We attended Saturday's performance of "Ain't Nothing But The…read moreBlues". Wow!!! I need to search my thesaurus for more superlatives: Amazing, soul-stirring, energetic, PERFECT.....(got it?). Every performer brought their A-game. If you love jazz and blues, you will get your fill at this musical. There is very little dialogue in between songs. Just enough to introduce changes in style or era. I can't imagine any improvement to this play.The multi talented Kenya Fashaw is always excellent, but she took us to a new level with her sexy rendition of Someone Else Is Stepping In. It would take a while page to give props to each of the cast members who had us bouncing, rocking and trying hard to refrain from singing along. I encourage all music lovers to treat themselves to this experience.

I learned from past experience to arrive earlier to get closer parking…read more I really like this theater. Their productions are great and going to a matinee makes for a wonderful Sunday afternoon. This time we were seeing Ride the Cyclone. I had gotten tickets because a few friends were going and it was a favorite musical of my daughter's. She thoroughly enjoyed the production. Their cast is always top-notch and the music was fantastic! I highly recommend going to see a production here.

My oldest daughter auditioned at DSA last winter and after several weeks of waiting for that letter…read moreto arrive it finally did and after screaming so loud she scared the tar out of our mailman the celebration began. Samantha had been accepted at DSA and her middle school career was about to begin! She has been at the school as a theater major for almost 8 months now and I must say, I am most impressed. Actually impressed doesn't quite cover it. I am completely and utterly floored, flabbergasted and blown away.... The talent here is ridiculous and like Colin mentioned in his review, DSA offers some of the most wonderful plays, musicals, concerts and dance productions in the entire Metro area. Last night's performance was a Broadway review which the kids will actually perform downtown tonight for a big fund-raising gala for The Kempe Foundation. There are simple not enough ways to describe just how talented these kids are and how spectacular the show was. As the first act began and the young lady opened her mouth, my God the sound that came out was quite literally unreal. To be so young and so gifted it was enough to bring a person to tears. Things got better from there, which is hard to believe considering it started out at FANTASTIC! There were dancers and singers and actors which easily rival anything on Broadway. Numbers from Annie, and Hair, Joesph and the Technicolor Dream coat, Hair spay, and several others, for 10 bucks. It was a night for the record books, and as a mama so full of pride and awe I must say... my baby kicked some series Broadway booty last night. Way to go kiddo! So if you are looking for some raw and insane talent for a very reasonable price and feel like contributing to a great, local and PUBLIC school in Denver, get yourself on their newsletter list and ENJOY!!! You'll be toe tapping and singing along I guarantee it!

My name is Dr. Don Shearer, Jr., PhD, MS, MBA, MS, BS, and a BBA…read more My son is a 9th grader and vocal major at DSA. He is a very accomplished vocalist and performer. Last year under vocal instructor Mr. Shively. He grew in his vocal skills, stage behavior, technical knowledge, and began to grow socially. His 8th grade tenure in Vocal had as an instructor Mr. Shively. Mr. Shively was wholly inspirational and a perfectionist. This man while having teaching methodologies which put students on the spot was sincerely trying to graduate skilled vocalists and further DSA's Vocal Department. He put people on the spot and caused 4 mediocre students to feel uncomfortable. He was fired for actually doing his job - to make DSA vocal graduates world class vocalists. All of his performances in 2017/18 were sold out. He was quite a revenue producer for DSA. He typically received standing ovations as did the performing artists in his performances. His and a vocal co-instructor's tenures with the DSA were cut short under very mysterious circumstances. Needless to say, their replacement who began teaching in fall of 2018, MKQ, has put the DSA vocal department into a death spiral with no upper level management intervention to improve a dying vocal department: 1) In trying to fill both ex-vocal instructors' shoes, MKQ is clearly in over her head and apparently going down for the third time. 2) The vetting in her hiring process was not shared very well with the vocal departments parents. The DSA hurt our vocal department because of their slipshod hiring practices And thus cast doubt on other candidates existence.Parents by the way who have realistic expectations and extreme investments to ensure their children graduate from a prestigious vocal school. MKQ may have been an emergency hire to plug the gaping hole in DSA's nationally renowned vocal program. A) Nearly all of the classes in 2018 and earlier had wonderful trips, e.g., my son had a chance to sing at the Radio City Music Hall in New York city. B) During MKQ's tenure the vocal department my son hasn't mentioned anything about guest performances. 3) MKQ's talents organizationally are abysmal in my opinion. I have taught at the college level and having graduate level training in assessing organizational skills. She can't set up a performance and have it come off in the way Mr. Shively did apparently very easily. 4) MKQ has in the facebook post for the bio that, "MKQ has brought a new teaching style that makes MKQ's students want to learn more. MKQ's undying enthusiasm and . . . 5) Just ask any Vocal major and you'll find students among them contemplating leaving DSA to attend another high school. My son plans to get his GED and attend a trade school. The principal Bill Kohut is leaving. Good God how much further will this fine school be a vocal major ghost town.

