Volume 3, Issue 21
October 11 - October 24, 2001

• Plays

  • A Christmas Carol The Stage Theatre, DPAC 14th &Curtis, 303-893-4100 Charles Dickens' timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his encounters with the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Nov. 30 Dec. 23 Call for times
  • A Skull in Connemara The Space Theatre, DPAC 14th & Curtis, 303-893- 4100 Explores the bizarre, funny and terrifying tales of life in this remote part of Ireland Oct. 11 Nov. 17 Call for times
  • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303- 431-3939 Adaptation of Judith Viorst's popular children's book Sep. 25 Nov. 30 Call for times $5-$ 6
  • Casey at Bat: or ABully at the Bottom of the Ninth Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., 303-477-9984 Earnest Thayer's poem comes to the stage Through Oct. 20 Sa, 11a $5
  • Cyrano De Bergerac The Stage Theatre, DPAC 14th &Curtis, 303-893- 4100 Thrilling, passionate love story set during the opulent reign of Louis XIII Oct. 4 Nov. 3 Call for times
  • Dr. Faustus Lights the Lights Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., 303-477-9984 Timeless folk tale of Dr. Faustus who sold his sole to the devil in exchange for youth, knowledge and power. Feb. Mar. Call for times $15
  • Dracula Ballet Colorado Ballet, 1278 Lincoln St., 303-837-8888 Premiering the 2001-2002 season of Ballets Oct. 6 28-Oct Call for times
  • Dinner With Friends The Ricketson Theatre, DPAC 14th & Curtis, 303-893- 4100 Serious yet funny examination of the nature of friendship Oct. 25 Dec. 8 Call for times
  • Enoch Arden Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., 303-433-3786 Based on the Tennyson poem, directed by David White. Ongoing F-Sa 8p, Su 2p $13-$ 16
  • Hamlet The Space Theatre, DPAC 14th & Curtis, 303-893-4100 Shakespeare's masterpiece Jan. 31 Mar. 9 Call for times
  • Here/ After Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., 303-477-9984 Story, movement, imgaes, music, and more describe the various notions of afterlife around the world. Oct. 5 Nov. 3 F-Sa 8p $12-$ 15
  • I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change Garner Galleria Theatre, DPAC, 14th & Curtis, 303-893-4100 Denver's favorite sitcom on a stage. Ongoing Call for times $29-$ 36
  • Impromptu Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, www. bovinemetropolis. com SansScript Players take you on an imagination journey Sep. 20 Oct. 25 Th 7: 30p $8
  • Jitney The Space Theatre, DPAC 14th & Curtis, 303-893-4100 Revealing the wellspring of the Wilson Style set in Pittsburgh, PA in the fall of '77 Apr. 4 May. 11 Call for times
  • Les Liaisons Dangereuses Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Dr., 303- 595-3800 Christopher Hampton's oft-adapted play of betrayal and sex Through Oct. 20 Th-Sa 8p $17-$ 20
  • Lion King Buell Theatre, DPAC 14th & Curtis, 303-893-4100 Disney's theatrical release of the Lion King Apr. 17 J u n . 23 Call for times $20-$ 105 My Story Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, www.bovinemetropolis.com Improvisational interpretation of a regu-lar Joe's life. Sep. 16 Oct. 21 Su 7p $8
  • Never The Sinner Theatre on Broadway, 13 South Broadway at Ellsworth, 303-860-9360 Nation's mur-der trial of 1924, "The Crime of the Century" Oct. 19 Dec. 15 F-Sa 7: 30p $20
  • Pierre The Stage Theatre, DPAC 14th &Curtis, 303-893-4100 Based on the novel by Herman Melville May. 16 Jun. 8 Call for times
  • Putting It Together Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-431-3939 Sassy musical revue examines the eccentricities and hidden yearningsof five people sharing cocktails. Nov. 6 Dec. 2 Call for times $26-$ 32
  • Spinning Into Butter The Ricketson Theatre, DPAC 14th & Curtis, 303-893- 4100 University dean must deal with school's politically correct actions for racism while finding prejudice everywhere, including within herself. J a n . 17 Mar. 2 Call for times
  • The SantaLand Diaries Bug Theatre, www.bugtheatre.com 3654 Navajo St., 303-477-9984 A disgruntled elf who takes us on a journey of screaming kids, spitting Santas, sexy elves and soap opera dreams. Nov. Dec. Call for times $20
  • Young & the Maladjusted / Fantasy Island Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, www.bovinemetropolis.com Improv soap operas based on life in Denver and on a desert isle. Ongoing W 7: 30p $8

