Little Theatre of the Rockies’ “The 39 Steps”
Through Sunday: In this quirky British send-up of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 spy thriller, four actors play more than 150 roles, retooling the classic thriller into a hilarious comedy that manages to be faithful to the movie. At the Langworthy Theatre in Gray Hall, 20th Street and 10th Avenue on the University of Northern Colorado campus, Greeley, 970-351-2200 or
Henry Strater Theatre’s “Two Orphans”
Through Sept. 22: This Durango company’s annual summer “boo the villain” melodrama, subtitled, “In the Hands of Heaven,” originally premiered in Paris in 1874. Two sweet orphans have come to Paris to find a doctor to cure Louise of her blindness, but they are separated when Henriette is abducted by the dastardly villains who take her to a house of ill repute. After all manner of misfortune, happiness reigns. 699 Main Ave., Durango, 970-375-7160 or
National touring production of “The Addams Family”
Through July 1: The weird and wonderful 1960s TV family comes to life in this macabre new Broadway musical comedy created by “Jersey Boys” authors Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with composer Andrew Lippa (“The Wild Party”). The story centers on Wednesday Addams, who has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. Yes, the ultimate princess of darkness has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up. At the Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100 or
StageDoor Theatre’s “Almost, Maine”
Through June 23: In this series of comic and often heartfelt scenes by John Cariani, the Northern Lights hover in the star-filled sky over a small Maine town called “Almost.” The residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often touching ways. 27357 Conifer Road, Conifer, 303-886-2819, 800- 838-3006 or
Rocky Mountain Rep’s “Anything Goes”
Through Aug. 25: In this classic Cole Porter Broadway musical, Reno Sweeney boards a Europe-bound liner to dissuade Billy Crocker from pursuing Hope Harcourt. Crocker has boarded without a ticket, so he is forced to adopt a number of disguises. Also aboard the Reverend Dr. Moon, whom the FBI has branded “Public Enemy 13.” His ambition is to rise to the top of the list. 404 Vine St., Grand Lake, 970-627-3421 or
Su Teatro’s “Chicanos Sing the Blues”
Through June 24: What happens at the intersection of Big Mama Thornton and Lydia Mendoza? The late poet Gil Scott-Heron said, “There are at least 500 shades of the blues,” so one of them must be brown. This company-created musical directed by Anthony J. Garcia and Daniel Valdez chronicles a fictitious Chicano blues man who finds himself at a crossroads. The blues tradition is textured here by the rhythms of the Chicano experience: corridos, rancheras, huapangos, doo wop and Motown. 721 Santa Fe Drive, 303-296-0219 or
Performance Now’s “Footloose, the Musical”
Through July 1: Inspired by the 1984 Kevin Bacon film, Ren moves with his mother to a small town where dancing is prohibited by law. Ren, of course, ends up at odds with the town and the local minister. Songs include “Holding Out for a Hero,” “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Almost Paradise” and the title tune, with original songs written for the stage adaptation. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, 303-987-7845 or
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse’s “Godspell”
Through Aug. 4: Stephen Schwartz’s energetic musical based on the gospel of St. Matthew is filled with popular songs and irresistible good will. In nearly entirely improvised fashion, a group of friends act out the story of Jesus. 4747 Market Place Drive, Johnstown, 970-744-3747, 1-877-240-4242 or
Adams Mystery Playhouse’s “I Love You To Death”
In these interactive dinner-theater mysteries, you find clues, meet suspicious characters, eat dinner food and solve a murder. Appropriate for all ages. 2406 Federal Blvd., 303-455-1848 or #8232;
Compiled by John Moore, Special to The Denver Post
