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| Saturday, November 01, 2008 |
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Windjammers Jazz Orchestra (8:30PM - 11:59PM)
Windjammers Jazz Orchestra
featuring vocalist Charles King
(Littleton, CO) The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra (WJO) presents an evening of live Big Band and Ballroom Dancing on Saturday, November 1 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Cir. in Littleton. Tickets are $10 per person ($8 District Rate). Tickets are available in advance by calling 303-708-3513. Free Dance Lesson at 7:30 p.m.
Charles King, a versatile performer with extensive experience coast to coast singing with bands and as a solo artist, has joined the Windjammers Jazz Orchestra. In 1989, Charles King left "legitimate" theatre and ventured into a career that would take him from Las Vegas to Rome, Italy, to cruise ships and a private performance for the President of The United States.
Drawing upon nearly 20 years of musical training, character development and a natural talent he is comfortable as Frank Sinatra, as Elvis, and of course, Dean Martin.
The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra has performed for 10th Mountain Division Reunion, Race for the Cure, Ft. Logan Memorial and Veterans Day Ceremonies, Littleton Firefighters Ball, Littleton Historical Museum, Denver Art Museum, Capitol Hill People's Fair, National Federation of the Blind, U.S. Air Force, American Diabetes Foundation, and many corporate and private functions.
Windjammers Jazz Orchestra performs under the umbrella of the Littleton Community Music Association (LCMA).
LCMA provides performance opportunities for adults and youth in a supportive community setting. For more information or to see upcoming events visit the Littleton Community Music Association at www.littletonmusic.org.
Windjammers Jazz Orchestra
Big Band Ballroom dancing\free dance lesson.
Saturday, November 1
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Cir.
Fee: $10 per person ($8 District Rate)
Ray and Alison Hill teach a Free Dance Lesson at 7:30 p.m.
More information at 303-708-3513
Url: http://littletonmusic.org
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| Friday, November 07, 2008 |
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An O. Henry Christmas (7:30PM - 11:59PM)
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
An O. Henry Christmas
A Christmas Musical Featuring
"The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Adaptation, Music and Lyrics by Peter Ekstrom
Directed by Robert Kramer
Musical Direction by Boni McIntyre
“An O. Henry Christmas" brings together two of the author's much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf” These very different tales of sacrifice and love combine to make a Christmas offering that is at the same time gentle and strong, sad and joyous, and completely right for the season.
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents “An O. Henry Christmas" November 7 - December 21. November performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. In December three Thursday performances are added on the 4th, 11th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue (13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden). Tickets are $25 (student, senior, and group rates available) and available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com.
"The Gift of the Magi" is the tale of Jim and Della Young - newlyweds approaching their first Christmas together in 1905. Although struggling to meet the rent, they could not be happier or more in love. Each wants to give the other a special Christmas gift as a symbol of love. To do so, they sacrifice their most prized possessions.
“The Last Leaf” was developed as a companion piece for “The Gift of the Magi”. The setting is Greenwich Village, New York, 1905. Two women, Johnsy, a painter, and her new roommate Sue, a promising sculptor, share an apartment and artist's studio. As time passes, a strong friendship grows out of their passion for art and the youthful hopes and dreams they share with each other.
Peter Ekstrom gives us a lively script and enchanting music to match the spirit of the O. Henry stories. The lyrics -- always intelligent and often humorous -- emphasize the comedy and drama experienced in everyday life. -- Louisville-Courier Journal
Robert Kramer directs Aimee Carlisle as Della and Tyler Collins as Jim in “Gift of the Magi” and Jade Tiller as Johnsy, Kellie Rae Rocky as Sue, Wade Livingston as Mr. Behrman and Cat Smith as the Doctor in “The Last Leaf”. Todd Sorensen understudies the role of Mr. Behrman.
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
“An O. Henry Christmas"
The musical adaptation of O’ Henry’s much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Nov. 7 - Dec. 21
November performance schedule is Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
*December performance schedule is *Thur/Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue
(13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden)
Tickets: $25
303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com
Appropriate for all ages.
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| Friday, November 14, 2008 |
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An O. Henry Christmas (7:30PM - 11:59PM)
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
An O. Henry Christmas
A Christmas Musical Featuring
"The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Adaptation, Music and Lyrics by Peter Ekstrom
Directed by Robert Kramer
Musical Direction by Boni McIntyre
“An O. Henry Christmas" brings together two of the author's much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf” These very different tales of sacrifice and love combine to make a Christmas offering that is at the same time gentle and strong, sad and joyous, and completely right for the season.
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents “An O. Henry Christmas" November 7 - December 21. November performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. In December three Thursday performances are added on the 4th, 11th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue (13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden). Tickets are $25 (student, senior, and group rates available) and available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com.
"The Gift of the Magi" is the tale of Jim and Della Young - newlyweds approaching their first Christmas together in 1905. Although struggling to meet the rent, they could not be happier or more in love. Each wants to give the other a special Christmas gift as a symbol of love. To do so, they sacrifice their most prized possessions.
“The Last Leaf” was developed as a companion piece for “The Gift of the Magi”. The setting is Greenwich Village, New York, 1905. Two women, Johnsy, a painter, and her new roommate Sue, a promising sculptor, share an apartment and artist's studio. As time passes, a strong friendship grows out of their passion for art and the youthful hopes and dreams they share with each other.
Peter Ekstrom gives us a lively script and enchanting music to match the spirit of the O. Henry stories. The lyrics -- always intelligent and often humorous -- emphasize the comedy and drama experienced in everyday life. -- Louisville-Courier Journal
Robert Kramer directs Aimee Carlisle as Della and Tyler Collins as Jim in “Gift of the Magi” and Jade Tiller as Johnsy, Kellie Rae Rocky as Sue, Wade Livingston as Mr. Behrman and Cat Smith as the Doctor in “The Last Leaf”. Todd Sorensen understudies the role of Mr. Behrman.
