Dangerous Theatre’s “Black Stockings”
Through March 4: A return engagement for this controversial morality play about the atrocities of war and sex. Presented in Brechtian style, it focuses on two British prostitutes who ask, “Why is it that despicable acts that take place during a war effort are deemed less vulgar just because the war seems to justify the act?” 2620 W. Second Ave., 720-233-4703 or
Vintage Theatre’s “Becky’s New Car”
Through Feb 19: Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Denver native Steven Dietz’s serio-comedy about a middle-aged woman who is literally handed the keys to a new life when a grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where she works. 2119 E. 17th Ave., 303-839-1361 or
Steel City’s “Boy Gets Girl”
Through Jan. 29: Theresa’s blind date with Tony seems to go well and she agrees to dinner. But when flowers arrive every day and the phone keeps ringing, she doesn’t know whether to feel flattered, angry or threatened. By Rebecca Gilman. At Central High School, 216 E. Orman Ave., Pueblo, 719-994-8298 or
Now or Never’s “The Crane Wife”
Today and Saturday: This is a puppet theater performance based on the Japanese folk tale of the same name. In a snowy Japanese village, the world of young Yohei changes forever when he saves a crane that transforms into a beautiful maiden. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday at the Boulder Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., 303-441-3100 or
The Edge’s “Glengarry Glen Ross”
Through Feb. 19: In David Mamet’s darkly comic and profane 1984 Pulitzer winner, four corrupt real-estate salesmen struggle to win a cutthroat sales contest. Strong language. For mature audiences. 9797 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, 303-232-0363 or
The Moon Theatre’s “The Kitchen Witches”
Through Jan. 29: Dolly and Isobel are archrivals on TV’s The Food Network who find themselves improbably teamed up on the same cooking show. When they two attempt to co-host in front of a live studio audience, think Martha Stewart collides with Jerry Springer. Featuring cameos by noteworthy locals. At the Rialto Theatre, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland, 970-962-2120 or
StageDoor Theatre’s “Moonlight and Magnolias”
Through Feb. 4: It’s 1939 and Hollywood producer David O. Selznick has shut down production of “Gone With the Wind” because the script just isn’t working. So he locks director Victor Fleming and scriptwriter Ben Hecht in a room until they get it right. 27357 Conifer Road, Conifer, 303-886-2819, 800-838-3006 or
The Avenue’s “String of Pearls”
Through Feb. 25: The Avenue Theater, which launched the “Girls Only” craze five years ago, presents Michele Lowe’s play as its fifth annual women-centric, winter offering. This affecting drama follows one string of pearls, and the lives (and necks) it touches over 35 years. The Avenue has entered into a relationship with a nonprofit organization called Free the Girls, which provides business opportunities to women rescued from sex trafficking. “String of Pearls” audiences are asked to bring bras for donation, which will be sent to the rescued women to sell. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. 417 E. 17th Ave., 303-321-5925 or .
Stories on Stage’s “Very, Very, VERY Short Stories”
Saturday only: This ongoing series features themed programs in which excerpts of short stories and essays are read. This time, “Very, Very, VERY Short Stories” will consist of two- to three-minute stories, read by members of the inventive Buntport Theater ensemble. The challenge in this form of storytelling is to tell a complete tale, with a beginning, middle and end, in which every single word is essential. 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Su Teatro’s Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive; 303-494-0523 or
Denver Center Theatre Company’s “The Whale”
Through Feb. 19: This first of three upcoming world-premiere plays by Denver’s regional theater company focuses on a morbidly obese, homebound man who hasn’t seen his ex-wife or daughter in the 17 years since his life partner’s death. In failing health, Charlie fends off family, friends and church as he doggedly tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. By Samuel D. Hunter. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. Fridays; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Sundays at the Ricketson Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100 or
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Compiled by John Moore, Special to The Denver Post
