There is almost nothing better than seeing your favorite play or musical on stage for the first time, and, thankfully, Denver normally offers a wide variety of popular and new works. The arrival of spring marks the entrance of dozens of new productions, including musicals and plays, horror and history. Check out just a few of the amazing works coming to Denver this month.
March 22-April 17
In an imagining of Martin Luther King Jr.’s last night on earth, playwright Katori Hall attempts to bring to life the man who changed America. “The Mountaintop” has been celebrated with critical acclaim and starred Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Basset in its original stint on Broadway. Now, Colorado can watch the dramatic production at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, only a short drive from Denver. Tickets are $38-48 and can be purchased on the Arvada Center website, and, unlike other plays, this production runs through the week as well as the weekend.
April 13-17
The DU Department of Theatre’s seniors are back again with their annual capstone project. Beginning April 13, these talented seniors will present three plays in the first cycle of the project. These plays, including “Porcelain and Pink,” “Hippie Van Gumdrop” and “I’m Not Stupid” are each one act works that showcase skills taught by the department. Tickets run for $10 each and will be held in JMAC Studios—purchase them through the Newman Center website.
April 8-May 15
This musical horror hits The Stage Theatre in early April, much to Denver’s delight. Featuring spine-tingling songs, delicious revenge and terrifying thrills, “Sweeney Todd” will provide a scary night to remember. This work is especially exciting for its Denver patrons, as local punk band DeVotchKa will provide all of the music for the show. Nothing can beat this international musical tinged with local flavor, so snag some tickets before they run out. Tickets run at $35-40 each, depending on show time and date, and can be purchased at http://www.denvercenter.org/.