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
“An O. Henry Christmas"
The musical adaptation of O’ Henry’s much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Nov. 7 - Dec. 21
November performance schedule is Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
*December performance schedule is *Thur/Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue
(13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden)
Tickets: $25
303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com
Appropriate for all ages.
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The Little Foxes (7:30PM)
Vintage Theatre presents
The Little Foxes
Written by Lillian Hellman
Directed by Craig A. Bond
(Denver, CO) - Family and money – a lethal combination. When the Hubbard siblings decide to invest in a cotton mill, the struggle for the biggest slice of the pie begins. Brothers Ben and Oscar connive and scheme, but it is their powerful sister Regina who will seemingly stop at nothing to get what she wants. The treachery of these Southern foxes is a timeless story about the power of greed.
“The Little Foxes” (1939) is among Hellman's best-known works. The title comes from Chapter 2, Verse 15 in the Song of Solomon in the King James version of the Bible, which reads, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes." The chronicle of hatred and greed among the members of the Hubbard family was partly based on her memories of the South and many of Hellman's characters were based on members of her own family.
Vintage Theatre opens Lillian Hellman’s “The Little Foxes” on Friday, November 14 and plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through December 14. Performances are in their new home at Vintage Theatre, 2119 E 17th Ave in Denver. Tickets are $22 at the door, $17 in advance and available by calling 303-839-1361 or online at www.vintagetheatre.com.
As a playwright, Hellman first gained success with The Children's Hour (1934). Originally the story was based on a law case which Hellman had found in a book by William Roughead. Despite the controversial theme, the play ran on Broadway for nearly 700 performances.
Hellman was blacklisted from the late 1940s to the 1960s. When her income virtually disappeared, she sold her home. In the 1950s Hellman adapted works from other writers for the stage, among them Jean Anouilh's play L'Alouette about Joan of Arc, and Voltaire's satire Candide, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche and Dorothy Parker. Hellman's play Toys in the Attic (1960), about a Southern man obsessed with grandiose dreams was filmed by George Roy Hill.
Despite writing only 12 plays, she was a leading voice in the American theatre. Hellman died on June 30, 1984.
The cast includes Andy Anderson as Ben, Steve Seaholm as Oscar, Boni McIntyre as Regina, Patrick Collins as Horace, Jason Maxwell as Leo, Laura Stewart as Alexandra, Matt Ellison as William Marshall, Maru Garcia as Addie, Michelle A. Grimes as Birdie and Michael Horn as Cal.
“These fictional turn of the century robber barons bear an all too close resemblance to the many family businesses turned mega-corporations ruled by greed.” - CurtainUp
Vintage Theatre presents
“The Little Foxes”
A classic indictment of capitalism as told through the very personal relationships between three siblings.
Nov 14 – Dec 14
Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m. / Sun at 2:30 p.m.
Vintage Theatre
2119 E 17th Ave in Denver.
Tickets are $22 at the door, $17 in advance
303-839-1361 or online at vintagetheatre.com
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| Saturday, November 15, 2008 |
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The Little Foxes
Vintage Theatre presents
The Little Foxes
Written by Lillian Hellman
Directed by Craig A. Bond
(Denver, CO) - Family and money – a lethal combination. When the Hubbard siblings decide to invest in a cotton mill, the struggle for the biggest slice of the pie begins. Brothers Ben and Oscar connive and scheme, but it is their powerful sister Regina who will seemingly stop at nothing to get what she wants. The treachery of these Southern foxes is a timeless story about the power of greed.
“The Little Foxes” (1939) is among Hellman's best-known works. The title comes from Chapter 2, Verse 15 in the Song of Solomon in the King James version of the Bible, which reads, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes." The chronicle of hatred and greed among the members of the Hubbard family was partly based on her memories of the South and many of Hellman's characters were based on members of her own family.
Vintage Theatre opens Lillian Hellman’s “The Little Foxes” on Friday, November 14 and plays Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through December 14. Performances are in their new home at Vintage Theatre, 2119 E 17th Ave in Denver. Tickets are $22 at the door, $17 in advance and available by calling 303-839-1361 or online at www.vintagetheatre.com.
As a playwright, Hellman first gained success with The Children's Hour (1934). Originally the story was based on a law case which Hellman had found in a book by William Roughead. Despite the controversial theme, the play ran on Broadway for nearly 700 performances.
Hellman was blacklisted from the late 1940s to the 1960s. When her income virtually disappeared, she sold her home. In the 1950s Hellman adapted works from other writers for the stage, among them Jean Anouilh's play L'Alouette about Joan of Arc, and Voltaire's satire Candide, with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche and Dorothy Parker. Hellman's play Toys in the Attic (1960), about a Southern man obsessed with grandiose dreams was filmed by George Roy Hill.
Despite writing only 12 plays, she was a leading voice in the American theatre. Hellman died on June 30, 1984.
The cast includes Andy Anderson as Ben, Steve Seaholm as Oscar, Boni McIntyre as Regina, Patrick Collins as Horace, Jason Maxwell as Leo, Laura Stewart as Alexandra, Matt Ellison as William Marshall, Maru Garcia as Addie, Michelle A. Grimes as Birdie and Michael Horn as Cal.
“These fictional turn of the century robber barons bear an all too close resemblance to the many family businesses turned mega-corporations ruled by greed.” - CurtainUp
Vintage Theatre presents
“The Little Foxes”
A classic indictment of capitalism as told through the very personal relationships between three siblings.
Nov 14 – Dec 14
Fri/Sat at 7:30 p.m. / Sun at 2:30 p.m.
