Theater openings
Dairy Center for the Arts’ “Failure: A Love Story”
Oct. 12-26: Set in 1928 in a clock shop on the edge of the Chicago River, “Failure: A Love Story” is a magical, musical fable about the triumphs, aspirations and untimely deaths of the Fail sisters, and the man who loved them all. 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-444-7328 or
Denver Center Theatre Company’s “The Most Deserving”
Oct. 11-Nov. 17: A small town arts council must award a local artist with a substantial award. This comedy explores how politics and gossip can sway our opinions on art. Ricketson Theatre, 1101 13th St., 303-893-4100 or
Festival Playhouse’s “Trick or Treat”
Oct. 11-27: A newly married couple purchases an old house in the historic community of Salem Farms, Mass., with plans of opening a bed-and-breakfast. Although they’ve run out of money, that’s the least of their worries. 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, 303-422-4090 or
Spotlight Theatre’s “Witness for the Prosecution”
Oct. 12-Nov. 9: From author Agatha Christie comes the story of deception and betrayal, following the brutal murder of the wealthy Emily French. John Hand Theatre, 7653 E. First Place, 720-880-8727 or
Vintage Theatre’s “Shadowlands”
Oct. 11-Nov.10: An epic love story about author C.S. Lewis and the outspoken Joy Davidman. After Lewis is forced to confront his own personal feelings on loss and love, the couple undergoes a deep transformation of faith and doubt. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, 303-856-7830 or
Compiled by Lucas Dean Fiser, Special to The Denver Post
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