LIDA Project’s “Auto-da-Fé”
Through June 2: The experimental collective’s 41st original work, written by Denver’s Rebecca Gorman O’Neill, is based on the once-banned 1935 book by Elis Canetti. This “War of the Roses” story follows a lone recluse, his infinite library of books and a simple housekeeper looking to better her status. It’s a darkly comedic view of human obsession, brought to life in a bombastic multimedia style. At the Laundry on Lawrence, 2701 Lawrence St., 720-221-3821, or
Lake Dillon’s “A Behanding in Spokane”
Through June 3: In Martin McDonagh’s latest dark comedy, his first set in America, Carmichael arrives in the town where suspects he’ll find his missing left hand after decades of searching. With a handful of unwelcome and peculiar guests in his hotel room, Carmichael resorts to some underhanded methods. 176 Lake Dillon Drive, Dillon, 970-513-9386 or
Longmont Theatre Company’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”
Through May 26: Based on the 1988 film, this Broadway musical centers on two competing con men living on the French Riviera. The competition between suave Lawrence Jameson and rookie con man Freddy comes to a head over their scheme to extract $50,000 from a female heiress named Christine Colgate. 513 Main St., Longmont, 303-772-5200 or
11 Minutes Theatre Company’s “Fuenteovejuna (The Sheep’s Well)”
Through June 2: Lope de Vega’s 16th-century political drama asks if it is ever acceptable to torture or kill another person out of revenge. It is set in a town where a terrifying tyrant will do whatever is necessary until a young woman spearheads a bloody revolution. At the Su Teatro Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, 720-333-3499
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s “Hairspray”
Through June 3: The upbeat Broadway musical about the chubby little white girl who singlehandedly integrates Baltimore in the 1960s. Based on the John Waters film. 30 W. Dale St., 719-634-5583 or
Compiled by John Moore, Special to The Denver Post