Vintage Theatre
2119 E 17th Ave in Denver.
Tickets are $22 at the door, $17 in advance
303-839-1361 or online at vintagetheatre.com
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| Monday, November 17, 2008 |
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2008 Annual Lakewood Holiday Gift Show And Sale (10:00AM - 11:59PM)
Lakewood’s Cultural Center presents
The Annual Holiday Gift Show & Sale
Bring a Colorado original home for the holidays by shopping the 2008 Annual Lakewood Holiday Gift Show and Sale Nov 17 through Dec 22 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway.
The Annual Holiday Gift Show and Sale will be in conjunction with the Artisan Showcase at the Lakewood Cultural Center’s North and Mezzanine Galleries. Featuring fine works from Colorado artists, this juried Holiday Show should be at the top of your shopping list! We promise your holiday shopping will be an enjoyable experience perusing our amazing assortment of quality wares.
This year’s show features some outstanding local artists including Anne Reichel, John Crawford, Beata Hernandez, Robert Betting, Claudia Ingraham, Steven Quintero, Staci Naylor, James Sapp, Dorothy Connors, and Yelena & Stanislav Sidorov.
Meet the artists at the Holiday Gift Show and Sale Reception, 5-7 p.m., Friday, December 5 at the Lakewood Cultural Center.
Regular Show hours are Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 10am - 2pm & during all performances. The Holiday Gift Show and Sale is closed Nov 27 for Thanksgiving but will be open regular hours Friday Nov 28 and Saturday Nov 29 for your Thanksgiving shopping convenience.
Plenty of free parking is available. The Lakewood Cultural Center is at 470 S. Allison Parkway, near the intersection of Wadsworth Boulevard and Alameda Avenue.
Call 303-987-7877 or visit www.Lakewood.org for more information. Programs of The Lakewood Cultural Center are supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) – Metro Denver’s unique commitment to its nonprofit art, scientific and cultural institutions.
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| Friday, November 21, 2008 |
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An O. Henry Christmas (7:30PM - 11:59PM)
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
An O. Henry Christmas
A Christmas Musical Featuring
"The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Adaptation, Music and Lyrics by Peter Ekstrom
Directed by Robert Kramer
Musical Direction by Boni McIntyre
“An O. Henry Christmas" brings together two of the author's much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf” These very different tales of sacrifice and love combine to make a Christmas offering that is at the same time gentle and strong, sad and joyous, and completely right for the season.
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents “An O. Henry Christmas" November 7 - December 21. November performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. In December three Thursday performances are added on the 4th, 11th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue (13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden). Tickets are $25 (student, senior, and group rates available) and available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com.
"The Gift of the Magi" is the tale of Jim and Della Young - newlyweds approaching their first Christmas together in 1905. Although struggling to meet the rent, they could not be happier or more in love. Each wants to give the other a special Christmas gift as a symbol of love. To do so, they sacrifice their most prized possessions.
“The Last Leaf” was developed as a companion piece for “The Gift of the Magi”. The setting is Greenwich Village, New York, 1905. Two women, Johnsy, a painter, and her new roommate Sue, a promising sculptor, share an apartment and artist's studio. As time passes, a strong friendship grows out of their passion for art and the youthful hopes and dreams they share with each other.
Peter Ekstrom gives us a lively script and enchanting music to match the spirit of the O. Henry stories. The lyrics -- always intelligent and often humorous -- emphasize the comedy and drama experienced in everyday life. -- Louisville-Courier Journal
Robert Kramer directs Aimee Carlisle as Della and Tyler Collins as Jim in “Gift of the Magi” and Jade Tiller as Johnsy, Kellie Rae Rocky as Sue, Wade Livingston as Mr. Behrman and Cat Smith as the Doctor in “The Last Leaf”. Todd Sorensen understudies the role of Mr. Behrman.
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
“An O. Henry Christmas"
The musical adaptation of O’ Henry’s much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Nov. 7 - Dec. 21
November performance schedule is Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
*December performance schedule is *Thur/Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue
(13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden)
Tickets: $25
303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com
Appropriate for all ages.
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (7:30PM)
The Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By Roald Dahl
Adapted by Richard R. George
Directed by Rita Broderick
The story revolves around a boy called Charlie Bucket and the strange happening at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket is not stronger, faster or better than other children; his family is not rich, powerful, or well connected. But, he was the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
The Denver Victorian Playhouse opens “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Friday, November 21 through December 21 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. Additional performance on Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm. Tickets are $22.00 Adult; $12 Children (12 and under) and available by calling 303-433-4343. More information at www.denvervic.com
Rita Broderick directs Nils Swanson as Narrator and Wonka understudy, Austin Terrell as Willy Wonka,
Mateo Correa as Charlie Bucket, Laura Booze as Grandma Josephine, Dell Domnik as Grandpa Joe, Ellie Fotaki as Mrs. Beauregarde & Mrs. Bucket, Jordan Morgan as Violet Beauregarde, Rich Young as Mr. Gloop, Theo Kranidas as Augustus Gloop, Harry Cruzan as Mr. Salt, Jullianna Pullis as Veruca Salt, Donovan Fountain as Mike Teavee and Robert Payo as Mr. Teavee.
Ali Oksner is cast as the Girl Understudy and Kai Klose as the Boy Understudy.
“This show is very appropriate for Holiday season.” said Director Rita Broderick, “The reason “Charlie” works so well at this time of year is that the script itself warns against the 7 deadly sins; lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. The cast was asked to choose the sins they think most apply to the character they are playing and we are revisiting these choices throughout the rehearsal process. The positive message is the “Golden Ticket” reward for avoiding them! And, yes, we will have Wonka Bars with the 5 Golden Tickets hidden in them.”
