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Holiday plays abound at area theaters, in addition to a wide assortment of other great material.
“The SantaLand Diaries,” based on David Sedaris’ very funny short story about his stint as a Macy’s Christmas Elf, will repeat at the Bug, with Gary Culig, who comes home for the holidays to visit his Parker family and has performed this piece to sell-out crowds for a number of years. (Good news — we thought 2008 was the last time). Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. Dec. 4-21 (except 8 and 9) plus 2 p.m. Dec. 14 and 20. Tickets: $$26/$23/$20, depending on date, 303-477-9984. The Bug Theatre is at 3674 Navajo St., Denver (Highlands).
“The SantaLand Diaries” plays Dec. 4 to 31 at Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Wendy Moore directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Two shows on Dec. 26 and 31. Tickets: www.vintagetheatre.com, 303-839-1391.
“A Tuna Christmas” by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard revisits Tuna, Texas, 24 hours before Christmas. Directed by Wade Wood, starring Seth Maisel and Austin Terrell, it plays Nov. 13 through Dec. 20 at Denver Victorian Playhouse, 4201 Hooker St., Denver. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22. 303-433-4343, www.denvervic.com.
“The Christmas of the Angels” by Michael R. Duran (world premier) plays at Shadow Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, with the Aurora Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 19 to Dec. 20. Richard Pegg directs. The Nativity Story told through the eyes of three watching angels. Performances: Thursdays through Sundays (call for schedule). Tickets $26. 720-857-8000, www.shadowtheatre.com.
“It’s a Wonderful Life: a 1940s Radio Play” adapted by Joe Landry, Nov. 13 to Dec. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden. Robert Kramer directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 7: 30 p.m. Thursdays Dec. 3, 10, 17. Tickets: $20 ($21 online), 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.
“Miracle on 34th Street” adapted from the novel by Valentine Davis by Will Severin, Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder, John Vreeke, plays Nov. 27th through Dec. 19 at The E Project, 9797 W. Colfax, Lakewood. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays Saturdays; 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13. Tickets: $16/$14. 303-232-0363, www.theeproject.org.
”Absurd Person Singular” by British comedic playwright Alan Ayckbourne about three couples, three Christmas Eves, plays Nov. 19 to Dec. 19 at the Denver Center Theatre Company, 1245 Champa St., Denver. www.denvercenter.org.
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, adapted by Richard Heilesen, plays Nov. 27 to Dec. 26 at Denver Center Theatre Company, 1245 Champa, Denver. www.denvercenter.org. 303-893-4110 for schedule and tickets.
“A Christmas Story” by Jean Shepherd, plays Nov. 27 to Dec. 20 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Tickets: $24, $20, $12. 303-739-1970, www.aurorafox.org.
“The Haunted Man” by Charles Dickens, completed in time for Christmas 1818, plays Nov. 13 through Dec. 31 at Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden # D-103. Tickets and schedules: 303-279-7800. Info: www.hsmusichall.com.
For the younger set: “The Christmas Rescue” plays Nov. 21 to Dec. 30 at Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden #D-103. The story brings Santa’s evil twin Rupert, who tries to stop Christmas! Kids in the audience come to the rescue. Performances: 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets $6/$5, 303-279-7800. Info: www.hsmusichall.com.
“Oliver!” the musical by Lionel Bart, based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” plays Nov. 13 through Dec. 27 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. Christopher Willard directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays Nov. 26 and Dec. 26. Tickets: $18 to $35, 303-794-2787 ext. 5; www.townhallartscenter.com.
“The Smell of the Kill” by Michele Lowe is presented Nov. 6-28 by Colorado Stage Company at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Constance Cawlfield directs. Three couples meet for a monthly dinner party. Nicky’s husband takes the men on a tour of his new walk-in freezer and makes a mistake... Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 15 and 22. Tickets: $15/12, 303-471-8171.
“Kosher Lutherans” by William Missouri Downs will be presented by Littleton-based Celebrationworks Nov. 6 through Dec. 5 at the Emerson Building/McGlone Center, 1420 Ogden St., Denver. A Jewish couple wants to adopt a baby, from an unwed, pregnant Iowa teen, who has never known anyone Jewish... Directed by Linda D. Orr. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $12, $10. Cash or check only. 303-282-5391. Free parking. Elevator access.
