Don’t Be Afraid of this “Virginia Woolf”…
Watching “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” in the intimate Spark Theater, one word comes immediately mind, “marathon.” The beastly show is three acts with two intermissions and nearly three hours long. If you can’t fulfill dramatic gold in that time frame, one might worry that you simply don’t have the chops. But thanks to the...
“Miracle on 34th Street” is a Christmas story for all ages…
Miracle on 34th Street, the title is instantly recognizable and for a holiday production, why not select a show that already has quite a bit of following based on the title alone? Arvada Center’s production of Miracle is cute, enjoyable and a welcomed change from the standard and expected holiday productions everyone is used to....
“Dixie’s…” is NOT just about bowls…
Dixie Longate loves booze, sex and definitely Tupperware. As an ex-con from Alabama, Dixie realized she could make a living selling Tupperware and that by doing so she could inspire people as well. Fast-forward, and we are sitting inside the Garner Galleria Theatre, with pens and catalogues in hand, enjoying cocktails and raffles in the...
“Memphis” lives in Denver…Hockadoo!
Memphis is the story of R&B in the 50s and how it crossed into the “white folk” music along with love and race relations. The play is set, very clearly, in a segregated Memphis, TN. From the get go, racial tension manifests itself and the tone is set on the harsh and ugly realities of...
“The Giver” delivers a message beyond it’s time…
As a 5th grader, many years ago, this writer was asked to read a little book called “The Giver” for a class reading assignment. The Giver introduces the viewers to a seemingly utopian society through the eyes of twelve-year-old Jonas. Things are orderly and simple. Each person has a distinct place in society and clear-cut duties. The...
Midtown’s “Heights” has quite the highs but also a few lows…
Before we begin, for the sake of full disclosure, back in May of 2012, I submitted my headshot and resume to this particular production. I never received an email response and therefore never thought twice about it. This review has no connection with said submission, any and all criticisms are based on elements of the...
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is definitely Great Big Stuff…
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Arvada Center is ALL about the CON. Lawrence is a suave, smooth talking con man with a pretty sweet set up in Beaumont Sur Mer in the French Riviera. With his sidekick Chief of Police Andre Thibault, he relieves various rich debutantes of their precious valuables. The year is going...
“The Book of Mormon” Will Certainly Enlighten You and Me (But Mostly Me)…
When South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone get together to make a joke, nobody is off-limits. The duo have made jokes about nearly everyone. It’s almost an honor to be on the receiving end of their spoofs and impressions. So when the two announced they were taking their shot at Broadway, fans and...
Denver Center Announces the 2013/2014 Season…
At 5:15 today, the Denver Center for Performing Arts released the 2013/2014 season line-up and it is certainly something special. What are you looking forward to seeing the most? Tell us below. War Horse: January 8-20, 2013 In Devon at the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert Narracott’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to...
“The Addams Family” musical is anything but normal…
It’s been more than 70 years since Charles Addams started that weird little family that later became known as the Addams family. This oddball family has survived the test of time and now makes its nationwide musical debut in, The Addams Family musical. This past week, the national tour rolled into town. It’s a revamped...
OMG, this is “Legally Blonde…”
For those who have missed the Legally Blonde movie franchise, the premise is simple enough. Elle Woods (Hayley Podschun) is a fashion merchandising major suddenly dumped by her beau (Curt Hansen) who wants someone more “serious”. So, clutching her little chihuahua, she gains entrance to Harvard law school, where she is initially mocked for her...
































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