From Durango to Greeley, we run down all the great stuff going on around the state this summer — plus Meow Wolf's Brie Lipari on 'Phenomenomaly' and our Top 10 Colorado Headliners

Show Summary

In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca discuss recent theater experiences, local news, and provide a comprehensive guide to Colorado's summer theater festivals. The episode features an interview with Brie Lipari from Meow Wolf Denver about their new interactive experience Phenomenomaly. We also share our weekly Colorado Headliners segment, highlighting upcoming shows across the state.

1. Opening & Recent Theater Experiences (00:11 - 04:21 )

• Host introductions and weekend recap
• Tony's camping adventure that prevented theatre-going
• Alex's parking struggles at Meow Wolf due to stadium events

2. Alex's Theater Reviews (04:21 - 11:00 )

• "Something Rotten" at Stage Door Theater in Conifer - highly recommended
• "The Book Handlers" at Buntport Theater - creative but hot venue
• Discussion of theater comfort and venue challenges

3. Colorado Theater News (11:00 - 19:54 )

• Ballyhoo - New performance space opening in Denver's Highlands neighborhood
• Bruce Seve Tribute - Remembering the DCPA Christmas Carol director (2005-2014)
• Federal Theater Renovation - Historic venue being converted to 650-seat music venue
• Windsor Community Playhouse - New season announcement
• OpenStage Theatre - Leadership transition with new artistic director Jacob Offen

4. Colorado Summer Theater Festivals Guide (21:05 - 30:54 )

• Creed Repertory Theatre - 60th anniversary season
• Thingamajig Theatre Company (Pagosa Springs)
• Little Theatre of the Rockies (Greeley) - 91st season
• Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre (Grand Lake)
• Colorado Shakespeare Festival (Boulder)
• Theatre Aspen
• Durango Playfest - New works festival
• Central City Opera
• Theatre Silco (Silverthorne)

5. Meow Wolf Interview with Brie Lipari (33:19 - 49:43 )

• Introduction to "Phenomenomaly" - interactive experience through August 9th
• Behind-the-scenes look at Meow Wolf operations

6. Colorado Headliners - Upcoming Shows (50:26 - 1:02:20 )

5th Annual Boulder Comedy Festival, Venus in Boulder County, June 25-29

Young Frankenstein, Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, June 25-August 10

Lincoln Goes to Hollywood, Thunder River Theatre Company, Carbondale, June 27-29

SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw (New York National Tour), Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, July 3-27

Richard II, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Boulder, July 6-August 10

Rumplestilskin and Other Tricksters, Arts in the Open, Boulder Chautauqua, through July 6

Rock of Ages, Parker PACE Center, June 27-July 20

Clue: A Walking Mystery – Aspen Edition, Wheeler Opera House, June 20