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Posted 10/21/10

“Getting Married” by George Bernard Shaw opens with preview performances Nov. 5, 6, 7 at Germinal Stage Denver and runs through Dec. 12 at 2450 …

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“Getting Married” by George Bernard Shaw opens with preview performances Nov. 5, 6, 7 at Germinal Stage Denver and runs through Dec. 12 at 2450 W. 44th Ave., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays and 2 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets: $21-75, $19.75, $17.75. 303-455-7108.

“Astronomical Sunset” a new play by Robert Lewis Vaughn plays Nov. 6 to Dec. 4 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Chip Walton directs. Curious received an Edgerton New American Play award, which allows for an extra week of rehearsal and work with the playwright. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $35. ($18 previews Nov. 4, 5; $42 opening night, with reception). 303-623-0524, www.curioustheatre.org.

“Julius Caesar” by William Shakespeare plays Nov. 4-14 at the University of Denver’s Newman Center, S. University Blvd. at East Iliff Ave. (Parking on E. Wesley Ave). Performances: 8 p.m. Nov. 4, 5, 6, 12, 13; 2 p.m. Nov. 13, 14. Tickets: $15/$12. 303-871-3848.

“White Christmas,” based on the classic Paramount film, plays Nov. 12 through Dec. 26 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St. Downtown Littleton. Seventeen Irving Berlin songs are featured in this holiday family production, directed by Sharlene Wanger. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26 to $40. 303-794-2787 ext 5, www.townhallartscenter.com.

“The Vagina Monologues” by Eve Ensler is presented by Afterthought Theatre Company Nov. 12-19 at Crossroads Theatre at Five Points, 2590 Washington St., Denver. Directed by Reynelda Snell. Adult content. Tickets: $15 advance www.afterthoughttheatre.com; $20 at the door, cash only. 720-365-7754.

“(W.) hole” by Tracy Shaffer plays in a world premier Oct. 23 to Nov. 20 at Paragon Theatre, 1387 S. Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Michael Stricker directs. Tickets: $10.50 to $21 (2 for 1 on Thursdays). 303-300-2210, www.paragontheatre.com.

Proof” by David Auburn, a Pulitzer Prize winner presented by Colorado Stage Company of Lone Tree, plays through Nov. 13 at the Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel, 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree. Constance Cawlfield directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 24 and 31. Tickets: $15/$12. 303-471-8171, www.coloradostage.com.

“The Chosen,” adapted for the stage by Chaim Potok and Aaron Posner, based on Potok’s book, plays through Nov. 21 at the Mizel Arts and Cultural Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver. Produced by Theatre Or in its Colorado debut, in cooperation with the Mizel Center. Directed by Rick Bernstein. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays (no performance Nov. 7); 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29; 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. Tickets: $20 to $24. 303-316-6360, www.maccjcc.org. Theatre Or, which recently relocated to Colorado from Durham, N C, produces Jewish-themed works. (Or is the Hebrew word for light).

“A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas, adapted by Jeremy Brooks and Adrian Mitchell plays Nov. 5 through Dec. 22 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden. Directed by Rick Bernstein. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Additional shows Thursdays in Dec. plus Dec. 21, 22. Tickets: $26.50, $22, $19. 303-935-3044. www.minersalley.com.

“Mama Mia!” by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus returns to the Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex, Nov. 2 to 7. Performances: 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $25. 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org.

“An Evening With Nina” written and directed by Hugo John Sayles plays Nov. 4 to Dec. 12 at Shadow Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Music of Nina Simone. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25, (Thursdays 2 for 1). www.shadowtheatre.com.

“Vox Phamilia: Triage” is in PHAMALy’s Fall Studio Series, an original show written by company members in a writing workshop directed by Edith Weiss — about living with disabilities: comedy, dramatic storytelling, improv, music at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Performances during Denver Arts Week: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14; 4 p.m. Nov. 7, 14. Tickets: $15, $10 on Nov. 8. www.phamaly.org, 303-321-5925. Intended for mature audiences, 16 and over.

“(title of show)” by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell plays Nov. 5 through 21, regional premier presented by Gravity Defied Theatre at Aurora Fox Arts Center Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25. www.rmarts.org, 800-595-4849 ($2 charge for phone ticketing).

“Sleuth” by Anthony Shaffer is presented by Arts at The Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, through Nov. 7. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sunday; Industry Night Nov. 1. Tickets: $15/$13. 720-876-8235, www.TheMagicofArts.com.

“Free Range Thinking” by Robert Dubac plays through Nov. 14 at the Galleria Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. (Dubac created “The Male Intellect: an Oxymoron!” several years ago). Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets $33. 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org.

