Win two free tickets to see Mamma Mia! opening night at the Buell Theatre

Hey theatre fans, want the chance to win two free tickets to see Mamma Mia! at the Buell Theatre in Denver on opening night? Just comment this post with your favorite ABBA song and I will hold a drawing at noon today to pick the winner.

Winner will need to RSVP for the show by tomorrow to reserve the tickets for opening night (November 2).

In The Heights opens Wednesday

'In The Heights' opens in Denver on Wednesday, April 28 at 8 p.m. at The Buell Theatre.

'In The Heights,' winner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a sensational show about chasing your dreams and finding your true home. With an amazing cast, incredible Tony Award-winning dancing and a thrilling Tony Award-winning score, 'In The Heights' is an exhilarating journey into a vibrant Manhattan community—a place where the coffee is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.

In the Heights coming to Denver's Buell Theatre

'In the Heights,' winner of four 2008 Tony Awards and the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, is coming to the Buell Theatre in Denver from April 28 to May 9.

'In the Heights'tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

Single tickets go on sale Sunday, March 14 at www.denvercenter.org.

Mary Poppins begins limited engagement in Denver

Denver’s most eagerly anticipated stage production, 'Mary Poppins', will begin performances at the Buell Theatre on Thursday, March 4 for a limited engagement of five weeks through April 4. Opening night is Friday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m.

The entire original creative team has reunited to bring this magical story of the world’s most famous nanny to audiences around North America. Since the tour’s launch in Chicago in March 2009, 'Mary Poppins' has earned continuous critical praise and box-office success.

Original UK Tour star Caroline Sheen will reprise her role as 'Mary Poppins' while original London and Broadway star Gavin Lee will assume the role of Bert.

Legally Blonde: The Musical opens tonight

The first national tour of 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' will begin performances tonight at the Buell Theatre for two weeks only.  Tickets for this hit musical, written by Colorado native Heather Hach, are on sale now and word on the street is that this one is a must-see.

The lovely and talented Miss Eden Lane told me she drove ten hours to see it last year and was happy she did and my buddy RJ from the Colorado Athletic Club said some of the cast-members have been working out there and they are fit and sexy.

Definitely looking forward to checking it out tonight.

Legally Blonde comes to Denver

It's coming to Denver's Buell Theatre on February 2 at 8 p.m., and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW" (Time Magazine).

The hilarious MGM film 'Legally Blonde' is now a smash-hit musical that follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer.

When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style.

After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this “Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut” (New York Magazine) is “The Best New Musical Around”(WOR).

Cats returns to Denver

'Cats' returns to Denver's Buell Theatre this Wednesday, January 13 at 8 p.m.

I can't believe that in all my years I've never seen this show.

Word on the street is that there’s no better way to introduce your family and friends - or a reluctant date - to the wonders of live theatre than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of 'Cats'- one of the longest running shows in Broadway’s history.

The winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, 'Cats' features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies, including the hit song, “Memory.”

Tickets and more info at www.denvercenter.org.

Riverdance returns to Denver

A celebration of Irish music, song and dance, 'Riverdance' focuses on the evolution of Irish dance and its similarities with, and influences on, other cultures. The show returns to Denver's Buell Theatre November 24-27 in what is being billed as a "farewell performance" and I'll be there opening night. Should be pretty sweet.

Spring Awakening

Broadway’s most talked about new musical and the biggest Tony Award-winner in years is coming to The Buell Theatre, presented by Denver Center Attractions. 'Spring Awakening', the eight-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, plays a limited two week engagement December 1-13.

'Spring Awakening' swept the 2007 Tony Awards, winning eight out of its eleven nominations, including Best Musical, Best Director (Michael Mayer), Best Book (Steven Sater), Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones), Best Orchestrations (Duncan Sheik), Best Lighting Design (Kevin Adams) and Best Featured Actor (John Gallagher Jr.).

Set against the backdrop of a repressive and provincial late 19th century Germany, 'Spring Awakening' tells the timeless story of teenage self-discovery and budding sexuality as seen through the eyes of three teenagers.

Tickets for Mary Poppins go on sale this Sunday

Tickets for the long-awaited production of 'Mary Poppins' will go on sale to the public this Sunday, November 15 at 10 a.m. One of Denver’s most eagerly awaited stage production, 'Mary Poppins' will begin performances at The Buell Theatre on March 4, 2010 for a limited engagement of five weeks through April 4. The opening night is Friday, March 5.

Little House on the Prairie comes to Denver

'Little House on the Prairie', a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books, will arrive on December 15 at The Buell Theatre, presented by Denver Center Attractions. Melissa Gilbert, who rose to fame as a child playing ‘Laura’ in the hugely successful NBC television series “Little House on the Prairie” during the 1970s, now continues her legacy ‘on the prairie’ by taking on the role of Ma.

'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical' will also star Steve Blanchard as Pa and Kara Lindsay (cast member in Denver Center Theatre Company’s recent production of 'Quilters') as Laura.

Single tickets go on sale Sunday, October 25 at www.denvercenter.org or by phone and walk-up Monday, October 26 at 10am.

Riverdance tickets go on sale Sunday

'Riverdance', the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play eight farewell performances at The Buell Theatre November 24-29. Single tickets go on sale Sunday, October 4 at www.denvercenter.org or by phone and walk-up Monday, October 5 at 10 a.m.

“Since 1996, the success of 'Riverdance' in North America has gone beyond our wildest dreams,” said producer Moya Doherty. “The fact that the show continues to draw and excite audiences 13 years after its debut in Dublin is a tribute to every dancer, singer, musician, staff and crew member who have dedicated themselves to the show.”

Heaven and Earth at the Buell Theatre

The Denver Office of Cultural Affairs (DOCA) is pleased to present a special exhibition of work titled Heaven and Earth by up-and-coming Denver artist Riva Sweetrocket, represented by Plus Gallery. A public viewing and reception will take place on Monday, September 21 from 6-8 p.m. at the Buell Theatre. After September 21 the artwork can be viewed only as a ticketed patron of an event at the Buell Theatre or by contacting DOCA to schedule a visit. The exhibition will run through January 1, 2010.

Magical! David Copperfield adds Denver show

Due to popular demand, David Copperfield has added an additional performance of 'An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion'at the Buell Theatre. Seats for all performances are now on sale.

Nebbia opens April 28 at The Buell

Experience the sights and sounds of a European circus in this vibrant production that brings together an international cast of acrobats, clowns, jugglers, trapeze artists and musicians to create a rich, fast-paced tango of emotions. In a brilliant co-production, French Canadian companies Cirque Éloize and Teatro Sunil present 'Nebbia' – Italian for “fog – a show featuring circus arts, music, dance and theater, melding together to plunge audiences into a world of dreams, imagination, and the unexpected.

The show is directed by acclaimed author, choreographer, and clown Daniele Finzi Pasca, whose unique style has been seen in Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo, on Broadway, and in the closing ceremonies of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games.

Things to do in Denver when you're gay: Phantom of the Opera

Be sure to check out 'Phantom of the Opera' at the Buell Theatre. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the reviews for this production are fantastic.