Original music is being composed by Trevor Rutkowski with sound design by award-winner El Armstrong. Scenic Designer James Holley comes back to the Vic after finishing his work with Paleoartist Gary Staab on the installation of the two large-scale dinosaur sculptures—Camarasaurus and Ceratosaurus—that are on permanent display in the Museum’s parking garage. Karalyn “Star” Pytel designed the lighting for “Charlie” and Ashley Cloutier returns for the third time as costume designer.
Considered one of the most beloved children's stories of the 20th century, the book was adapted into two major motion pictures: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.
Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Charlie Bucket is the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
Nov. 21- Dec. 21, 2008
Fri.\Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. and Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm.
Tickets $22.00 Adult / $12.00 Children 12 and under
4201 Hooker St., Denver
Call 303-433-4343 or online at denvervic.com
Not suitable for children under 4
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| Saturday, November 22, 2008 |
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Magic - Beyond Belief III! (7:00PM - 11:59PM)
Magic - Beyond Belief III!
Richard Nakata, president of the MHMS, emcees this family-friendly show (last year’s show was a sellout) that includes illusionists Keir Royale & Anikka who bring an amazing mix of comedy, magic and illusions, Mark Strivings is a full time professional mind reader; inventor of magic and mentalism effects, Matthew Knight entertains through sleight-of-hand, illusion, manipulation, mental magic, story telling and mysteries, Ann Lincoln is the world’s only knife-juggling, strait-jacket escaping, fire-eating, rabbit & dove-appearing, bowling-ball-juggling-while-eating-an-apple Juggler, Magician & Comedian, Derek McKee has been performing the art of magic for over 7 years and has won awards such as the Lance Burton Award of Excellence and the Sorcerers Safari scholarship. He has dazzled audiences in Colorado, Las Vegas and Canada. That’s pretty good for a 14 year-old! Dr. Nincompoop (AKA Christopher Manos) is a larger-than-life luminary who holds extremely amazing advanced degrees in archaeology, ideology, mineralogy, entomology, zoology, numerology, oly-oly-ology and as you soon will see, cosmetology. This is the 4th year that Kimberly Holter has been performing magic with her Uncle Chris.
A 6th-grader hailing from Falcon Creek Middle School, Kimberly loves to help people plans to donate her beautiful blonde hair, for a third time, for children who have cancer. The evening includes a performance by John T. Sheets & Company with his Award-Winning Las Vegas style illusions and magic man Gregg Tobo.
For more than forty years the Society of American Magicians has recognized the anniversary of the death of Harry Houdini with special events to highlight the charitable work of the Society throughout the year. Houdini died at 1:26 PM on October 31, 1926 and was president of the Society from 1917 until his death.
“MAGIC – Beyond Belief III!” is the annual fund-raising program of the Mile High Magicians Society, a Denver-based non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the art of magic. The Mile High Magicians Society is a local chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians.
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Listing/PSA
Mile High Magicians
Magic - Beyond Belief III!
An amazing one-night-only performance of magic!
Sat. Nov 22 at 7 p.m.
Lakewood Cultural Center
470 S. Allison Pkwy
Tickets $19.50 adult / $14.50 senior, students
303-987-7845 or online at Lakewood.org
Appropriate for ages 5 and up.
Url: http://www.lakewood.org
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (7:30PM)
The Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By Roald Dahl
Adapted by Richard R. George
Directed by Rita Broderick
The story revolves around a boy called Charlie Bucket and the strange happening at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket is not stronger, faster or better than other children; his family is not rich, powerful, or well connected. But, he was the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
The Denver Victorian Playhouse opens “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Friday, November 21 through December 21 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. Additional performance on Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm. Tickets are $22.00 Adult; $12 Children (12 and under) and available by calling 303-433-4343. More information at www.denvervic.com
Rita Broderick directs Nils Swanson as Narrator and Wonka understudy, Austin Terrell as Willy Wonka,
Mateo Correa as Charlie Bucket, Laura Booze as Grandma Josephine, Dell Domnik as Grandpa Joe, Ellie Fotaki as Mrs. Beauregarde & Mrs. Bucket, Jordan Morgan as Violet Beauregarde, Rich Young as Mr. Gloop, Theo Kranidas as Augustus Gloop, Harry Cruzan as Mr. Salt, Jullianna Pullis as Veruca Salt, Donovan Fountain as Mike Teavee and Robert Payo as Mr. Teavee.
Ali Oksner is cast as the Girl Understudy and Kai Klose as the Boy Understudy.
“This show is very appropriate for Holiday season.” said Director Rita Broderick, “The reason “Charlie” works so well at this time of year is that the script itself warns against the 7 deadly sins; lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. The cast was asked to choose the sins they think most apply to the character they are playing and we are revisiting these choices throughout the rehearsal process. The positive message is the “Golden Ticket” reward for avoiding them! And, yes, we will have Wonka Bars with the 5 Golden Tickets hidden in them.”
Original music is being composed by Trevor Rutkowski with sound design by award-winner El Armstrong. Scenic Designer James Holley comes back to the Vic after finishing his work with Paleoartist Gary Staab on the installation of the two large-scale dinosaur sculptures—Camarasaurus and Ceratosaurus—that are on permanent display in the Museum’s parking garage. Karalyn “Star” Pytel designed the lighting for “Charlie” and Ashley Cloutier returns for the third time as costume designer.
Considered one of the most beloved children's stories of the 20th century, the book was adapted into two major motion pictures: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.
Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Charlie Bucket is the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
Nov. 21- Dec. 21, 2008
Fri.\Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. and Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm.
