On stage

After the end: Immersive theatrical experience that guides audiences between scenes in which characters from the novel come to life; on stage through 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 Sunday, Phamaly Theatre Company, Kilstrom Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $20-$40; denvercenter.org.

From Doucet: A Southern belle finds herself in New York’s 1980s East Village and has her eyes opened in this romantic comedy; on stage through Sept. 22, Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora; $20-$37; vintagetheatre.org.

The Dover Road: Historical comedy about marriage and divorce; on stage through Sept. 1, Upstart Crow Theatre Company, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; thedairy.org.

An evening of one-act plays from Colorado: Two new plays by local writers; on stage through Saturday, Coal Creek Theater of Louisville, Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant St., Louisville; $15; cctlouisville.org.

Gin and Gothic – A Bronte Rock Story: Victorian literary romance meets rock ‘n’ roll; onstage through Saturday, 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 Saturday, The Arch, 3001 Walnut St., Denver; $29-$220; hedwigdenver.com.

School of Rock: Stage musical version of the hit film; on stage through September 15, Miners Alley Playhouse, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden; minersalley.com.

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 Sunday, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; denvercenter.org.

Coming soon

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.

Erma Bombeck — At the end of her wisdom: The famous humorist comes to life; Sept. 4-22, Garner Galleria Theater, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $53; denvercenter.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.

Kimberly Akimbo: National Broadway tour of new musical about growing up and aging; September 22-October 5, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $46-$143; 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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