Week’s highlights
The Children: This is the last weekend to catch Butterfly Effect Theatre of Colorado’s production of a humorous and timely eco-thriller following two retired nuclear scientists who live in an isolated cottage by the sea as the world around them crumbles; 7:30 p.m. Friday will feature a post-show conversation with the actors, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $25-$51; betc.org.
ShakesFear, An Autumn’s Tale: Shakespeare’s characters have broken free of his pages and are haunting the CU Boulder campus. In this immersive theatrical experience, you’ll traverse the perimeter of the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and face the most bloody, ghostly and ghastly characters from the Bard’s work; the 30-minute experience will have timed entry every 10 minutes from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 7-9, 12-16; $16; cupresents.org.
On stage
Blithe Spirit: Witty comedy about a novelist haunted by the ghost of his ex-wife, through Oct. 29, Firehouse Theater Company, John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver; $25; firehousetheatercompany.com.
The Chinese Lady: Dramedy about the first Chinese woman seen in the United States in the early 19th century, through Oct. 16, Denver Center Theatre Company, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$50; denvercenter.org.
Come From Away: Award-winning musical about the true story of when planes of people had to land in Newfoundland after 9/11, through Oct. 9, DCPA Broadway, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$120; denvercenter.org.
Coyote, Badger, Rattlesnake: Silly, fanciful and humorous examination of artifice versus reality, through Oct. 15, Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver; $name your price; buntport.com.
Dry Land: Play about abortion, female friendship and resiliency, through Oct. 8, Benchmark Theatre Company, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood; $15-$30; benchmarktheatre.com.
Frankenstein: Hear a family-friendly tale of Dr. Frankenstein and his creation during a mild hike, through Oct. 30, Theatre Hikes, Chautauqua, Boulder; $16-$21; chautauqua.com.
Futurity: New folk musical that imagines a different kind of future, through Oct. 30, Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 East Colfax Ave., Aurora; aurorafox.org.
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change: Musical comedy about dating, love, sex and relationships, through Oct. 22, 11 After Theatre Company and Centerstage Theatre Company, 901 Front St., Louisville; $26-$30; centerstagetheatrecompany.org.
Into the Woods: Stephen Sondheim’s dark musical looks at fairy tales, through Oct. 9, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; $53-$70; arvadacenter.org.
Much Ado About Nothing: Shakespeare’s comedy filled with deception, humor and romance, through Nov. 6, Denver Center Theatre Company, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$70; denvercenter.org.
The River Bride: Brazilian fable told with magic realism, through Nov. 6, Arvada Center for the Arts, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; arvadacenter.org.
The Scarlet Pimpernel: Musical version of the swashbuckling novel about the French Revolution, through Nov. 6, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown; $29-$66; coloradocandlelight.com.
Theater of the Mind: David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar-created immersive theater piece world premiere, through Dec. 18, DCPA, York Street Yards, 3887 Steele St., Denver; theateroftheminddenver.com.
Coming soon
A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol: A theater troupe prepares for a Christmas radio broadcast in this musical comedy, Nov. 25-Dec. 4, Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont; $32-$33; longmonttheatre.org.
Ain’t Too Proud – the Life and Times of The Temptations: Musical that follows the rise of the Motown group out of Detroit, Oct. 25-Nov. 6, DCPA Broadway, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$120; denvercenter.org.
Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story: Musical that chronicles the life and tragic death of the rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, Oct. 21-Jan. 28, 2023, BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Road, Boulder; bdtstage.com.
The Crown Live: Two actors re-imagine how Elizabeth Windsor became Queen Elizabeth II, Nov. 2-20, DCPA, Garner Galleria Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; denvercenter.org.
Little Red, A New Musical: Family-friendly musical telling of the Little Red Riding Hood story, Oct. 28-Dec. 18, Denver Center Theatre for New Audiences, 13th and Curtis streets, Denver; $16-$30; denvercenter.org.
Of Mice and Men: Classic tale of friendship during the Great Depression, Oct. 28-Nov. 12, Coal Creek Theater of Louisville, Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville; cctlouisville.org.
Raised on Rondstadt: One woman’s self discovery through music that broke convention and category, Oct. 20-Nov. 6, Local Theater Company, eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder; $12-$40; localtheatercompany.com.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.: Family-friendly musical featuring beloved holiday songs and characters, Nov. 12-20, Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont; $12-$13; longmonttheatre.org.
Sisters in Law: The story of Supreme Court Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Sandra Day O’Connor, Nov. 26-Dec. 11, Theatre Or, Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver; newmantix.com.
Small Ball: New musical about Lilliputians, miracles and basketball, Oct. 30-Nov. 20, The Catamounts, Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver; thecatamounts.org.
Stone Animals: Actors perform a story about a typical American couple moving into a not-so-typical suburban neighborhood, Oct. 15, Stories on Stage, Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder; $24; storiesonstage.org.
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