Theatre Colorado

Title: Next Stage - 18 Holes - Opening Night
Location: The Aurora Fox Studio Theater
Description: A World Premiere written by Gene Kato
Directed By Jessica Clare

The setting is the eighteen greens of the Brazoria Bend golf course in Southeast Texas where four sets of golfers make their way around the course. There is a father who has been given the task of telling his young son that his wife is leaving him, a golden years couple who constantly bicker over the winning power of a pink golf ball, two slackers who are in hot pursuit of the beer girl, and a collection of ladies from the Sunset Society (an organization of women who wear orange hats). The audience is guided through the evening by the course greenskeeper, Lyle - who watches each group as an interested observer. Featuring scenes that range from slapstick comedy to heartfelt drama, Gene Kato\’s 2007 award-winning script is bound to have something for everyone.

7:30 curtain
Performed at the Aurora Fox Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora
Start Time: 19:30
Date: 2008-08-01

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Deb Flomberg of the Examiner has done a great article on Carla Kaiser Kotrc, one of Denver’s most talented and well-loved performers.

Andrew Lagerborg and Carla Kaiser Kotrc in Annie at THAC

Click here to see the Examiner article!

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Leadville or Bust

This summer just got a bit hotter at the Crossroads Theater, 2590 Washington Street as “Leadville or Bust” performs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. from July 22 – August 13. Tickets are $19 and available by calling 303-832-0929 or online at www.denvercrossroads.com or www.leadvilleorbust.com.

Reyna Von Vett and Hell's Belles

“Leadville or Bust” is a celebration of the original girlie shows enjoyed by the miners and settlers of the Old West. As an almost lost art, the origins of Burlesque were naughty and bawdy shows full of double entendre and gorgeous dancing girls in tights. Before burlesque became “strip-tease,” old time burlesque shows were simply “tease.”

Reyna Von Vett and Hell’s Belles dance and sing in tight four-part harmonies to fun, turn-of-the-century songs like “Ragtime Cowboy Joe,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” and “Seeing Denver” to bawdy songs like “Sam the Hot Dog Man,” “Hot Nuts (Get ‘Em From The Peanut Man),” “Press My Button (Ring My Bell)” and many more…

Reyna Von Vett is an accomplished singer and actress who performed for over one million guests as Tanya in the smash Broadway hit Mamma Mia! at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for over 3 years. Most recently, she and her Belles (Elizabeth Welch, Michelle Sergeeff and Melinda Smart) appeared in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ production of The Taffetas.

Reyna said: I loved singing with these girls so much that I incorporated them into my show. If you liked The Taffetas, you’ll love Reyna Von Vett and Hell’s Belles in “Leadville or Bust.” Whether it’s music from Nifty 50’s or Naughty 90’s, these girls are gorgeous and they can sing! I am just so thrilled to have them singing with me once again. This show is a dream come true!”

There is another Colorado connection – The music of “Leadville or Bust” was arranged by Wendell Vaughn, the Country Dinner Playhouse’s 13-year musical director who is currently conducting the national tour of Mamma Mia!

Reyna Von Vett and Hell’s Belles in “Leadville or Bust”
July 22 - August 13
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets $19
The Crossroads Theater
2590 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80205
Get your tickets by calling 303-832-0929
or online at www.denvercrossroads.com or www.leadvilleorbust.com

The Crossroads Theater is at the corner of Welton Street and 27th next to Blackberries Ice Cream and Coffee Lounge. There is free, covered parking located directly behind the theater. Or, take Light Rail to the 27th and Welton station and you are there!

See this week’s article about Leadville or Bust in Westword!

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Main Street Players and Ovation Players present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Lakewood Cultural Center. The show opens July 18 and runs weekends through July 27.

“Tragedy Tomorrow, Comedy Tonight!” With unforgettable characters, a hysterical script, and music by Stephen Sondheim, this tour de force of American comedy comes alive under the direction of Jerry Schell. The Ovation and Main Street Players team up again to bring you one of the funniest musicals ever written.

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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