Along with lighting displays and festive decorations, stages all over Denver help brighten the holiday season with both classic and new holiday productions. Here’s a sampling:
A Rocky Mountain Holiday
When a snow slide blocks the highway in Silver Bells, Colorado, the locals entertain stranded travelers with song and storytelling in an evening of holiday good cheer.
Miners Alley Playhouse through Dec. 22, Fri and Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 2 p.m., also Dec. 20, 21, 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: 303-935-3044 or www.minersalley.com.
A Christmas Carol
The message of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale never gets old and is performed this year in a couple of formats.
The Denver Center for Performing Arts through Dec 24, Tues-Thurs and Sun at 6:30 p.m.; Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sat-Sun at 1:30 p.m. Tickets: 303-893-4100 or www.denvercenter.org.
Mainstreet Center in Parker through Dec. 18 at 12 and 3 p.m. Sat and 3 p.m. Sun. (No shows Dec. 3-4). Tickets: 303-840-5406 or www.ParkerArtsCouncil.org.
A Christmas Twist
Oliver Twist meets A Christmas Carol in this holiday comedy filled with a stage full of confused characters including Little Orphan Annie.
Firehouse Theater Company at the John Hand Theater through Dec 11 on Fri-Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 6:30 p.m.. Tickets: 303-562-3232 or www.firehousetheatercompany.com.
David Taylor’s The Nutcracker
Taylor’s delightfully different twist on the classic ballet is a fast-paced, lively version that entertains all ages.
Lakewood Cultural Center at 2 p.m. Dec. 17-18 and Dec 20-22; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 and Dec 20-22. Tickets: 303-987-7845 or www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter.
On the Spot
Bovine’s annual improv show for New Year’s Eve is great fun in two shows slated between fireworks displays in downtown Denver.
Bovine Metropolis Theatre Dec 31 at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Tickets: 303-758-4722 or www.bovinemetropolis.com.
Real Housewives of the North Pole
This contemporary peak at real life at Christmas time blends the Real Housewives series with a loving look at Christmas—all delivered in improv format.
Bovine Metropolis Theatre Dec 2,3,8,9,10,15,16,17,21,22, 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets: 303-758-4722 or www.bovinemetropolis.com.
The 1940’s Radio Hour
This family musical takes a nostalgic trip back to December, 1942, when radio show entertainers prepare for the final broadcast of their holiday show for the troops overseas.
The Arvada Center through Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tues-Sat and Dec. 19; 1 p.m. Wed; 2 p.m. Sat-Sun and Dec. 23. Tickets: 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org.
The Eight: Reindeer Monologues
Santa gets into it with his eight reindeer, so they dish on what really goes on in the North Pole after being silent all these years.
The Edge Theatre Company, Fri and Sat at 8 p.m.; Sun at 6 p.m.. No show on Nov. 25, there is a special performance on New Year’s Eve at 9 p.m. with a party afterwards. Tickets: 303-232-0363; www.theedgetheatre.com.
The Man Who Rented Christmas
This is the 10th return engagement of this popular heartwarming story of a middle-aged bachelor who rents Christmas complete with a tree, presents, a wife and five children.
Festival Playhouse through Dec. 11 on Fri-Sat at 7:30 p.m.; Sun at 2 p.m. Tickets: 303-422-4090 or www.festivalplayhouse.com.
The Nutcracker
Colorado Ballet’s classic holiday production has been a Denver tradition since 1961.
Ellie Caulkins Opera House through Dec. 24. Tickets: 303-837-8888 ext. 2 or www.coloradoballet.org.
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