Theater Openings
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company’s “Vera Rubin: Bringing the Dark to Light”
Jan. 21-Feb. 6: New play that explores the life and work of a groundbreaking astronomer, performed by two actors under a 360-degree, multimedia dome. $25. CU’s Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr., Boulder; 800-838-3006 or .
Curious Theatre Company’s “Sex With Strangers”
Jan. 16-Feb. 20: Regional premiere of a rom-com about two writers trapped in a cabin who inevitably explore the divide between generations and communication in the high-tech age. $18-$44. 1080 Acoma St., Denver; 303-623-0524 or .
The Edge Theater Company’s “Medea”
Jan. 15-Feb. 14: Contemporary translation of the Greek tragedy about a woman scorned. $26. 1560 Teller St., Lakewood; 303-232-0363 or .
Funky Little Theater Company’s “Italy”
Jan. 15-30: World premiere of a romantic comedy among show-biz folks in Los Angeles and Florence, Italy. $11-$15. 2109 Templeton Gap Road, Colorado Springs; .
Littleton Town Hall Arts Center’s “Violet”
Jan. 15-Feb. 7: Musical about a young woman’s quest for beauty amid the image-obsessed 1960s. $22-$42. 2450 W. Main St., Littleton; 303-794-2787 or .
Longmont Theatre Company’s “Yankee Tavern”
Jan. 15-24: Dramatic thriller about a stranger with a conspiracy theory. $16-$18. 513 Main St., Longmont; 303-772-5200 or .
Midtown Arts Center’s “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change”
Jan. 15-March 4: Comedic celebration of contemporary courtship that takes on truths and myths of romance. $54-$64. 3750 S. Mason St., Fort Collins; 970-225-2555 or .
Millibo Art Theatre’s “Echo”
Jan. 21-31: An actress weaves together stories of a childhood spent in Africa. 1626 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, 719-465-6321 or .
Pace Center’s “Mary Poppins”
Jan. 15-31: A magical nanny flies in to save the Banks children – and the day – in this musical based on the beloved Disney film. $16-$25. 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker; 303-6800 or .
Progressive Theatre Company’s “Oleanna”
Jan. 16-Feb. 21: David Mamet’s exploration of sexual harassment in a university setting. $13-$16. Jan. 16-17, Buntport Theatre, 717 Lipan St., Denver; Jan. 31, and Feb. 20-21, John Hand Theater, 7653 E. First Place, Denver; Feb. 6, Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora; .
Springs Ensemble Theatre’s “The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence”
Jan. 21-Feb. 7: The famed sidekick takes the forefront in this 2014 Pulitzer Prize finalist. $15. 1903 E. Cache la Poudre St., Colorado Springs, 719-357-3080 or .
Square Product Theatre’s “Byhalia, Mississippi”
Jan. 16: Staged reading of a new play about a young white woman who unexpectedly gives birth to a black baby, setting the small town into turmoil. $5-$8. The Acting Studio in the Department of Theatre and Dance, CU-Boulder;
Stories on Stage’s “Finding Your Way”
Jan. 16: Funny and inspiring stories of young people finding their way in the world, read by actors. $15-$28. Su Teatro Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver; 303-494-0523 or .
Vintage Theatre Company’s “The Normal Heart”
Jan. 15-Feb. 21: Drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS epidemic. $20-$30. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora; 303-856-7830 or .
Compiled by Mark Collins, Special to The Denver Post
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