/tags/theater Theater en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-12-18/a-new-twist-on-a-holiday-classic-celebrates-the-history-of-denvers-five-points-neighborhood The Five Points Nutcracker isn't just your ordinary staging of the familiar ballet. It uses a jazz score from Duke Ellington and tells the story of prominent Black figures from Five Points, such as businesswoman Clara Brown, Black sheriff Willie Kennard, and philanthropists the Cousins family. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT /in-the-noco/2024-12-18/a-new-twist-on-a-holiday-classic-celebrates-the-history-of-denvers-five-points-neighborhood Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-15/how-an-ancient-greek-play-being-staged-in-greeley-taps-into-some-intense-post-election-vibes A new theater production in Greeley taps into some intense feelings about women’s rights and current events. Hear about the ancient Greek play being performed by Aims Community Theater this weekend – and why it feels particularly powerful right now. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-11-15/how-an-ancient-greek-play-being-staged-in-greeley-taps-into-some-intense-post-election-vibes In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole /news/2024-07-06/will-climate-change-factor-in-the-november-elections-maybe-if-we-laugh-about-it Comedians at a “Stand Up for Climate Comedy” show hope global warming jokes will make climate a priority in the upcoming elections. Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:52:00 GMT /news/2024-07-06/will-climate-change-factor-in-the-november-elections-maybe-if-we-laugh-about-it Frani Halperin and Jamie Sudler, H2O Radio /news/2023-09-18/rep-lauren-boebert-apologizes-after-getting-kicked-out-of-show-and-falsely-denying-she-vaped Rep. Lauren Boebert apologized after getting kicked out of a musical play and then falsely denying that she had been vaping. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 15:55:16 GMT /news/2023-09-18/rep-lauren-boebert-apologizes-after-getting-kicked-out-of-show-and-falsely-denying-she-vaped Jesse Bedayn and Matthew Brown, Associated Press /news/2023-09-13/rep-boebert-escorted-from-denver-theater-during-beetlejuice-show Surveillance video shows U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and another guest being kicked out of a Sunday "Beetlejuice" show in Denver. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:47:35 GMT /news/2023-09-13/rep-boebert-escorted-from-denver-theater-during-beetlejuice-show Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/Report for America /arts-life/2022-10-28/trans-college-student-and-playwright-explores-gender-identity-in-haunting-new-play-at-frcc History was made at the Golden Globes early this year when Michaela Jaé Rodriguez won best actress in a tv drama for her role in Pose. This was the first time a transgender actor has won a Golden Globe. As Hollywood becomes more accepting, the ripple effects can be felt here, including at a local collegiate theater program. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:35:55 GMT /arts-life/2022-10-28/trans-college-student-and-playwright-explores-gender-identity-in-haunting-new-play-at-frcc Stephanie Daniel /arts-life/2021-08-09/post-pandemic-the-show-goes-on-with-safety-equity-in-the-spotlight In the aftermath of the Me Too movement and a long period of self-reflection during the pandemic, artists and arts groups are changing how they work. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:00:54 GMT /arts-life/2021-08-09/post-pandemic-the-show-goes-on-with-safety-equity-in-the-spotlight Stacy Nick /arts-life/2021-04-05/as-covid-cases-decrease-and-vaccinations-increase-live-music-in-person-events-begin-anew With the return of spring weather and the arrival of large-scale vaccinations, we’re finally able to turn our attention to something we haven’t had in a while: live music, in small clubs, outdoor venues and at festivals. Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:16:29 GMT /arts-life/2021-04-05/as-covid-cases-decrease-and-vaccinations-increase-live-music-in-person-events-begin-anew Stacy Nick /2020-09-02/seasons-of-change-whether-live-virtual-or-dark-colorado-theaters-are-working-to-survive-covid-19 Most performing arts venues and theater companies should be starting their fall seasons right now, but things are complicated with COVID-19. Some have gone virtual or outdoors. Others are stepping back onto their regular stages with live shows. But whatever they’re doing, the pandemic is changing the process. Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:19:50 GMT /2020-09-02/seasons-of-change-whether-live-virtual-or-dark-colorado-theaters-are-working-to-survive-covid-19 Stacy Nick /arts-life/2019-04-04/pop-up-production-turns-former-globeville-slaughterhouse-into-a-playhouse "It's cold. And it's getting colder."The opening lines from "Aggregate Immateriality" are a pretty apt description of Denver theatre company Control… Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:25:18 GMT /arts-life/2019-04-04/pop-up-production-turns-former-globeville-slaughterhouse-into-a-playhouse Stacy Nick