“The Cripple of Inishmaan” by Martin McDonagh plays through Nov. 14 at Evergreen Players’ Center/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Dr., Evergreen. Linda Suttle of Littleton plays Eileen. David Blumenstock directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18/$14, 303-674-4934.

“The Ladies Man” adapted by Charles Morey from Georges Feydeau’s 1889 French farce staged by Creede Repertory Company, plays at the Arvada Center through Oct. 31 in the Black Box theater, directed by Nagle Jackson. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $35, 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.

“Seal. Stamp. Send. Bang.” Buntport Theater Company’s first original musical, with composer Adam Stone, a reprise from an earlier season, plays through Nov. 20 at Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 7 and 14. Tickets: $16 ($20 opening night).

“Sherlock Holmes and the Spinsters of Blackmead” by C. P. (Chris) Stancich plays Oct. 29 to Nov. 20, presented by Theater Company of Lafayette at the historic Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 7 and 14. Tickets: $15/$12. 720-209-2154.

“The Love List” by Norman Foster plays through Oct. 30 at The Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Directed by Bob Wells, this was a summer hit at Town Hall. Here’s another chance if you missed this funny play. Some adult language. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, some Thursdays. Tickets: $25/$22, 2 for 1 Thursdays. 303-321-5925, www.avenuetheater.com.

“Medal of Honor Rag” by Tom Cole, presented by ARCH through Nov. 7 at Su Teatro’s Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Performances: 2 p.m. Sundays Oct. 31, Nov. 7; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5, 6. Tickets: $10 advance. 303-296-0219, or email: medalofhonortickets@gmail.com.

“Sleuth” by Anthony Shaffer, a British whodunit, plays through Nov. 7 at the Festival Playhouse, 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Produced by Arts (R. Scott Ferris and Artemus Martin). Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; Industry night 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1. Tickets: $15/$13/$10. 720-876-8235, www.TheMagicofArts.com.

“The Lamented Last Dance at the Rainbow Ballroom: El Louie and Other Post Pachuco Dreams” based on the poems of Jose Montoya, adapted by Anthony Garcia and Daniel Valdez, music by Daniel Valdez, through Oct. 30 at Su Teatro at the Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Tickets: $20/$17. 303-296-0219, www.suteatro.org.

“Angels in America” by Tony Kushner is a masterpiece of American drama, presented by Vintage Theatre Company. It has two parts: “Millennium Approaches” and “Perestroika.” Part I plays at 7:30 Fridays and 2:30 Saturdays through Nov. 7. Part II plays at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 7. Tickets: $23 at the door, $18 advance, $15 each if both parts purchased at one time. 303-839-1361, vintagetheatre.com. Vintage Theatre is at 2119 E. 17th Ave., Denver.

“Beyond Therapy” by Christopher Durang plays through Nov. 6, presented by Firehouse Theater Company at the John Hand Theater/Colorado Free University, 7653 E. First Place, Denver. Clint Hyne directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays Oct. 17 and 31. Tickets: $17/$15. 303-562-3232.

Boulder’s Dinner Theatre presents “Greater Tuna” on Mondays and Tuesdays only, through Nov. 9. Scott Beyette and Wayne Kennedy will play 20 characters who reside in Greater Tuna Texas, the state’s third smallest town. Tickets start at $30, including dinner. 303-449-6000, www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com.

“Bang Bang You’re Dead!” by William Mastrosimone plays through Nov. 7 at 73rd Ave. Playhouse, 7287 Lowell Blvd., Westminster. Written in the wake of four school shootings, including Columbine. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $15, 720-276-6936, 73rd.avecompany@yahoo.com.

“Shout: the Mod Musical” plays through Nov. 13 at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. A 60s revue, based on magazines, fashions and music of the decade. Performances: evenings, Wednesdays through Sundays; matinees Saturdays and Sundays. See website or call for ticket prices and times. 303-449-6000, bouldersdinnertheatre.com.

“Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps,” adapted by Patrick Barlow, plays through Nov. 14 at the Ricketson Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Noir thriller. For performance times and tickets: 303-893-4100, visit www.DenverCenter.org.

“Dracula” plays through Nov. 10 at Heritage Square Music Hall, 18301 W. Colfax Ave. Golden. Performances: 5:30 dinner Wednesdays and Thursdays, show at 7 p.m; 6 p.m. dinner Fridays and Saturdays, show at 8 p.m; 12 p.m. Sundays dinner, 2 p.m. show. Tickets: $35.50 to $40.50 or $27.50 to $31.00 show only. 303-279-7800.

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