Curtain Time

’Trailer Park Musical’

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” pays April 20 to May 6 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E Colfax, Aurora. Pam Clifton, Town Hall’s children’s theater director directs this bit of comedy. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sunday.lucentperformingarts.org.

 

‘Two of Us’

“Two of Us” by Michael Frayn plays April 13 through May 20 at Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington, Golden. Four vignette comedies. Performances: 7:30 Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays, except May 20, which is at 2 p.m. Tickets: $19 to$26.50. 303-935-3044, minersalley.com.

 

‘The Misanthrope’

“The Misanthrope” by Moliere, translated by Richard Wilbur, plays May 4 to June 10 at Germinal Stage Denver, 2450 W. 44^th Ave., Denver.  303-455-7108.

 

‘Forever Plaid’

“Forever Plaid” by Stuart Ross presented by Spotlight Theatre and Firehouse Theater plays April 13 through May 13 at the John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1^st Place, Denver. Performances: 7:0 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays April 22, May 6. Tickets: $22/$20, 720-880-8727, this is spotlight.org.

 

Comedy, drama

“Charley’s Aunt” by Brandon Thomas and “Farenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury will be presented by the eight graduates of the National Theatre Conservatory, the last step before they receive their MFA degrees and head out as theater professionals. Performances: Charley’s Aunt: 6:30 p.m. April 17, 19; 7:30 p.m. April 13; 1:30 p.m. April 14; 7 p.m. April 21. “Farenheit 451:” 6:30 p.m. April 11, 12, 18; 7:30 p.m. April 14, 20; 1 p.m. April 21. Tickets: $18, 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org.

‘The Joy Luck Club’

“The Joy Luck Club,” adapted from Amy Tan’s novel by Susan Kim, plays April 27 through May 20 at Vintage Theatre’s new location, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25 Fridays/Saturdays ($20 advance); $21 Sundays ($18 advance. 303-839-1361, www.vintagetheatre.com

 

‘Camelot’

“Camelot” by Lerner and Lowe, presented by Performance Now Theatre Company, plays April 13-19 at Lakewood Cultural Center, 407 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood. Bernie Cardell directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: $25, 303-987-7845, www.lakewood.org/culturalcenter.

 

To the opera, he goes

“Tommy Lee Jones Goes to Opera Alone” is the new original creation of Buntport Theatre Company through April 14 at their theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. A puppet replica of TLJ waxes poetic about cowboy boots, life as a movie star and love of opera as he sits with three Buntporters in a café, while a fourth one voices the actor. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1. Tickets: $16/$13. www.buntport.com, 720-946-1388.

 

’The Who’s Tommy’

“The Who’s Tommy” will play through May 6 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in Downtown Littleton. Book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff’ music and lyrics by Pete Townshend. Nick Sugar directs. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. on Sundays and April 21; 6:30 p.m. April 22. 303-794-2787 ext. 5, www.townhallartscenter.com.

 

’Chess a Musical’

“Chess a Musical” by Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus and Tim Rice plays through April 15 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: www.arvadacenter.org. The production will then move to the Lone Tree Arts Center April 19 to 29. 720-509-1000.

 

‘A Small Fire’

“A Small Fire” by Adam Bock has its regional premiere at The Edge Theater through April 15. Robert Kramer directs. Performances: 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays (No performance April 8). Tickets: $20/$15. The Edge Theater is at 9797 W Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 303-232-0363, www.theedgetheater.com. Rick Yaconis of Highlands Ranch is Executive and Artistic Director.

 

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

“The Drowsy Chaperone” by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison plays in a regional premiere through May 13 at Boulder’s Dinner Playhouse, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Call for ticket prices and schedule, 303-449-6000 or visit bouldersdinnertheatre.com.

 

‘The Busy World is Hushed’

“The Busy World is Hushed” by Keith Bunin will be presented by Ignite Theatre through April 15 at the Aurora Fox Studio Theatre, 9900 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora. Bernie Cardell directs. Mix of contradictions we find in our world: faith, relationships. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $25/$16. lucentperformingarts.org/busyworld.php.

 

‘Becky Shaw’

“Becky Shaw” by Gina Gionfriddo plays through April 14 at Curious Theatre, 1080 Acoma St., Denver. Directed by Chip Walton. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays -Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays (no performance April 8). Tickets: $18  to $42, 303-623-0524, curioustheatre.org.

 

‘Heartbreak House’

 “Heartbreak House” by George Bernard Shaw plays through April 29 in the Space Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets start at $35. denvercenter.org, 303-893-4100.

 

‘Ring of Fire’

“Ring of Fire: the Music of Johnny Cash” plays through May 13 at the Stage Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets: start at $36. Recommended for ages 6 and up. 303-893-4100, www

“Wicked” tickets are on sale for a run at the Buell Theatre from April 11 to May 20. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. This is a fourth visit for this sell-out show. 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org.

 

‘Rattlebrain’

Dave Shirley’s “Rattlebrain,” a one-man show by a versatile local comedian, plays at the Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave. through April 14. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets: $20. 303-321-5925, www.avenuetheater.com.

 

‘The Great Wall Story’

“The Great Wall Story” by Lloyd Suh plays through April 22 in the Ricketson Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. Tickets start at $35. 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org.

 

‘Wicked’

“Wicked” national touring company plays the Buell Theatre April 11-May 20. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays. The cast will host a performance of “The Wicked Rocky Horror Show” at 8 p.m. April 23 (Monday) at the Ogden Theatre to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Project Angel Heart. www.ogdentheatre.com, in person at the Ogden and Bluebird Theatre Box Offices ($40/$100 VIP).

 

‘Love…Perfect’

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” by Joe DiPietro plays  through June 14 at the Garner Galleria, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $29. 303-893-4100 or visit www.denvercenter.org.

 

Phantom of the Music Hall’

“Phantom of the Music Hall” plays through April 19 at Heritage Square Music Hall in Golden. And on Sunday evenings, a new Murder Mystery dinner theater is offered: “Who Done It at the High School Reunion.” Call for times and ticket prices: 303-279-7800 or see www.hsmusichall.com.

 

‘Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves’

“Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” written and directed by Rory Pierce, plays through May 12 at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at Heritage Square Music Hall, Golden. Interactive entertainment for young audiences. Tickets: $7, children and adults; $6/ seniors. 303-279-7800.

 

‘How I Became a Pirate’

“How I Became a Pirate,” a child’s musical, plays through April 14 in the Arvada Center’s Black Box Theatre, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. Directed by David and Julie Payne. Performances: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 11 a.m. Saturdays, Feb 18, 25, March 2; and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 7 and 14. Tickets $8/ $10, 720-898-7200, www.arvadacenter.org.