This weekend’s theater openings
“The Curious Savage”
A wealthy and charitable widow gives away much of her family’s wealth, to the ire of her greedy stepchildren who have her locked up. Through April 19. Gaslight Theatre, 7287 Lowell Blvd., Westminster, 720-232-7285 or
“Defending the Caveman”
Colorado native Cody Lyman is back for another run of the one-man show that offers insights into contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and erogenous zones. Through April 20. New Denver Civic, 721 Santa Fe Dr., 303-309-3773 or the
“Dinner With Friends”
When one couple sets up another, only to fail, the first pair find that their trust in their friends — and each other — is threatened. Through April 20. Vintage Theatre, 2199 E. 17th Ave., 303-839-1361 or
“In the Belly of the Whale”
Jonathan Bender plays nine characters in this one-man investigation into what it means to be Jewish in America today. Through April 13. At the Mizel Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., 303-316-6360, or .
“Luau for King Lear”
In this Pat Cook farce, a theater company mounts a luau-themed tragedy to save their building. Through April 12. Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., 303-422-4090 or .
“The Merry Wives of Windsor”
A 1920s take on Shakespeare’s comedy. See story, Page 1F. Through April 19. Denver Center Theatre Company, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100 or .
“Reefer Madness”
Inspired by the notorious 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film, this campy musical follows the trials and tribulations of adolescent Jimmy Harper as he falls into the wacky depths of “the demon weed.” Through April 27. Backstage Theatre, 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge, 970-453-0199 or .
“Wings”
Company founder Wendy Ishii plays a daring aviatrix who suddenly finds herself coping with the debilitating aftermath of a stroke. Through May 4. Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine St., Fort Collins, 970-498-8949 or .
Complete theater listings
Go to our complete list of all current productions in Colorado, including summaries, run dates, addresses, phones and links to every company’s home page. .
— Compiled by John Moore
