|Backstage Theatre presents the regional premiere play envisioning the story behind the friendship of two of Hollywood’s leading men . Matt (Damon) and Ben (Affleck). 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. There is no show Nov. 24|$15|121 S. Ridge St., 970-453-0199, backstagetheatre.org|BRECKENRIDGE
“Mother Courage and Her Children”
TH-NOV. 20|Metropolitan State College’s Theatre Program presents this anti-war drama. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Nov. 12 and Nov. 17-19, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 20|$15, $8 students with I.D., free MSCD students with I.D.|King Center, Eugenia Rawls Courtyard Theatre, Auraria campus, 303-556-2296
“Painting Churches”
-NOV. 12|The story of an elderly couple moving to their summer cottage and their daughter who comes to help them move and paint their portrait. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday|$16-$18|Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., 303-935-3044|GOLDEN |***
“A Place at Forest Lawn”
-NOV. 13|A cantankerous resident who lives in a Hollywood rest home. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. Wednesday. An audio-described performance is 2 p.m. Nov. 12 |$32-$42|Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 720-898-7200, arvada center.org|ARVADA|**
“The Male Intellect: New and Improved (With 60% More Truth!)”
-NOV. 19|A follow-up comedy to “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” with Robert Dubac. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday|$20|Rattlebrain Theater, 1601 Arapahoe St., 720-932-7384
“Orphans”
-NOV. 19|Theatre 13, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s resident theater group, presents the story of two orphaned brothers. 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday|$10-$13 Friday and Saturday, Thursdays are “Roll the Dice,” ticket range is $2-$12|BMoCA, 1750 13th St., 303-443-2122, bmoca.org|BOULDER
“Rasputin”
-NOV. 19|OpenStage Theatre & Company presents this look at the Russian monk who was murdered in 1917. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17|$20, $15 seniors and students, $13 matinee|Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., 970-221-6730, lctix.com|FORT COLLINS|***
“September Shoes”
-DEC. 17|The story of a couple who return to their Southwestern childhood home. 6:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday|$34-$45|Ricketson Theatre, DPAC, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org|***
“Stranger Than Fiction: Three One-Act Plays”
-NOV. 20|Red Rocks Community Theatre presents three one-act plays based on true stories. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. matinees Nov. 13 and 20. Talk-back sessions with the playwright, directors, cast and crew follows the Nov. 13 and Nov. 18 shows|$7-$9|Red Rocks Community College, 13300 W. Sixth Ave., 303-914-6458|LAKEWOOD
“The Sun That You Are/ El Sol Que Tu Eres”
-SU|University of Colorado at Denver, CU-Denver Live! and El Centro Su Teatro presents this bi-lingual play set in Mexico during the Days of the Dead. Final performances 8:05 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. matinee Sunday|$5-$15|Kenneth King Center, Auraria campus, 303-556-
2296, kennethkingcenter.org|*** 1/2
“Wait Until Dark”
-SU|The Evergreen Players open their 56th season with this thriller about a hidden fortune, three con men and a blind woman. Final performances 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday|$18, $14 seniors and students|Center/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, 303-670-9182, ever greenplayers.org|EVERGREEN
“Yet Another Random Act of Theatre: The Book of Love”
-W|Dividing Line and the Denver Book Mall present this comedy. Final performances 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday|$10|Denver Book Mall, 32 Broadway, 303-592-9045
DINNER THEATER
“Beauty & the Beast”
-JAN. 22|Disney’s Broadway favorite about the young woman and her journey to an enchanted castle. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. shows Wednesday-Sunday, noon buffet and 1:45 p.m. shows Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday|$34.95-$39.95|Season tickets, group rates and party accommodations available|Country Dinner Playhouse, 6875 S. Clinton St., 303-799-1410, countrydinnerplayhouse.com|GREENWOOD VILLAGE
“Blood Brothers”
-SA|A musical about best friends who are twins unknowingly separated at birth. 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m. show, today and Saturday|$34-$38|Carousel Dinner Theatre, 3509 S. Mason St., 970-225-2555, adinnertheatre.com|FORT COLLINS|***
“Forever Plaid”
-DEC. 31|The four-man doo-wop group known as The Plaids were on their way to stardom when they met an untimely demise. 6 p.m. doors open, 7:45 p.m. show Thursday-Saturday, noon doors, 1:45 p.m. matinee Sunday|$32.95-$34.95|Union Colony Dinner Theatre, 802 Ninth St., 970-352-2900, ucdin nertheatre.net|GREELEY
