“Dial ‘M’ For Murder” by Frederick Knott plays through Sept. 20
at Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Tony Wendice has
married his wife Margot for her money and plans to murder her
before she leaves him for another man… Robert Kramer, Stacy Riley,
Andy Lacerte, Scott Glennon, Rita Broderick and Bill Thompson. This
tale of a perfect murder plot is directed by Bernie Cardell.
Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets:
$22 at the door, $17 in advance. 303-839-1361, www.vintagetheatre.com.
“Born Yesterday” by Garson Kanin plays through Sept. 26 at the
John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver, in Lowry, presented
by Spotlight Theatre Company. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays; 6:30 Sundays Aug. 30 and Sept. 13. Tickets: $18, $16,
720-880-8727, www.thisisspotlight.org.
“Grease” opens Sept. 18 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main
St. in Downtown Littleton, running through Oct. 25. Nick Sugar
directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2
p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $21 to $36. 303-794-2787 ext 5, www.townhallartscenter.com.
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” by August Wilson plays through Oct.
17 at Shadow Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30
p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays; 3 p.m. Sundays.
Tickets: $26, $21. 720-857-8000.
“Indiana, Indiana,” an adaptation of a novel by DU Professor
Laird Hunt, will be presented Sept. 4 to Oct. 3 by Buntport
Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Buntport’s clever ensemble is known
for it’s take on various literary classics, but has not before
worked with a living writer. Hunt’s book is described as “a
beautiful and surreal tale of love and loss in America’s
heartland.” Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and
3 p.m. Sundays Sept 20 and 27. Tickets: $16, $13. Thursday, Sept.
10, is a benefit for the Museum of Contemporary Art. Thursday,
Sept. 17 is a pay what you can night. 720-946-1388, e-mail:
stuff@buntport.com,
www.buntport.com.
“Speed the Plow,” David Mamet’s satirical look at the film
industry, plays through Sept. 20, presented by Modern Muse Theatre
Company at the Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St., in Denver’s Highlands.
Directed by A. Lee Massaro. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays,
Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 12 and 19; 7 p.m. Sept. 20.
Tickets: $$20, $18, $15 in advance; $25, $20 at the door.
303-780-7836, modernmusetheatre.org.
“Yankee Tavern” by Denver native Stephen Deitz, plays Sept. 12
through Oct. 24 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver (Golden
Triangle). Chip Walton directs this new play about mystery and
conspiracy. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2
p.m. Sundays. 303-623-0524, www.curioustheatre.org.
“The Big Bang” by Jed Feuer and Boyd Graham plays Sept. 11 to
Oct. 11 at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax, Aurora. Performances:
7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $24,
@$20, $12. 303-739-1970, www.aurorafox.org.
“Miss Saigon” by Claude-Michel Schonberg and Alain Boubill
(creators of “Les Miserables”) plays Sept. 15 through Oct. 11 at
the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Performances: 7:30
p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays. www.arvadacenter.org.
“Enchanted April” by Matthew Barber plays through Sept. 13 at
Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington St., Golden. Directed by
Richard Pegg of Highlands Ranch. Four women on holiday at an
Italian Villa discover themselves in this romantic comedy.
Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, except
Sept. 13, when a matinee is planned at 2 p.m. Tickets: $20.
303-935-3044, minersalley.com.
“Rain,” From Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road: a Tribute to the
Beatles, plays Sept. 22 to 27 at the Buell Theatre, Denver
Performing Arts Complex. Four longtime band members plus historical
film footage and TV commercials from the 1960s. Performances: 8
p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7 p.m.
Saturday; 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $22, 303-893-4100,
www.denvercenter.org,
TicketsWest at King Soopers.
“The Villain Pursued Her” is the Heritage Square Music Hall’s
classic melodrama playing Sept. 11 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 is playing 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, (1 year anniversary special $19
online through Sept. 18) —code: GIRLS— www.denvercenter.org,
303-893-4100, TicketsWest at King Soopers.
The classic fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” plays through Nov. 14
at Heritage Square Childrens Theatre. Children in the audience are
called onstage to help. (Flash photography allowed). Directed by
Rory Pierce. Performances at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets: $6,
children and adults; $5, seniors. (Weekday performances vary. Call
about schedule). Heritage Square is at 18301 W. Colfax Ave. D-103,
Golden. 303-279-7800, www.hsmusichall.com.