“Den of Thieves” by Stephen Aldly Guirgis plays Nov. 6-29 in a regional premier at Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Bernie Cardell directs this dark comedy about an unlikely bunch of crooks, including Christian Mast as Puerto Rican wannabe Flaco. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:20 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22 at the door; $17 in advance, 303-839-1361, www.vintagetheatre.com.
“Anna Christie” by Eugene O’ Neill plays Nov. 6 through Dec. 13 at Germinal Stage Denver, 2450 W. 44th Ave., Denver. Performances: 8p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $17.75 to $21.75. 303-455-7108.
“Ameriville” written and created by the Bronx ensemble Universes, plays Nov. 14 to Dec. 5 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. Denver. Using poetry, theater, jazz and hip-hop, the ensemble looks at our country through the lens of New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina. Performances: 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. (No show Sunday, Nov. 15 or Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26). Tickets: $18 to $34/$42 opening night, includes post-show celebration, with discounts for senior/student/military. 303-623-0524, www.curioustheatre.org.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice plays Nov. 24 to Dec. 27 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: 720-898-7200; www.arvadacenter.org.
“Singin’ in the Rain” plays at Boulder Dinner Theatre Nov. 13 to Feb. 14, 2010, adapted from the award-winning film. See www.boulderdinnertheatre.com for times and prices, which start at $35 and are $35 for all tickets opening weekend, including dinner. 303-449-6000. BDT is at 5501 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder (See website for directions).
“Fully Committed” by Becky Mode plays at the Aurora Fox studio Theatre, Nov. 13 through Dec. 20, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. A day in the life of an out-of-work actor who handles the reservation line for a New York fancy restaurant. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, 303-739-1970.
“Spring Awakening,” a multi-Tony Award winner, plays at the Buell Theatre, Denver Center, Dec. 1-13. A musical tale of teens in 19th century Germany. (Mature themes). Performances: 8 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $25, 303-446-4829, www.denvercenter.org.
“Quake” by Melanie surrealistic plays at the Elizabeth Erickson Byron Theatre, Newman Center, DU, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. A witty, surrealistic woman in search of love... Performances: 8 p.m. Nov. 5,6,7, 13, 14; 2 p.m. Nov. 14, 15. Tickets: $12/$8. 303-871-7720.
“The Second Tosca” by Tom Rowan plays through Nov. 22 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Comedy about backstage at the opera house. Directed by Bev Newcomb-Madden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Tickets: 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org.
“The Winterling” by Jez Butterworth, is presented through Nov. 14 by Paragon Theatre Company at Crossroads Theatre, 27th and Welton ( covered parking or on the Light Rail line), Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $14-$19, $9.50 on Thursdays. 303-300-2210, www.paragontheatre.org.
“Picnic” by William Inge plays through Nov. 15 at Evergreen Players’ Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Dr., Evergreen. (Pulitzer winner). Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18, $14, 303-674-4934, www.evergreenplayers.org
“Wicked,” the popular musical story of the witches of Oz, returns to the Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, through Nov. 15. A lottery for a limited number of $25 seats will be held before each performance. Appear at the box office 2 1/2 hours prior to performance. Names in lottery drum will be drawn 1/2 hour later for orchestra seats at $25, cash only. In person only, two tickets limit. Performances: 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays; 7:30 p.m. Sundays Oct. 11 and Nov. 8. Tickets start at $35 (Best remaining seats on weeknights). 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org.
“The Villain Pursued Her” is the Heritage Square Music Hall’s classic melodrama playing through Nov. 8. Boo the villain, cheer the hero and sigh with the heroine. A vaudeville olio follows the play. Performances: Wednesdays and Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. meal; 7:30 p.m. show. Fridays and Saturdays: 6 p.m. meal, 8 p.m. show; Sundays: 12 p.m. meal; 2 p.m. show. Address: 18301 W. Colfax Ave: D-103, Golden. Tickets: 303-279-7800.
“Girls Only - the Secret Comedy of Women” by Barbara Gehring and Linda Klein continues to draw at the Galleria Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: ongoing 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (Intended for female audiences). Tickets start at $29, www.denvercenter.org, 303-893-4100, TicketsWest at King Soopers.
“Honk” plays through Jan. 3 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The musical is based on Hans Anderson’s classic, “The Ugly Duckling.” Performances: Various weekdays and various Saturdays, with special holiday schedule. Tickets: $10 (weekend reserved), $8 weekdays. For schedule, see www.arvadacenter.org/on-stage or call 720-898-7200.