Tickets $22.00 Adult / $12.00 Children 12 and under
4201 Hooker St., Denver
Call 303-433-4343 or online at denvervic.com
Not suitable for children under 4
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Endless Pleasure - Songs Of Love Lost And Found (7:30PM - 11:59PM)
Augustana Arts presents
Lauralyn Kolb, soprano
“Endless Pleasure: Songs of Love Lost and Found”
Augustana Arts presents Lauralyn Kolb, soprano, in “Endless Pleasure: Songs of Love Lost and Found,” works from Henry Purcell to Jerome Kern and the Colorado premiere of Jeffrey Kolb’s’ Eurydice, a song-cycle setting of poems by Eleanor Mathews. One performance only at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 22 at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East Alameda Avenue, Denver. Tickets: $5 - $15. Tickets are available at 866-464-2626 or online at www.TicketsWest.com
Lauralyn Kolb and Tina Toglia, pianist, will perform songs of Handel, Henri Duparc, Hugo Wolf and George Gershwin.
Also on the program the Western regional premiere of Eurydice, poems by Eleanor Mathews that express Eurydice’s point of view, set to music by Jeffrey Kolb, as commissioned by Heather Montana and financed by the Stephen Daniel Smallen Memorial Fund.
Eurydice represents a unique collaboration between talented young people and honors the memory of Stephen Smallen, a young cancer victim.
A native of California, soprano Lauralyn Kolb holds degrees from Occidental College and Smith College.
She has appeared throughout the United States as a recitalist, oratorio and opera singer. Ms. Kolb traces her bel canto lineage from her teacher Adrienne Auerswald back through Anna Hamlin and Metropolitan Opera soprano Queena Mario to the international operatic sensation Marcella Sembrich and has also studied with the noted American soprano Helen Boatwright.
She has recorded Lieder by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel with pianist Arlene Shrut (Centaur Records) and Songs by Clara Schumann, Poldowski, and Amy Beach with pianist Don McMahon (Albany Records).
Her third CD, Just-Spring—Art Songs of John Duke, with pianist Tina Toglia, is part of the prestigious Recorded Anthology of American Music (New World Records.)
Ms Kolb’s performances of both recital and oratorio have been heard on WCNY Classic FM Public Radio and her recording of Hensel’s Italien has been featured on NPR’s SchickeleMix.
Ms. Kolb has taught voice at Hamilton College for over twenty-five years, has served as the New York State Governor for the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and co-founded, with pianist Tina Toglia, the Young Artists Institute for High School Singers and Pianist at Hamilton College.
Pianist Tina Toglia is an active solo performer, collaborative pianist and teacher in Central New York. She maintains a private studio in New Hartford and is the organist at First Presbyterian Church in Rome. As an advocate for new music Ms. Toglia has given numerous premiere performances at Stony Brook, Merkin Hall, the 92nd St. Y, Columbia University and Princeton University. She has been the recipient of fellowships from the Yale Summer School of Music and Art, the Bach Aria Festival, the Tanglewood Music Festival and was a finalist in the J. S. Bach International Piano Competition. Ms. Toglia studied harpsichord with Arthur Haas and was harpsichordist for the Stony Brook Early Music Ensemble and the Capital Chamber Players in Albany. She has studied with Alexander Fiorillo at Temple University, with Vladimir Sokoloff at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and received her doctorate from Stony Brook University where she studied with Gilbert Kalish. .
PSA/Listing Information
Augustana Arts presents
“Endless Pleasure:Songs of Love Lost and Found,” featuring soprano Lauralyn Kolb with Tina Toglia, pianist
Sat., Nov 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East Alameda Ave., Denver
$15 Adult / $10 Senior / $5 Student
866-464-2626, www.TicketsWest.com
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Ray Cooney’s Funny Money” (7:30PM - 11:59PM)
Spotlight Theatre Company
presents
Funny Money
by Ray Cooney
Directed by Pat Payne
Performed at the John Hand Theater in Lowry
Henry A. Perkins, a mild mannered C.P.A, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase one full of money. Henry assumes it is illicit cash and he decides to keep it. Knowing that the former owner must have his briefcase, he rushes home to book one way fares to Barcelona. He tells his confused wife to leave everything behind; if she doesn't like Barcelona, they can go to Bali. In fact, they can buy Bali! The doorbell rings as they wait for their taxi. The police detective at the door thinks Henry was soliciting in the men's room of the local pub actually; he was sitting in the loo counting the cash. The bell rings again. Another detective arrives thinking Henry is dead; a man with bullet holes in his head and Henry's briefcase were found in the Thames. Henry's inept attempts to extricate himself from this impossible situation lead to increasingly hysterical situations.
Spotlight Theatre Company presents Ray Cooney’s “Funny Money” November 22 - December 20 at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place in Denver. Performances are Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and *select Sundays, November 23, December 7 and 14, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 Adult/ $15 for Students/Seniors and available by calling 720-880-8727 or online at www.thisisspotlight.org.
The cast includes Henry Bob Leggett (Henry), Linda Suttle (Jean), Luke Allen Terry (Vic), Amy Ratliff (Betty), Clint Heyn (Det. Davenport), Dan Connell (Det. Slater), Charles Hettinger (Bill) and Mike Kienker as the Passerby.
Cooney the author of 2007's smash hits “Run For Your Wife” and “Caught in the Net” is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. Never has this master of farce been frenetically funnier.
Spotlight Theatre Company presents
Ray Cooney’s “Funny Money”
Nov. 22 - Dec. 20
Fri./Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; * Sundays Nov. 23, Dec. 7 & 14 at 6:30 p.m.
John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place in Denver.
Tickets are $17 Adult/ $15 for Students/Seniors
720-880-8727 or online at www.thisisspotlight.org.
