Theater openings
“Avenue Q”
Presented by Vintage Theatre through Jan. 8. See story, Page 1D.
“Cannibal! The Musical”
Trey Parker’s cult-hit musical about Colorado cannibal Alfred Packer, whose party meets a grisly fate when they get lost in the snowy mountains. Oh, and they sing and dance, too. Adult language and content. Through Nov. 26. Presented by The Next Pony at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., 303-477-9984 or
“Dave Shirley’s Rattlebrain”
Dave Shirley’s one-man show combining comedy, poorly performed magic, hands-free juggling and other worthless skills. Through Nov. 19. Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., 303-321-5925 or
“The Flaming of the Shrew”
This variation on Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” is set in present-day New Orleans, whith an an all-gay cast. Through Nov. 19. Presented by Lucky 20 Productions at the Betsy Stage, 1133 S. Huron St.,
“Forever Plaid”
Nostalgic musical about four dead teens who miraculously return to Earth to sings pop songs from the 1950s. Through Jan. 15. Union Colony Dinner Theatre, 802 Ninth Ave., Greeley, 970-352-2900 or
“The Great Goddess Bazaar”
Tammy Meneghini performs a collection of monologues about distinct female characters coping with the repercussions of life-altering choices, Through Sunday. Millibo Art Theatre, 1367 Pecan St., Colorado Springs, 719-685-4729 or
“Hairspray”
The upbeat John Waters musical about the chubby little white girl who singlehandedly integrates Baltimore in the 1960s. Through Nov. 20. Defiance Community Players, Glenwood Springs High School, 970 945-2174
“Phantom”
1992 variation on Gaston Leroux’s classic story, with music by Arthur Kopit and Maury Yeston. Through Feb. 18. Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., 303-449-6000 or
“A Rocky Mountain Holiday”
Miners Alley Playhouse’s original Christmas revue offers poetry, short stories and songs. Through Dec. 22. 1224 Washington St., Golden, 303-935-3044 or
“Troilus and Cressida”
Shakespeare set against the background of the Trojan War.” Through Nov. 27. Theatre ‘d Art ,128 N. Nevada St., Colorado Springs. 719-357-8321 or
“Wisdom in Uniform”
See Best Bets, Page 3D.
“The Wizard of Oz”
Dorothy and her pals the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Toto. Through Dec. 31. Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-794-2787 or
“Women of Will”
Tina Packer explores the female characters in Shakespeare’s canon. Through Sunday. Presented by TheatreWorks at the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater, corner of Union and Austin Bluffs Parkway on the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs campus, 719-255-3232 or .