“The SantaLand Diaries,” based on David Sedaris’ very funny short story about his stint as a Macy’s Christmas Elf, will repeat at the Bug, with Gary Culig, who comes home for the holidays to visit his Parker family and has performed this piece to sell-out crowds for a number of years. (Good news — we thought 2008 was the last time). Performances are scheduled at 8 p.m. Dec. 4-21 (except 8 and 9) plus 2 p.m. Dec. 14 and 20. Tickets: $$26/$23/$20, depending on date, 303-477-9984. The Bug Theatre is at 3674 Navajo St., Denver (Highlands).
“The SantaLand Diaries” plays Dec. 4 to 31 at Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Wendy Moore directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Two shows on Dec. 26 and 31. Tickets: www.vintagetheatre.com, 303-839-1391.
“A Tuna Christmas” by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard revisits Tuna, Texas, 24 hours before Christmas. Directed by Wade Wood, starring Seth Maisel and Austin Terrell, it plays Nov. 13 through Dec. 20 at Denver Victorian Playhouse, 4201 Hooker St., Denver. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22. 303-433-4343, www.denvervic.com.
“The Christmas of the Angels” by Michael R. Duran (world premier) plays at Shadow Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, with the Aurora Symphony Orchestra, Nov. 19 to Dec. 20. Richard Pegg directs. The Nativity Story told through the eyes of three watching angels. Performances: Thursdays through Sundays (call for schedule). Tickets $26. 720-857-8000, www.shadowtheatre.com.
“It’s a Wonderful Life: a 1940s Radio Play” adapted by Joe Landry, Nov. 13 to Dec. 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden. Robert Kramer directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; 7: 30 p.m. Thursdays Dec. 3, 10, 17. Tickets: $20 ($21 online), 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.
“Miracle on 34th Street” adapted from the novel by Valentine Davis by Will Severin, Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder, John Vreeke, plays Nov. 27th through Dec. 19 at The E Project, 9797 W. Colfax, Lakewood. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays Saturdays; 2 p.m. Dec. 6, 13. Tickets: $16/$14. 303-232-0363, www.theeproject.org.
”Absurd Person Singular” by British comedic playwright Alan Ayckbourne about three couples, three Christmas Eves, plays Nov. 19 to Dec. 19 at the Denver Center Theatre Company, 1245 Champa St., Denver. www.denvercenter.org.
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, adapted by Richard Heilesen, plays Nov. 27 to Dec. 26 at Denver Center Theatre Company, 1245 Champa, Denver. www.denvercenter.org. 303-893-4110 for schedule and tickets.
“A Christmas Story” by Jean Shepherd, plays Nov. 27 to Dec. 20 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Tickets: $24, $20, $12. 303-739-1970, www.aurorafox.org.
“The Haunted Man” by Charles Dickens, completed in time for Christmas 1818, plays Nov. 13 through Dec. 31 at Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden # D-103. Tickets and schedules: 303-279-7800. Info: www.hsmusichall.com.
For the younger set: “The Christmas Rescue” plays Nov. 21 to Dec. 30 at Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden #D-103. The story brings Santa’s evil twin Rupert, who tries to stop Christmas! Kids in the audience come to the rescue. Performances: 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets $6/$5, 303-279-7800. Info: www.hsmusichall.com.
“Oliver!” the musical by Lionel Bart, based on Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” plays Nov. 13 through Dec. 27 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton. Christopher Willard directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20; 2 p.m. Sundays and Saturdays Nov. 26 and Dec. 26. Tickets: $18 to $35, 303-794-2787 ext. 5; www.townhallartscenter.com.
“The Smell of the Kill” by Michele Lowe is presented Nov. 6-28 by Colorado Stage Company at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Constance Cawlfield directs. Three couples meet for a monthly dinner party. Nicky’s husband takes the men on a tour of his new walk-in freezer and makes a mistake... Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 15 and 22. Tickets: $15/12, 303-471-8171.
“Kosher Lutherans” by William Missouri Downs will be presented by Littleton-based Celebrationworks Nov. 6 through Dec. 5 at the Emerson Building/McGlone Center, 1420 Ogden St., Denver. A Jewish couple wants to adopt a baby, from an unwed, pregnant Iowa teen, who has never known anyone Jewish... Directed by Linda D. Orr. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $12, $10. Cash or check only. 303-282-5391. Free parking. Elevator access.
