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Former Theater Critic

John Moore

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

<p>Dave Shirley puts every useless talent from his youth into his one-man comedy, "Dave Shirley's Rattlebrain," at the Avenue Theater.</p>

Theater review: Funnyman Dave Shirley’s one-man brain-rattler

May 2, 2016 at 8:31 p.m.

Theater review: Funnyman Dave Shirley's one-man brain-rattler

A photo from Tennessee Williams showcase reading at Visionbox in September. The 500-seat theater, buiit out of a former church, is located at 1477 Columbine St. in Denver.

Actor Bill Pullman returns to Denver with a Visionbox

May 2, 2016 at 7:44 p.m.

Actor Bill Pullman returns to Denver with a Visionbox

The Longmont Theatre Company's regional premiere of "Frost/Nixon" utilizes two live-feed cameras that simulate how 400 million television viewers witnessed the long-sought first confession of ex-President Richard Nixon to abuses of power.

Theater review: “Frost/Nixon” bout goes 15 rounds in Longmont

May 2, 2016 at 7:16 a.m.

Theater review: "Frost/Nixon" bout goes 15 rounds in Longmont

<p>The cast of Vintage Theatre's Colorado premiere of "Avenue Q": Back, from left: Michael Bouchard (Rod), Patrick Brownson (Trekkie Monster), Mark Shonsey (Nicky), Leslie Randle Chapman (Bad Idea Bear),Keith Rabin (Princeton). Front row: Anna High (Gary Coleman), Arlene Rapal (Christmas Eve), Eric Fry (Brian), Paul Jaquith (Bad Idea Bear), Carolyn Lohr (Kate Monster).</p> <p> </p> <p />

Sunny day: “Avenue Q” gets its first Denver address

May 2, 2016 at 6:21 a.m.

Sunny day: "Avenue Q" gets its first Denver address

<p>J. Anthony Crane as Scar in the national touring production of "The Lion King" now visiting Denver. Provided by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts</p>

Review: “The Lion King” still rules musical jungle

May 2, 2016 at 10:12 a.m.

Review: "The Lion King" still rules musical jungle

Lucetta (Meredith Young) and Julia (Alejandra Venancio)in Spark Theater's updated "Two Gentlemen of Verona."

“Two Gentlemen of Verona” as a modern-day bro-down

May 2, 2016 at 1:58 p.m.

"Two Gentlemen of Verona" as a modern-day bro-down

Charlie Miller, left, and Emily Tarquin, are co-curators of Off-Center @ The Jones, the Denver Center's new series of nontraditional programming. The program has been awarded with an 18-month, 127,150 Continuing Innovation Program grant.

Doris Duke Foundation awards Denver Center’s new alternative lab series $127,150

June 27, 2016 at 12:53 p.m.

Doris Duke Foundation awards Denver Center's new alternative lab series $127,150

Central City Opera's MADAMA BUTTERFLY (2010). Pictured (L to R): Yunah Lee (Cio-Cio San), Chad Shelton (Pinkerton). Photo by Mark Kiryluk

Dynamic pricing is a risky bet for arts organizations

May 2, 2016 at 6:08 a.m.

Dynamic pricing is a risky bet for arts organizations

<p>Associate director John Stefaniuk says "The Lion King" director Julia Taymor rediscovered rather than re-invented musical theater.</p>

How “The Lion King” changed theater

May 2, 2016 at 8:02 p.m.

How "The Lion King" changed theater

Kevin Leonard, Ben Hauth and Kate Moreland in Stephen J. Miller's "Here Be Dragons."

Passion, attitude drive pair of new comedies

May 2, 2016 at 7:57 p.m.

Passion, attitude drive pair of new comedies