Url: http://thisisspotlight.org
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PHAMALY Writers Workshop Presents - VOX PHAMALIA: Tales From The Crips (7:30PM - 11:59PM)
THE PHAMALY WORKSHOP SERIES PRESENTS
VOX PHAMALIA - TALES FROM THE CRIPS
Directed by Edith Weiss - Assistant guest direction by Billie McBride, Christy Montour-Larson & Warren Sherrill
An original show written by the members of the PHAMALY Writing Workshop, this promises to be a unique and honest look at living with disabilities by the people who do. Included is a set of song parodies of Andrew Lloyd Webber, skewering everything from going through security at the airport in a wheelchair to the Jerry Lewis Telethon; monologues written by the actors, and a group- written take off called PHAMALY Jeopardy, in which all the contestants must have a disability to get on the show.
Dark humor, song, and a real and personal look at living with the stigma of being a 'cripple' promises to make this a funny, bittersweet, and altogether out of the ordinary evening of theatre. This show is not "easy" theatre... rather, it is real - you will guffaw, bawl, or feel
impassioned.
Edith Weiss directs this evening of original works about life and disability by performers from the Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League that features Michael Danahey, Donna Gunnison, Stephen Hahn, Regan Linton, Sean McGee, Nick Ortiz-Trammell, David Wright, Teri Westerman and Karen Yoor.
Edith Weiss is an original member of Chicken Lips Improv group, headlined with Scenic Overbite Improv at Comedy Works and toured the country with Plastered in Paris Improv Company. She has taught improv at Young Actor's Theater, Arapahoe Community College, for Young President's Organization in Spain and at Village Camps in Hurstpierpoint, England, as well as teaching her own workshops. She has used her extensive improvisational skills in her stand up comedy, acting, and directing. She most recently conducted two successful improvisational workshops for PHAMALY. Edith is also an accomplished playwright and has had sixteen plays published to date.
When asked about this project Edith stated, "The people in PHAMALY have taught me the meaning of 'fearless'."
VOX PHAMALIA: Tales From The Crips is the end result of a nine-week writing-to-performing development workshop designed for PHAMALY members to explore the process of writing an original piece, having it selected and taken to performance. The pieces come out of the truth of living with a disability. The
theatrical devices of improvisation, scenes from monologues and music were all used in the workshop process.
PHAMALY Writers Workshop presents - VOX PHAMALIA: Tales From The Crips
An evening of original works about life and disability by performers from the Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League
Saturday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Free Event - $10 Suggested donation at the door
Pluss Theatre, Mizel Arts & Culture Center
350 S. Dahlia St, Denver
Reservations at 303-575-0005 or tickets@phamaly.org
Adult language and situations (appropriate for 16 or older)
Leave your expectations at the door...this is PHAMALY like you've never seen before.
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Nellie Mckay With Pee-Pee At The Mercury Café (8:00PM - 11:59PM)
Nellie Mckay with Pee-Pee
at The Mercury Caf
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter-pianist Nellie Mckay performs with Denver’s folk rock band Pee-Pee at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 22 at the Mercury Caf, 2199 California St., Denver. Tickets are $10 and available by calling 303-294-9258.
Nellie Mckay has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and on numerous national television and radio shows, opened for Bo Diddley and Sting, dueted with Eartha Kitt, Trey Anastasio and Taj Mahal, interviewed Doris Day, and shared the stage with Odetta, Lou Reed, Elvis Costello and other notables in aid of various progressive pursuits.
Her music has been heard on the television shows Weeds, Grey’s Anatomy, and NCIS, she created original songs for the Rob Reiner-directed film Rumor Has It, and Nellie recently made her feature film debut in P.S. I Love You, starring Hillary Swank and Gerard Butler.
In addition to her music, she has contributed reviews to The New York Times Book Review and The Onion. Nellie has written the music and lyrics for the film adaptation of Katherine Arnoldi's The Amazing True Story of a Teenage Single Mom, and is currently creating the Broadway musical version of the book and movie Election.
A recipient of the Humane Society’s 2005 Doris Day Music Award for her dedication to animal rights, she has also participated in benefits for groups ranging from Planned Parenthood and Fair Fund to the ACLU and Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary. In addition, Ms. McKay has been active in supporting get-out-the-vote efforts, the campaign to close primate laboratories, and working to ban carriage horses across the country.
Doo Crowder and Pee Pee have been Denver favorite since 2004. Known for its dynamic sound, eclectic ensembles, and the unforgettable songwriting of Doo Crowder, this experimental folk rock ensemble contains a string and horn section with an array of eclectic percussion, guitars, bass, accordion, saws and packed vocal harmonies. Pee-Pee describes their sound as “pure porchcore”. Although Pee-Pee has a very unique flavor and a sound that is all their own, they recognize their many influences as “Animal Collective, Stevie Wonder, el-p, Rilke, Velvet Underground, Neil Young, Silver Jews, Johnny Cash, Daniel Johnston, the Beta Band, Half Japanese, the Shins, Can, and more.(CD Baby) Pee Pee launched their latest CD Castile Jackine is Vooded at Broonus Mousin: Volume 1 at the Mercury Caf last May. More info and photos at www.myspace.com/peepeeband
Bands For Lands is a Colorado nonprofit, social purpose organization that is dedicated to communicating the message of self-sustainability, conservation, and social awareness issues by utilizing music, speakers, presentations, film and other miscellaneous media to educate inspire and motivate people to take action through the mediums of live music, the visual arts, inspirational speakers, educators and activists.
More information at www.bandsforlands.org.
Mercury Caf
Nellie Mckay with Pee-Pee
An event to benefit Bands for Lands
Saturday, Nov. 22
Performance time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: $10
Box Office: 303-294-9258
2199 California Street, Denver
www.mercurycafe.com
Contact Info : Box Office: 303-294-9258
Url: http://www.mercurycafe.com
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An O. Henry Christmas (7:30PM - 11:59PM)
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
An O. Henry Christmas
A Christmas Musical Featuring
"The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Adaptation, Music and Lyrics by Peter Ekstrom
Directed by Robert Kramer
Musical Direction by Boni McIntyre
“An O. Henry Christmas" brings together two of the author's much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf” These very different tales of sacrifice and love combine to make a Christmas offering that is at the same time gentle and strong, sad and joyous, and completely right for the season.