• Comedies

  • 12 Steps Beyond Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758- 4722, www.bovinemetropolis.com Original comedic sketches about soc ety's heightened obsessions. Through Nov. 18 F-Sa 8p, Su 2p $14-$ 17 Anthony Clark Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., 303-595-3637, www. comed works. com Stand-up comedy Sep. 20 Sep. 22 Brian Regan Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., 303-595-3637, www.comedyworks.comStand-up comedy Oct. 5 Oct. 6 Carlos Mencia Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., 303-595-3637, www.comedyworks.comStand-up comedy Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Dom Irrera Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., 303-595-3637, www.comedyworks.comStand-up comedy Sep. 27 Sep. 29 Gallagher Paramount Theatre, 1631 Glenarm Pl., 303-534-8336 Comedy with food Oct. 12 Call for times Hollywood Attacks 2: The Sequel Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722, www.bovinemetropolis.com Undead Jugfish poke fun at mainstream movies in this improv show Sep. 18 Oct. 23 Tu 7: 30p $7-$ 8 Improv Hootenanny! Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758-4722 , www.bovinemetropolis.com Free for all improv featuring different troupes each week. Ongoing M 7: 30p $5 Jake Johannsen Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., 303-595-3637, www.comedyworks.com Stand-up comedy Sep. 13 Sep. 15
  • June's Favorite Pajama Party Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 3 0 3 -7 5 8 -4 7 2 2 , www.bovinemetropolis.com All female improv troupe. Sep. 19 Oct. 24 W 7: 30p $7-$ 8
  • Louie Anderson Comedy Works, 1226 15th St., 303-595-3637, www.comedyworks.com Stand-up comedy Oct. 3 Oct. 4
  • On The Spot Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St., 303-758- 4722, www.bovinemetropolis.com "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" style improv. Ongoing F-Sa 11p $8
  • Paul Rodriguez Paramount Theatre
  • The Comedy of Errors Bug Theatre, www.bugtheatre.com 3654 Navajo St., 303-477-9984 Joyous tale of mistaken identity and lost relatives. Apr. May. 11 Call for times $17

• Musicals

  • Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303- 431-3939 Adaptation of Judith Viorst's popular children's book Sep. 25 Nov. 30 Call for times $5-$ 6
  • Almost Heaven The Stage Theatre, DPAC 14th &Curtis, 303-893-4100 Celebrating the music of John Denver Mar. 28 Apr. 27 Call for times
  • Ballet Concierto de Puerto Rico Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-431-3939 Exciting and impressive dance version of Carmen Oct. 19 7: 30p $27
  • Big Bird's Sunny Day Camp Out Denver Center Attractions, 1245 Champa St., 303-893-4100 Sesame Street Live presents the oversized bird we all grew up with. Sep. 13 Sep. 16 Call for times $10-$ 18
  • Burn The Floor Buell Theatre, DPAC 14th & Curtis, 303-893-4100 Ballroom dancing hit show. Through Sep. 23 Call for times $20-$ 55
  • Contact Buell Theatre, DPAC 14th & Curtis, 303-893-4100 Tony Award win-ner by John Weidman told entirely through dance. Oct. 16 Oct. 28 Call for times $20-$ 55
  • Four Bitchin' Babes Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-431-3939 Vivaious foursome takes audiences on a musical journey through the joys and dilemmas of everyday life. Oct. 6 7: 30p $22
  • French at Heart Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-431-3939 French program of works by Linda Maich. Oct. 18 7: 00p $8
  • Impressions of Dance: The Sky Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303- 431-3939 Dancers bring to life folktales, myths and art featured in the Arvada Center. Oct. 12 Oct. 13 7: 00p $4-$ 5
  • Jeffrey Siegal Keyboard Conversation Series Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-431-3939 He captivates audi-ences with sounds of the grand piano and delivers insightful commentary with wit and wisdom. Oct. 17 7: 30p $22-$ 24
  • Moby Dick Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., 303-433-3786 World pre-miere musical based on the classic Melville novel Through Sep. 22 F -S a 8p, Su 2p $13-$ 16
  • Music with a View Series Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303- 431-3939 Offers patrons an intimate concert experience amid some of the best contemporary artwork in the nation. Oct. 18 7: 00p $8
  • Putting It Together Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303-431-3939 A sassy musical revue examining the eccentricities and hidden yearnings of five people sharing cocktails. Nov. 6 Dec. 23 Call for times$ 26-$ 32
  • The Four Bitchin' Babes Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 303- 431-3939 A musical journey through the joys and dilemmas of everyday life Oct. 6 7: 30p $22
  • The Immigrant The Stage Theatre, DPAC 14th &Curtis, 303-893-4100 A joyous celebration of the journey of per-sonal sacrifice, cultural identity and assimilation shared by all Americans who trace their ancestry to other lands. Jan. 24 - Feb. 23 Call for times