“I’ll Be Home For Christmas”
-DEC. 31|A show featuring music from the 40’s and early 50’s including special songs of the holiday season. Times vary|$21-$34, discounts available|Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., D-103, 303-279-7800|GOLDEN
“The King and I”
-MARCH 26|The story of a widowed English Governess who travels to Siam in 1862 to teach the King’s progeny. This is the dinner theater’s 100th production. 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|$27-$53|Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-6000, theatreinboulder.com|BOULDER|***
“My Way: A Frank Sinatra Tribute”
-SU|A celebration of the life of Sinatra. Times vary|$27.50-$37.50|Metro Playhouse, 701 Main St., 1224 N. 25th St., 970-255-0999|GRAND JUNCTION
“Murder at Haunted Blood Mansion”
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, death fordinner.com
“Oklahoma”
-DEC. 18 & DEC. 30-31|Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical about a young woman and the two rivals for her affections. 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 $8.95-$17.95. Children’s menu $8.95|Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., 303-682-9980, jesterstheatre.com|LONGMONT
CHILDREN’S
“Aesop-a-rebop”
-TH|Boulder’s Dinner Theatre Kid’s Kabaret presents several favorite Aesop fables. Dates, times vary|$7, group rates available|Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-6000|BOULDER
“Anastasia”
-NOV. 19|The children’s musical. 3 p.m. Saturday|$5|Jesters School for the Performing Arts, 224 Main St., 303-682-9980|LONGMONT
“Dracula: The Musical?”
-SU|The Younger Generation Players present a musical spoof of the horror tale. Final performances 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday |$12 |The Younger Generation Theatre, 2701 W. Oxford Ave., #3, 303-789-4444, ygplayers .org|ENGLEWOOD
“Go, Dog. Go!”
-NOV. 11|A play based on the children’s book of the same name by P.D. Eastman. Most shows are at 10 a.m. and noon Monday-Friday with some additional shows on the schedule|$7|Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.,720-898-7200, arvada center.org|ARVADA
“Young King Arthur”
-SA|The story of the young king with audience participation. 1:30 p.m. Saturday|$6 children, $5 adults |Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., D-103, 303-279-7800|GOLDEN
STAND-UP & IMPROVISATION
A.C.E.
F & SA|The comedy trio presents “Fresh!,” a comedic improv romp. 8 p.m.|$15|Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., 303-321-5925, avenuetheater.com, acecomedy.com
“Bleep the What?!”
-NOV. 12|Original scenes and songs from seven comedic actors. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday|$16, discounts available|Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, bovinemetropolis.com
Bleu Cow 5
-NOV. 19|A late-night variety show with a “naughty” edge. Midnight Saturday|$5|Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, bovinemetropo lis.com
Darryl Rhoades/Don Reese
Rhoades is on stage through Saturday; Reese performs Wednesday-Nov. 12. 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, witsendcomedy club.com|WESTMINSTER
Enchanted Grounds
SA|Comedy improv, 6 p.m. Saturdays|$5|1915 S. Havana St., 303-750-3144
Four Stand-Up Dads
M-TH|Dan St. Paul, Milt Abel, Tim Bedore and Kelly McDonald perform a show about fatherhood and suburban life. 7:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday with an additional show at 2 p.m. Wednesday|$26 center seats, $24 side seats|Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., 970-221-6730|FORT COLLINS
Improv Hootenanny
M|Different troupes, styles and performances Mondays at 7:30 p.m.|$5|Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, 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, impulsetheater.com
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|$5|Jazz@Jack‘s, 1553 Platte St., 303-433-1000
Greg Behrendt/ Kathleen Madigan
Behrendt performs today and Saturday; Madigan is on stage Wednesday-Nov. 13. 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, comedyworks.com
My 20th Class Reunion
W|An interactive performance down memory lane. 7 p.m. Wednesdays|$15|Rattlebrain Theater Company, 1601 Arapahoe St., 720-932-7384, rattlebraintheater.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., #202, 720-982-8174
Sanscript Players
-DEC. 22|Long-form improvisation. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays|$8, discounts available|Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, bovinemetropolis.com
Some Assembly Required
TU|Fast-paced improv group performs the second Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m.|$5|Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., 303-477-5977, someassemblyrequired.biz
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
