This week’s video podcast: Chazz Palminteri
Stage and screen star Chazz Palminteri talks directly to Denver Post readers about why they should come see his one-man play, “A Bronx Tale” at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House from June 9-21. Run time: 1 minute
Coming in Friday’s Denver Post: Our interview with Chazz Palminteri
This week’s theater openings
Opening Friday, June 5, through Aug. 23: Candlelight Dinner Playhouse’s “The Wizard of Oz” Johnstown
Opening Friday, June 5, through Aug. 15: Carousel Dinner Theatre’s “All Shook Up” Fort Collins
Opening Friday, June 5, through Sept. 26: Thin Air Theatre’s “The Fantasticks” Cripple Creek
Opening Saturday, June 6, through July 12: Bas Bleu’s “I’m Not Rappaport” Fort Collins
This week’s theater closings
Sunday, May 31: Backstage’s “The Syringa Tree” Breckenridge
Sunday, May 31:Fine Arts Center’s “The Music Man” Colorado Springs
Sunday, May 31:Miners Alley Playhouse’s “Move Over, Mrs. Markham” Golden
Sunday, May 31:Candlelight Dinner Playhouse’s “A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline” Johnstown
Sunday, May 31:Manitou Art Theater’s “52 Pick Up” Colorado Springs
Sunday, May 31:Westcliffe Players’ “The Odd Couple” (female version)
Saturday, June 6: Paragon’s “Bus Stop”
This week’s video podcast:
Running Lines at the 25th annual Denver Public Schools Shakespeare Festival
This week, Denver Post theater critic John Moore gives you a tour of the 25th annual Denver Public Schools Shakespeare Festival on May 8, 2009. Run time: 10 minutes. Our video includes introductory remarks from Denver Center chairman Daniel L. Ritchie; festival founder Joe Craft receiving a prestigious award from the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.; excerpts from a few of the hundreds of performances; and snapshots by Evan Semon and John Moore.
This week’s bet bet: “That was Loud, This is Now”
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Every time the Heritage Square Music Hall tries to silence its “Loud” franchise, the fans call it back. The latest installment of silly pop-music revues is “That was Loud, This is Now,” through Sept. 6. For 11 years, this group of perpetually young (at heart) friends has gathered to rock out to everything from the Beatles to the Spice Girls. This time, the gang performs at a retirement community. The music includes songs by Shania Twain, the Blues Brothers and more. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays (food service 90 minutes before) at 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden. $27.50-$40.50. 303-279-7800 or . John Moore
Most recent theater openings
“Annie” Classic musical about the spunky, Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents. Songs include: “Tomorrow” and “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Through Sept. 5. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-6000 or
“52 Pick Up” The story of one couple’s relationship is told in 52 short scenes, the order of which is determined by a deck of cards and a game of 52 Pick Up. Through Sunday. Gemma Wilcox Productions at the Manitou Art Theater,1367 Pecan St., Colorado Springs, 719-685-4729 or
“Quilters” The Denver Center Theatre Company brings back the Tony-nominated musical it birthed in 1983, a mosaic of short scenes exploring frontier life. Through July 12. Stage Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100 or
Complete theater listings
Go to our complete list of in Colorado, including summaries, run dates, addresses, phones and links to every company’s home page. Or check out our listings or
Re-cap: This week’s theater coverage in The Denver Post
JOHN MOORE’S COLUMN:
Civic shutdown: The financially troubled New Denver Civic Theatre is shutting down until July 6 to reorganize every aspect of its business operation.
NEWS OF THE WEEK:
Laughing at economy: Colorado theater audiences that are offering modestly priced comedies are experiencing what are, for them, robust attendance figures.
REVIEWS:
“Quilters” ***1/2 DenverCenter Theatre Company revives its 1982 homegrown hit.
“Joseph K” ***1/2 LIDA Project’s look inside Kafka’s paranoid mind.
“Kimberly Akimbo” *** Vintage offers us a teen wise beyond her years.
AUDITIONS: Complete list, updated up to three times a week.
