Broadway performance of ‘Wicked’ in Denver, ‘Seussical’ in Longmont and more – Longmont Times-Call
On stage
After the end: Immersive theatrical experience that guides audiences between scenes in which characters from novels come to life; onstage Wednesday, Sept. 14, Anythink Libriaries/The Catamounts, Anythink Library, 9417 Huron St., Thornton; free; thecatamounts.org.
A chorus line: Musical set over a single day in the lives of 17 Broadway dancers; on stage through August 25, Phamaly Theatre Company, Kilstrom Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $20-$40; denvercenter.org.
Dark field: Immersive theater experience in a strange new world; onstage through Sunday, DCPA Off-Center and Realscape Productions, The Bird Lot, 2532 Larimer St., Denver; denvercenter.org.
Gin and Gothic – A Bronte Rock Story: Victorian literary romance meets rock ‘n’ roll; on stage through August 24, Band of Toughs, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $34; bandoftoughs.org.
Hedwig and the angry customs: Rock musical about a young man with an unusual story; on stage through August 17, The Arch, 3001 Walnut St., Denver; $29-$220; hedwigdenver.com.
Macbeth: A would-be king’s ambitions descend into chaos; on stage through Sunday, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Roe Green Theatre, University Theatre Building; $22-$76; cupresents.org.
The Merry Wives of Windsor: In Shakespeare’s bawdy comedy, Falstaff is in search of a rich wife; on stage through Sunday, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Roe Green Theatre, University Theatre Building; $28-$81; cupresents.org.
School of Rock: Stage musical version of the hit film; on stage through September 15, Miners Alley Playhouse, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden; minersalley.com.
The Second City – Comedian Rhapsody: Brand new revue from the Second City Touring Company; on stage through Sunday, Garner Galleria Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $48-52; denvercenter.org.
Seussian: Musical featuring Dr. Seuss’s most beloved characters; on stage through Sept. 1, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; $19-$50; jesterstheatre.com.
Evil: National tour of hit Broadway musical that imagines the backstory to “The Wizard of Oz”; on stage through August 25, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; denvercenter.org.
Coming soon
From Doucet: A Southern belle finds herself in New York’s 1980s East Village and has her eyes opened in this romantic comedy; August 23-September 22, Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora; $20-$37; vintagetheatre.org.
The Dover Road: Period comedy about marriage and divorce; August 22 – September 1, Upstart Crow Theatre Company, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.
Dracula – A feminist revenge fantasy: New version of the story, based on Bram Stoker’s novel; September 27-November 3, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; arvadacenter.org.
Hamlet: Shakespeare’s psychological revenge thriller; September 13-October 6, Denver Center Theatre Company, Wolf Theatre, 14th and Curtis Streets, Denver; denvercenter.org.
I am not your perfect Mexican daughter: A high school student’s life is turned upside down when her older – and perfect – sister is killed in a tragic accident; September 27 – November 3, Denver Center Theatre Company, Kilstrom Theatre, 14th and Curtis Streets, Denver; denvercenter.org.
Queer reading series: Three new short plays; Sept. 3, And Toto too Theatre Company, Roaming Gnome Theatre, 10255 E. 25th Ave., Unit 5, Aurora; $7; andtototoo.org.
Waitress: Musical written by Sara Bareilles based on the film of the same name; August 30 – October 13, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; arvadacenter.org.
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