Here’s a complete rundown of the remaining Colorado theater companies that are still offering holiday-themed plays and musicals. Our list includes dates, prices, ticket information and links to every company’s web site (in alphabetical order by show title):
“The 1940s Radio Christmas Carol” (Fort Collins)
Bas Bleu Theatre presents the long-awaited world-premiere sequel to “The 1940s Radio Hour.” This comedy (not musical) follows a hapless troupe of 1943 radio actors whose version of “A Christmas Carol” goes comically astray. 7:30 Fridays-Saturdays, 7:30 most Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. most Sundays through Dec. 30. Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine St., Fort Collins, 970-498-8949, . And here’s and here’s
“The 1940s Radio Hour” (Boulder)
A “live” radio broadcast of a musical variety show on Dec. 21, 1942, in New York City. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:45 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 1:45 and 7:45 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 26 (dinner service 90 minutes before); additional performances in December. $34-$53. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-449-6000, . And here’s .
“Angel of the Christmas Mine”
Thin Air Theatre Company presents this holiday story about an 1890s mining mishap with a happy ending. 7 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays; through Dec. 31. $7-$11. Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, 719-689-6402,
“A Christmas Survival Guide”
In songs and sketches, stressed characters learn to cope with the season in ways both hilarious and heartwarming. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 30. $12-$22. Lake Dillon Theatre Company, 176 Lake Dillon Drive, 970-513-9386, .
“A December Suite”
The persnickety Fitzenstarts Sisters and their rambunctious music students stage a winter recital where backstage blunders give way to on-stage triumphs. Music includes Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi and Shostakovich. Nondenominational. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 30. $8-$10. Crossroads Theatre, 2590 Washington St., 303-832-0929, .
“From Rags to Riches”
A wealthy, widowed businessman adopts five daughters to live with him at his mansion. Almost daily through Dec. 31. $23.50-$36.50. (Also staging “Santa Needs a Holiday” for children 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 29; $5-$6). Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, 303-279-7800,
“Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”
A new stage adaptation of the classic film by the Denver Center Theatre Company and Denver Center Attractions. Two song-and-dance men team up with a sister act to save their former general’s country inn following World War II. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 30. $10-$95. Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100, . And here’s and here’s
“The SantaLand Diaries” (Winter Park)
An unemployed man’s experiences working as a Macy’s SantaLand elf. Dates vary through Dec. 29. $12-$17. Grand Theatre, 78415 Park Place, Winter Park, 970-726-5048 or .
“Scrooge”
The 20th anniversary production at Jesters Dinner Theatre. 7:30 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 (except 2 p.m. Dec. 30). Dinner 90 minutes previous. Sing-along performance Dec. 26. Call for prices. 224 Main St., Longmont, 303-682-9980 or .
“Scrooge: The Musical”
The Cabaret Dinner Theatre’s take on the holiday classic. Evening shows 7 p.m., matinees 1 p.m. through Jan. 13 (call for details). $37.50-$45. Cabaret Dinner Theatre, 701 Main St., Grand Junction, 970-255-0999, .
“Tiny Tim is Dead”
A collection of urban street people re-enact “A Christmas Carol” for a woman’s son in this gritty, heartfelt variation. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays through Jan. 5. $12-22 (2-for-1 Thursdays). Presented by Theatre Group at Theatre Off-Broadway, 1124 Santa Fe Drive, 303-777-3292, . And here’s
“A Tuna Christmas” (Winter Park)
A look at the disasters plaguing the town of Tuna, Texas, 24 hours before Christmas. Performance dates vary through Dec. 30. $12-$17. Grand Theatre, 78415 Park Place, Winter Park, 970-726-5048 or .
Compiled by John Moore and Vickie Heath
