Theater openings
“The Will Rogers Follies”
See story, right. Through Aug. 30. “Beauty and the Beast”
The tale as old as time about the horrible, cursed beast who learns to love just in the rose-thorn-prick of time. Through June 1. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., 719-634-5583 or csfinearts .
“The Denver Project”
Curious Theatre connects stories of Denver’s homeless through tribal rhythm, physical theater and song. World premiere by Bronx- based playwrights Steven Sapp and Mildred Ruiz. Through June 21. 1080 Acoma St., 303-623-0524 or .
“The History Boys”
British history pupils in a boys grammar school prepare for their university entrance examinations. Through June 28. Theatre Group, 1124 Santa Fe Drive, 303-777-3292 or .
“Kiss Me, Kate”
The contemporary musical variation of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” with songs like “Another Op’nin’ ” and “Too Darn Hot.” Through May 18. Boulder Broadway Company, Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, 303-987-7845 or .
“Lend Me a Tenor”
Ken Ludwig’s popular farce about a fundraiser for the Cleveland Opera Company that unravels before anyone leaves their hotel room. Through May 25. E-Project, 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or .
“McGuinn and Murry”
A remount of Buntport Theater’s lighthearted and creative comic spoof of 1940s crime noir on a transformational set that exemplifies the company’s innovative theatrical style. Live accompaniment by The Hoagies on May 14. Through May 29. 717 Lipan St., 720-946-1388 or .
“The Memo”
Paul Wilson’s new translation of Vaclav Havel’s 1965 communist-inspired comedy about communication — or lack thereof — in the workplace. Through May 31. Theatre Company of Lafayette, 300 E. Simpson St., 720-209-2154 or .
Complete theater listings
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Compiled by John Moore