“Den of Thieves” by Stephen Aldly Guirgis plays Nov. 6-29 in a regional premier at Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Bernie Cardell directs this dark comedy about an unlikely bunch of crooks, including Christian Mast as Puerto Rican wannabe Flaco. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:20 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22 at the door; $17 in advance, 303-839-1361, www.vintagetheatre.com.
“Anna Christie” by Eugene O’ Neill plays Nov. 6 through Dec. 13 at Germinal Stage Denver, 2450 W. 44th Ave., Denver. Performances: 8p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $17.75 to $21.75. 303-455-7108.
“Ameriville” written and created by the Bronx ensemble Universes, plays Nov. 14 to Dec. 5 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St. Denver. Using poetry, theater, jazz and hip-hop, the ensemble looks at our country through the lens of New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina. Performances: 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. (No show Sunday, Nov. 15 or Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26). Tickets: $18 to $34/$42 opening night, includes post-show celebration, with discounts for senior/student/military. 303-623-0524, www.curioustheatre.org.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice plays Nov. 24 to Dec. 27 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets: 720-898-7200; www.arvadacenter.org.
“Singin’ in the Rain” plays at Boulder Dinner Theatre Nov. 13 to Feb. 14, 2010, adapted from the award-winning film. See www.boulderdinnertheatre.com for times and prices, which start at $35 and are $35 for all tickets opening weekend, including dinner. 303-449-6000. BDT is at 5501 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder (See website for directions).
“Fully Committed” by Becky Mode plays at the Aurora Fox studio Theatre, Nov. 13 through Dec. 20, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. A day in the life of an out-of-work actor who handles the reservation line for a New York fancy restaurant. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets, 303-739-1970.
“Spring Awakening,” a multi-Tony Award winner, plays at the Buell Theatre, Denver Center, Dec. 1-13. A musical tale of teens in 19th century Germany. (Mature themes). Performances: 8 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 7:30 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $25, 303-446-4829, www.denvercenter.org.
“Quake” by Melanie surrealistic plays at the Elizabeth Erickson Byron Theatre, Newman Center, DU, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver. A witty, surrealistic woman in search of love... Performances: 8 p.m. Nov. 5,6,7, 13, 14; 2 p.m. Nov. 14, 15. Tickets: $12/$8. 303-871-7720.
“The Second Tosca” by Tom Rowan plays through Nov. 22 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Comedy about backstage at the opera house. Directed by Bev Newcomb-Madden. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Tickets: 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org.
“The Winterling” by Jez Butterworth, is presented through Nov. 14 by Paragon Theatre Company at Crossroads Theatre, 27th and Welton ( covered parking or on the Light Rail line), Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $14-$19, $9.50 on Thursdays. 303-300-2210, www.paragontheatre.org.
“Picnic” by William Inge plays through Nov. 15 at Evergreen Players’ Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Dr., Evergreen. (Pulitzer winner). Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18, $14, 303-674-4934, www.evergreenplayers.org
“Wicked,” the popular musical story of the witches of Oz, returns to the Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, through Nov. 15. A lottery for a limited number of $25 seats will be held before each performance. Appear at the box office 2 1/2 hours prior to performance. Names in lottery drum will be drawn 1/2 hour later for orchestra seats at $25, cash only. In person only, two tickets limit. Performances: 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays; 7:30 p.m. Sundays Oct. 11 and Nov. 8. Tickets start at $35 (Best remaining seats on weeknights). 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org.
“The Villain Pursued Her” is the Heritage Square Music Hall’s classic melodrama playing through Nov. 8. Boo the villain, cheer the hero and sigh with the heroine. A vaudeville olio follows the play. Performances: Wednesdays and Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. meal; 7:30 p.m. show. Fridays and Saturdays: 6 p.m. meal, 8 p.m. show; Sundays: 12 p.m. meal; 2 p.m. show. Address: 18301 W. Colfax Ave: D-103, Golden. Tickets: 303-279-7800.
“Girls Only - the Secret Comedy of Women” by Barbara Gehring and Linda Klein continues to draw at the Galleria Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: ongoing 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. (Intended for female audiences). Tickets start at $29, www.denvercenter.org, 303-893-4100, TicketsWest at King Soopers.
“Honk” plays through Jan. 3 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. The musical is based on Hans Anderson’s classic, “The Ugly Duckling.” Performances: Various weekdays and various Saturdays, with special holiday schedule. Tickets: $10 (weekend reserved), $8 weekdays. For schedule, see www.arvadacenter.org/on-stage or call 720-898-7200.
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