Theater openings
Theatre Aspen’s “The 39 Steps”
Through Aug. 18: 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. Hurst Theatre, 400 Rio Grande Place, 970-925-9313, or
Arvada Festival Playhouse’s “Altar Egos”
Through Aug. 5: A bride and groom’s plans for their simple wedding go wrong when their families get involved. The McMasters think the Frobishers are snooty, while the Frobishers think of the McMasters as hillbillies. 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., 303-422-4090 or
Senior Housing Options’ “Driving Miss Daisy”
Through Aug. 18: Alfred Uhry’s 1988 Pulitzer Prize-winner is made up of a series of scenes spanning 25 years. Hoke, a newly hired black chauffeur, drives Daisy Werthan, a rich, sharp-tongued Jewish widow of 72. The two, despite their differences, grow ever closer to, and more dependent on, each other. This benefit production stars Billie McBride, Dwayne Carrington and Sam Gregory. At the Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St., 303-595-4464, ext. 10, or
Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre Company’s “Fox on the Fairway”
Through Aug. 11: In this 2010 farce by Ken Ludwig (“Moon Over Buffalo”) Bingham, president of the Quail Valley Country Club, is in a difficult position: The golfer he thought would play for his club has switched sides to play for his arrogant opponent. Now the huge bet he had foolishly wagered is likely to be lost. At the Massari Performing Arts Center at Trinidad State Junior College, Trinidad, 719-846-4765 or
Little Theatre of the Rockies’ “The Full Monty”
Through Sunday: Based on the popular British film, five unemployed steelworkers (moved here to Buffalo) come up with a bold way to make some quick cash: By taking off their clothes. At Frasier Hall on the University of Northern Colorado campus, 17th St. between Ninth and 10th avenues, Greeley, 970-351-2200 or
Vintage Theatre’s “The Government Inspector”
Through Aug. 26: In Nikolai Gogol’s 19th-century dramatic satire, the system of graft, corruption and ineptitude in Czarist Russia plays out in a backwater town. Local leaders and their cronies curry favor by giving a visiting official money, women and more. But are they greasing the right man’s palm? Note new address: 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, 303-839-1361 or
Backstage Theatre’s “Leading Ladies”
Through Aug. 19: Backstage moves its recent staging of this Ken Ludwig farce to its home theater in Breckenridge. What can go wrong when two out-of-work actors decide to pass themselves off as the long-lost nephews of a very old, very sick, and very rich old lady? Only one thing — on their arrival, Jack and Leo discover their relatives aren’t nephews, but nieces. 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge, 970-453-0199 or
Spark Theater’s “The Love Potion”
Through Aug. 25: In this adaptation of Niccolo Machiavelli’s Italian comedy, “La Mandragola,” Callimaco falls in love with a married woman, so he gets her elderly husband, her mother and her priest tangled up in a complex plot to score a night with the woman of his dreams. Note new address: 985 Santa Fe Drive, 303-319-1342 or
Platte Valley Players’ “Of Mice and Men”
Through Aug. 5: John Steinbeck’s seminal work is the haunting tale of a mentally retarded giant and his level-headed guardian, who find work but no solace at a ranch. At the Armory in the Brighton Cultural Center, 300 Strong St., Brighton, 303-722-3657 or
Heritage Square Music Hall’s “Under the Gaslight”
Through Oct. 25: The Music Hall returns to its roots with this melodrama where audiences are encouraged to boo the villain and cheer the hero. 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, 303-279-7800 or
Mo Productions’ “Will & Grace: Who Killed Stan?”
Friday: A murder-mystery takeoff on the popular former NBC sitcom. $65 includes castle mini-tour, dinner buffet and show. Cash bar separate. At the Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 303-688-4600
Compiled by John Moore, Special to The Denver Post