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents “An O. Henry Christmas" November 7 - December 21. November performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. In December three Thursday performances are added on the 4th, 11th and 18th at 7:30 p.m. Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue (13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden). Tickets are $25 (student, senior, and group rates available) and available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com.
"The Gift of the Magi" is the tale of Jim and Della Young - newlyweds approaching their first Christmas together in 1905. Although struggling to meet the rent, they could not be happier or more in love. Each wants to give the other a special Christmas gift as a symbol of love. To do so, they sacrifice their most prized possessions.
“The Last Leaf” was developed as a companion piece for “The Gift of the Magi”. The setting is Greenwich Village, New York, 1905. Two women, Johnsy, a painter, and her new roommate Sue, a promising sculptor, share an apartment and artist's studio. As time passes, a strong friendship grows out of their passion for art and the youthful hopes and dreams they share with each other.
Peter Ekstrom gives us a lively script and enchanting music to match the spirit of the O. Henry stories. The lyrics -- always intelligent and often humorous -- emphasize the comedy and drama experienced in everyday life. -- Louisville-Courier Journal
Robert Kramer directs Aimee Carlisle as Della and Tyler Collins as Jim in “Gift of the Magi” and Jade Tiller as Johnsy, Kellie Rae Rocky as Sue, Wade Livingston as Mr. Behrman and Cat Smith as the Doctor in “The Last Leaf”. Todd Sorensen understudies the role of Mr. Behrman.
Miner’s Alley Playhouse presents
“An O. Henry Christmas"
The musical adaptation of O’ Henry’s much loved stories, "The Gift of the Magi" and “The Last Leaf”
Nov. 7 - Dec. 21
November performance schedule is Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
*December performance schedule is *Thur/Fri/Sat. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Avenue
(13th & Washington; 2nd Floor in Downtown Golden)
Tickets: $25
303-935-3044 or online at minersalley.com
Appropriate for all ages.
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (7:30PM)
The Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By Roald Dahl
Adapted by Richard R. George
Directed by Rita Broderick
The story revolves around a boy called Charlie Bucket and the strange happening at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket is not stronger, faster or better than other children; his family is not rich, powerful, or well connected. But, he was the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
The Denver Victorian Playhouse opens “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Friday, November 21 through December 21 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. Additional performance on Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm. Tickets are $22.00 Adult; $12 Children (12 and under) and available by calling 303-433-4343. More information at www.denvervic.com
Rita Broderick directs Nils Swanson as Narrator and Wonka understudy, Austin Terrell as Willy Wonka,
Mateo Correa as Charlie Bucket, Laura Booze as Grandma Josephine, Dell Domnik as Grandpa Joe, Ellie Fotaki as Mrs. Beauregarde & Mrs. Bucket, Jordan Morgan as Violet Beauregarde, Rich Young as Mr. Gloop, Theo Kranidas as Augustus Gloop, Harry Cruzan as Mr. Salt, Jullianna Pullis as Veruca Salt, Donovan Fountain as Mike Teavee and Robert Payo as Mr. Teavee.
Ali Oksner is cast as the Girl Understudy and Kai Klose as the Boy Understudy.
“This show is very appropriate for Holiday season.” said Director Rita Broderick, “The reason “Charlie” works so well at this time of year is that the script itself warns against the 7 deadly sins; lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. The cast was asked to choose the sins they think most apply to the character they are playing and we are revisiting these choices throughout the rehearsal process. The positive message is the “Golden Ticket” reward for avoiding them! And, yes, we will have Wonka Bars with the 5 Golden Tickets hidden in them.”
Original music is being composed by Trevor Rutkowski with sound design by award-winner El Armstrong. Scenic Designer James Holley comes back to the Vic after finishing his work with Paleoartist Gary Staab on the installation of the two large-scale dinosaur sculptures—Camarasaurus and Ceratosaurus—that are on permanent display in the Museum’s parking garage. Karalyn “Star” Pytel designed the lighting for “Charlie” and Ashley Cloutier returns for the third time as costume designer.
Considered one of the most beloved children's stories of the 20th century, the book was adapted into two major motion pictures: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.
Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Charlie Bucket is the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
Nov. 21- Dec. 21, 2008
Fri.\Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. and Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm.
Tickets $22.00 Adult / $12.00 Children 12 and under
4201 Hooker St., Denver
Call 303-433-4343 or online at denvervic.com
Not suitable for children under 4
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A Chicken Lips Christmas (7:30PM)
”A Chicken Lips Christmas” at the Avenue Theater, December 2008
(Denver, CO) – “A Chicken Lips Christmas” is the latest creation of Chicken Lips,
Denver’s original and acclaimed comedy theater, which has been making audiences laugh through improv, sketch comedy, and song parodies since 1980. Since that time they have helped create approximately 52.3 million laughs.
The style of Chicken Lips has that same spontaneous energy and mayhem as the popular TV show, Whose Line Is It, Anyway? – in fact, Chicken Lips recently performed with Colin Mochrie of Whose Line and easily added another 65,000 laughs to their grand total.
“A Chicken Lips Christmas” is hosted by Steve Cassidy of radio station KOSI 101. At this show, audiences will experience the wonderment of the Chicken Lips Economically-Challenged Parade of Lights, the Family Affair Carolers, Holiday Classics in Under Five Minutes (Nutcracker, Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life), and a new game show which will allow audience members to find out, “What’s Under the Christmas Tree?”.
“A Chicken Lips Christmas” runs November 28 – December 31, 2008. It plays Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. (no performance on Dec. 25). There are three Sunday matinees on Dec. 7, 14, and 21 at 2:00 p.m., plus a special performance on Wednesday,
December 31, New Year’s Eve at 7:30 p.m..
