Theater Openings
Armenians of Colorado/ Well Orchestrated Madness’ “I Am Alive” April 21: Love story told in song, and set during the Armenian genocide. $49. Newman Center, University of Denver, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., 303-871-6200 or
The Betsy Stage’s “Othello: A Khorus Line” April 17-May 23: Shakespeare’s drama about a military leader who succumbs to jealousy turned into a demi-musical. Free. 1133 S. Huron St., 720-328-5294 or
CenterStage Theatre Company’s “Shrek, the Musical”
April 17-19: Musical version of the popular animated film about an ogre with a big heart. $8-$14. Louisville Middle School, 1341 Main St., Louisville, shrekcenterstage.bpt.me
Denver Center’s “Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat” April 22-26: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s infectious pop musical that uses the Biblical story of a young brother cast out of his family, only to enjoy a triumphant return. $25-$95. Buell Theatre, 13th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100 or
Denver Center’s “Defending the Caveman” April 22-June 28: One-man show that attempts to disarm men and women engaged in the battle of the sexes, in humorous ways. $41. Garner Galleria Theatre, 13th and Curtis streets, 303-893-4100 or
Ignite Theatre’s “Tick…tick…BOOM!” April 17-May 17: Jonathan Larson’s (“Rent”) first musical about a young man in New York trying to write his first musical. $20-$28. Aurora Fox Studio Theater, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, 720-362-2697 or
Phamaly Theatre Company’s “Rapunzel” April 18-19, April 27 and May 2: Witty, tongue-in-cheek musical retelling of the fairy tale about a possessive mother, a tentative young man and a strong-willed young woman. $10-$15. April 18-19 at the Dairy Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; April 27 at Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., Greeley; May 2 at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield;
Spark Theatre’s “Colorado Playwright’s New Play Showcase” April 17-May 17: Three world-premiere plays by local playwrights are presented in repertory. $10. 985 Santa Fe Drive, 720-346-7396 or
Su Teatro’s “FirstEver WordFest” April 20-26: Weeklong festival of plays and poetry featuring Latino voices. $17-$20. 721 Santa Fe Drive, 303-296-0219 or
Compiled by Mark Collins, Special to The Denver Post
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