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Former Theater Critic

John Moore

John Moore is The Denver Post's former theater critic.

Lincoln Thompson and Caitlin Wise in the Denver Center's National Theatre Conservatory performance of Ah, Wilderness."

Denver Center chairman: NTC closure “a bottom-line decision”

July 26, 2016 at 4:39 p.m.

Denver Center chairman: NTC closure "a bottom-line decision"

At $65 million and counting, "Spider- Man: Turn Off the Dark" is by far the most expensive and ambitious musical undertaking in Broadway history. The musical officially opens Tuesday.

Broadway 2011: Catch it if you can

May 3, 2016 at 1:33 a.m.

Broadway 2011: Catch it if you can

The Museum of Arts and Design is showing an exhibit of renewable and recycled art.

New to New York: A newbie sets out to discover five funky places

May 3, 2016 at 1:38 a.m.

New to New York: A newbie sets out to discover five funky places

Bobby Cannavale could do better than to trust Chris Rock to be his sponsor in the acidic but very funny blue-collar comedy, "The Mother(expletive) With the Hat."

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May 3, 2016 at 1:40 a.m.

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Constantine Maroulis, center, reprises his Tony- nominated performance as Drew in the national touring production of the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages," opening Tuesday in Denver. To relive the 1980s through "ROA," he said, "One manages to appreciate the stupidity and celebrate the great songwriting in a whole new way."

Denver-bound “Rock of Ages” defies expiration expectations

July 26, 2016 at 4:39 p.m.

Denver-bound "Rock of Ages" defies expiration expectations

Top row, from left: Caitlin Wise, Genesis Oliver, Lincoln Thompson. Middle row: Allison Pistorius, Chad Callaghan, John DiAntonio, Mandi Masden. Bottom row: Quentin Crump, Tamara Hoffman, Tom Coiner.

Last-ditch attempt to save Denver Center’s National Theatre Conservatory fails

May 3, 2016 at 6:55 a.m.

Last-ditch attempt to save Denver Center's National Theatre Conservatory fails

In "Damn Yankees," what Lola (Ronni Gallup) wants is Joe (Russell Mernaugh).

“Damn Yankees”: Some hits, and a few errors

May 3, 2016 at 6:58 a.m.

"Damn Yankees": Some hits, and a few errors

The acclaimed Creede Repertory Theatre has attracted many quality actors from Denver over the years. Of late, many of the actors it brings in from all over the country have continued on to Denver and Colorado Springs, invigorating those theater scenes. Some of each gathered at the Buckhorn Exchange for this Vanity Fair-inspired shot. From left, Steven Cole Hughes (standing), John Arp (seated), Rachel Bouchard, Jessica Jackson, Michael Bouchard, Diana Dresser (seated), Adrian Egolf (back), Laura Jo Trexler, Kate Berry and Jake Walker.

Creede actors invading, invigorating Denver stages

May 3, 2016 at 1:28 p.m.

Creede actors invading, invigorating Denver stages

Christopher Wood and Elizabeth Judd in "Spring Awakening."

Gravity Defied, renamed Ignite Theatre, grabs first rights to “Spring Awakening”

May 3, 2016 at 1:29 p.m.

Gravity Defied, renamed Ignite Theatre, grabs first rights to "Spring Awakening"

After 60 years and more than 100 plays, Jonathan Farwell can now add "King Lear" to his resume. Garwell stars for OpenStage, opening tonight.

Jonathan Farwell, 79, is finally king for a play

May 3, 2016 at 7:46 a.m.

Jonathan Farwell, 79, is finally king for a play