Tag: theater
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The little theater that could
Once upon a time, a clown and an actress fell in love and built a theater in a tiny Colorado town. That fairy tale is still unspooling today, a quarter of a century later. Jim Jackson and Birgitta De Pree were two sweethearts and solo theater makers when they dreamed up the Millibo Art Theatre.…
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‘Around the World in 80 Toys’ brings old movie magic to Millibo Art Theatre
Before computer-generated dinosaurs came to life in “Jurassic Park” and lightsabers from “Star Wars” transitioned to CGI, the visual effects behind movie magic started with one man: Georges Méliès. Long before Hollywood became the technology-run film capital of the world, the late 19th-century French filmmaker was dubbed the “father of special effects,” with little more…
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Must-see comedy, opera and magic shows this week
“THE RETURN OF CHINAMAN!”: Comedian Mark Britten, also known as Chinaman, returns to Loonees Comedy Corner for a one-night-only performance. The comic is also known as the voice of seven characters on the anime series “Dragon Ball Z.” His stand-up performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 1305 N. Academy Blvd., $11-$64; looneescc.com. DON’T TELL…
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Live Well: Life lessons via improv
I needed a fix. When life feels a little stale, you often hear the advice to revisit what you loved as a kid. I loved reading, animals, writing, horror movies, playing dress up in my mom’s old clothes from the 1960s and ’70s, and performing. Most of those still ring true, minus the horror movies…
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Moms Unhinged, melodrama, D&D improv on tap this weekend in Colorado Springs
– “Moms Unhinged”: Expect hot takes on motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating and more during a night of clean-ish comedy. Three comedians fill out the bill, including featured performer Zoe Rogers, who’s been featured on Nickmom.com and at Edinburgh Fringe, and headliner Janae Burris, who’s opened for lots of big comedians, including Michael Che…
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Friendship between sanitation workers at heart of new comedic play in Colorado Springs
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is the world’s largest municipal waste services organization, serving more than 8.5 million residents across five boroughs. And in playwright Lindsay Joelle’s “The Garbologists,” we meet two of its sanitation workers: Danny, male, White, blue-collar, native New Yorker, nine-year veteran of DSNY; and Marlowe, female, Black, Ivy…
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3 shows set for ‘PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure’ at Pikes Peak Center
Get ready as “PAW Patrol Live! A Mighty Adventure” turns Colorado Springs into the next place to witness the action-packed world of a heroic yet adorable puppy crew. Nickelodeon’s hit series “PAW Patrol” is trading the screen for the stage as the show’s theatrical adaptation brings a weekend of tail-wagging to the Pikes Peak Center…
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Comedy, theater and dance across Colorado Springs this week
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‘STAR DANCER’: Theatre Across Borders presents a family-friendly production at The Millibo Art Theatre following an alien’s journey to save her planet while learning about the science of stars. Designed for elementary-aged audiences, the show blends storytelling, movement and music, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday and at 11 a.m. on Sunday, 1626 S.…
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New 2026-2027 Broadway series announced at Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Broadway lovers have spoken. As part of its recently announced 2026-2027 Broadway at Pikes Peak Center Series, the Tony Award-winning “The Book of Mormon” will come to town April 6-8. Every year, the American Theatre Guild, which brings Broadway series to cities around the U.S., surveys audience members in each location about which…
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Colorado Springs native brings Broadway career back home
Beneath the glow of Broadway stage lights, Aléna Watters steps into the rhythm of “West Side Story,” her voice rising as the tension of the iconic rivalry unfolds in song. Night after night, she moves through the choreography that defines one of theater’s most famous productions, while soaking in the reality of her first Broadway…