Tickets are $22 / $18 (discounts for seniors, students, and groups) for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. All Thursdays are 2-for-1 admissions on full-priced tickets. On Sundays all seats are just $15 and the New Year’s Eve performance all seats are $22.
“A Chicken Lips Christmas”
Produced by the Avenue Theater
417 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO
80203
Nov. 28 – Dec. 31
Tickets are $22 / $18 (discounts for seniors, students, and groups) for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
$15 on Sunday (all seats)
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve performance all seats are $22.
All Thursdays are 2-for-1 admissions on full-priced tickets.
Thursday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. / Select Sundays at 2 p.m. / Dec. 31 at 7:30 p.m.
Box Office: 303-321-5925
avenuetheater.com
Tickets available online for a small service charge
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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory (7:30PM)
The Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By Roald Dahl
Adapted by Richard R. George
Directed by Rita Broderick
The story revolves around a boy called Charlie Bucket and the strange happening at Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. Charlie Bucket is not stronger, faster or better than other children; his family is not rich, powerful, or well connected. But, he was the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
The Denver Victorian Playhouse opens “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Friday, November 21 through December 21 with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m., Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. Additional performance on Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm. Tickets are $22.00 Adult; $12 Children (12 and under) and available by calling 303-433-4343. More information at www.denvervic.com
Rita Broderick directs Nils Swanson as Narrator and Wonka understudy, Austin Terrell as Willy Wonka,
Mateo Correa as Charlie Bucket, Laura Booze as Grandma Josephine, Dell Domnik as Grandpa Joe, Ellie Fotaki as Mrs. Beauregarde & Mrs. Bucket, Jordan Morgan as Violet Beauregarde, Rich Young as Mr. Gloop, Theo Kranidas as Augustus Gloop, Harry Cruzan as Mr. Salt, Jullianna Pullis as Veruca Salt, Donovan Fountain as Mike Teavee and Robert Payo as Mr. Teavee.
Ali Oksner is cast as the Girl Understudy and Kai Klose as the Boy Understudy.
“This show is very appropriate for Holiday season.” said Director Rita Broderick, “The reason “Charlie” works so well at this time of year is that the script itself warns against the 7 deadly sins; lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride. The cast was asked to choose the sins they think most apply to the character they are playing and we are revisiting these choices throughout the rehearsal process. The positive message is the “Golden Ticket” reward for avoiding them! And, yes, we will have Wonka Bars with the 5 Golden Tickets hidden in them.”
Original music is being composed by Trevor Rutkowski with sound design by award-winner El Armstrong. Scenic Designer James Holley comes back to the Vic after finishing his work with Paleoartist Gary Staab on the installation of the two large-scale dinosaur sculptures—Camarasaurus and Ceratosaurus—that are on permanent display in the Museum’s parking garage. Karalyn “Star” Pytel designed the lighting for “Charlie” and Ashley Cloutier returns for the third time as costume designer.
Considered one of the most beloved children's stories of the 20th century, the book was adapted into two major motion pictures: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory in 1971 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in 2005.
Denver Victorian Playhouse presents
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Charlie Bucket is the luckiest boy in the entire world; he just didn't know it yet.
Nov. 21- Dec. 21, 2008
Fri.\Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m.
Saturday Dec 6, 13 and 20 matinees at 2 p.m. and Monday, December 1 at 7.30 pm.
Tickets $22.00 Adult / $12.00 Children 12 and under
4201 Hooker St., Denver
Call 303-433-4343 or online at denvervic.com
Not suitable for children under 4
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Ray Cooney’s Funny Money” (7:30PM - 11:59PM)
Spotlight Theatre Company
presents
Funny Money
by Ray Cooney
Directed by Pat Payne
Performed at the John Hand Theater in Lowry
Henry A. Perkins, a mild mannered C.P.A, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase one full of money. Henry assumes it is illicit cash and he decides to keep it. Knowing that the former owner must have his briefcase, he rushes home to book one way fares to Barcelona. He tells his confused wife to leave everything behind; if she doesn't like Barcelona, they can go to Bali. In fact, they can buy Bali! The doorbell rings as they wait for their taxi. The police detective at the door thinks Henry was soliciting in the men's room of the local pub actually; he was sitting in the loo counting the cash. The bell rings again. Another detective arrives thinking Henry is dead; a man with bullet holes in his head and Henry's briefcase were found in the Thames. Henry's inept attempts to extricate himself from this impossible situation lead to increasingly hysterical situations.
Spotlight Theatre Company presents Ray Cooney’s “Funny Money” November 22 - December 20 at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place in Denver. Performances are Friday/Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and *select Sundays, November 23, December 7 and 14, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $17 Adult/ $15 for Students/Seniors and available by calling 720-880-8727 or online at www.thisisspotlight.org.
The cast includes Henry Bob Leggett (Henry), Linda Suttle (Jean), Luke Allen Terry (Vic), Amy Ratliff (Betty), Clint Heyn (Det. Davenport), Dan Connell (Det. Slater), Charles Hettinger (Bill) and Mike Kienker as the Passerby.
Cooney the author of 2007's smash hits “Run For Your Wife” and “Caught in the Net” is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. Never has this master of farce been frenetically funnier.
Spotlight Theatre Company presents
Ray Cooney’s “Funny Money”
Nov. 22 - Dec. 20
Fri./Sat. at 7:30 p.m.; * Sundays Nov. 23, Dec. 7 & 14 at 6:30 p.m.
John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place in Denver.
Tickets are $17 Adult/ $15 for Students/Seniors
720-880-8727 or online at www.thisisspotlight.org.
Url: http://thisisspotlight.org
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