Tag: theatre
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Roast battles, secret comedians and musical thrillers take the stage this week
‘SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET’: Stephen Sondheim’s thriller is coming to Colorado Springs Conservatory. Set in 19th-century London, the story follows a barber consumed by revenge and a pie shop owner whose fortunes take a turn, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., $22.75;…
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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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Take a chance on ‘Mamma Mia!’ at the Pikes Peak Center
For a few hours, Colorado Springs won’t be Colorado Springs at all. Instead, the Pikes Peak Center will transform into a Greek island paradise filled with wedding preparations, long-lost romances and long-buried family secrets. Not to mention enough ABBA hits to have audiences singing all the way home. The 25th Anniversary Tour of “Mamma Mia!”…
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Springs Ensemble Theatre’s ‘POTUS’ delivers a chaotic day inside the White House
A collective gasp echoes across the room in one of the most high-profile homes in the U.S., the White House. Diplomats’ jaws drop. Journalists raise their recorders. Some of the nation’s top officials begin whispering amongst themselves. “Did he really just say that?” He, being the country’s president. And just like that, the women behind…
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‘Mean Girls: The Musical’ hits The Colorado Springs School as senior actor lands spot at NYU Tisch
There’s an unspoken rule at North Shore High School: know your place. For Regina George and the Plastics, that place is firmly at the top. In their kingdom of classrooms and a lunch cafeteria, power comes dressed in pink, and loyalty is as fragile as the latest rumor. For everyone else, including newcomer Cady Heron,…
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Where to catch laughs, legends and a little magic on stage this week
‘THE SLEEPING BEAUTY’: The classic fairytale comes to life at Pikes Peak Center with stunning choreography, elaborate costumes and a magical stage design. Follow Princess Aurora’s journey from a cursed slumber to true love’s awakening in this timeless ballet performed by an international cast, 7 p.m. Wednesday, 190 S. Cascade Ave., $65-$152; pikespeakcenter.com. FELTY &…
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A little wicked, a lot of Broadway: Colorado Springs Philharmonic to present sinister scores
With haunting organ melodies from “The Phantom of the Opera” and soaring anthems from “Wicked,” eerie ballads will intertwine with the dramatic rise of strings this weekend. Bringing Broadway’s most infamous villains to life, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will present sinister scores in “Wickedly Broadway.” Offering a night of music inspired by some of the…
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Stage acts to catch around Colorado Springs this week
“WE’RE ALL DOING GREAT AND OTHER LIES”: A stand-up show that blends raw honesty with big laughs takes over Loonees Comedy Corner. The night features headliner AJ Finney alongside a lineup of comics tackling topics such as mental health, addiction and the chaos of everyday life. The show leans into real stories while delivering plenty…
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Springs Ensemble Theatre’s new play asks hard questions: ‘Can forgiveness follow the unthinkable?’
The door opens to a quiet house. No footsteps down the hallway. No voice calling from the next room. Even for a mother who craves a moment of peace from a busy life, this type of silence doesn’t feel quite right. At first, it’s easy to explain away. “My daughter’s late,” Nancy Shirley said. “She…
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World Ballet Company’s ‘Cinderella’ delivers a fairy tale night in Colorado Springs
Glass slippers, magical pumpkins and a royal romance are headed to the stage in Colorado Springs. The World Ballet Company will bring its Broadway-style production of “Cinderella” to the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., for a one-night performance at 7 p.m. Saturday. Known for blending classical ballet with dramatic theater, the touring company’s…