I enjoyed the play a lot, they have very talented actors. We saw treasure island and it was…read moreamazing! The lobby sells beer, wine, sodas and more. Also snacks like candy from the chocolate shop across the street. They only thing uncomfortable were the seats. You kinda sink into them and it's hard to get out. I'm not sure I could have lasted longer in it. Parking is either on the side street or in the back lot. All free.

First timer!! This was a wonderful experience with the jazz show. I have seen the Robert Johnson…read moreBand before at a Jazz club. I really enjoyed seeing him in "Ella and Louis". The acoustics were awesome. I wish they had a full bar but we managed. Loved the ambience and look of theatre. Bathrooms were not great. There was no soap before the show and no soap or toilet paper in the women's restroom after the show. Parking is on the street or in a lot across the street.

If you haven't seen, Birthday Candles, I highly recommend it. It is funny, heartwarming, and very…read morewell done!!

Love this place! We were looking for a small, intimate theater setting with high-quality acting,…read moreand Curious Theatre was an excellent choice. It is fun to see big productions like Cats or Phantom of the Opera on Broadway or in larger venues, but it is more engaging to sit 15-20 feet from the stage and feel as if you are part of the action. We tried the Curious Theatre for the first time this fall, and loved their production of "The Minutes" (always enjoy Tracy Letts). We returned for the wonderful production of "Letters to Suresh" as well a month later. The theater uses an old church so every seat is great, street parking is easy, and there are fun food options within a block - we enjoyed Zeps Epic Sandwiches and Torchys Tacos, coffee at Cherry Bean Coffee, and will try Eiskaffee on our next visit. Definitely worth a visit!

Spotlight Theater Company is exceptional at producing top-notch plays and the local actors are…read moreexceptional. Saw Buyer & Cellar, a new comedy by Jonathan Tolins, Directed by Linda Suttle and starring John Hauser in this one man play about a struggling L.A. actor who takes a job working in the basement of a beloved megastar. The result is an outrageous comedy about the perils of fame, the price of friendship, and the oddest of odd jobs. John Hauser is so superb in this role. It was so engaging and I recommend that everyone watch this play at least once-it will not disappoint! It runs from 14 Oct to 11 Nov 2017. The venue is small but has the advantage of making you feel part of the stage. There is a snack bar with an assortment of drinks and goodies.

I just saw a show at Firehouse Theater for the first time and I was blown away! The actors were…read moreimpressively talented and the overall production was high quality. I can't wait to see their next show!

Earth and Sky is an excellent play by Douglas Post and directed by Brian J. Brooks. Set in the City…read moreof Chicago in mid-August in the 1990's. A poetic thriller about a would-be poet and part-time librarian named Sara McKeon whose lover of ten weeks, David Ames, is found dead one hot August morning in the city of Chicago. It appears that David, owner and manager of an expensive art-deco restaurant, may have been involved in several illicit activities including kidnapping, rape and murder. Unable to believe that the man she gave her heart to was a killer, and outraged that the police seem to have closed the book on the case, Sara begins her own investigation of the crime and is led deeper and deeper through the urban labyrinth into the contemporary underworld. As the detective story moves forward in time, scenes from the love affair take us back to the moment when Sara and David first met. Finally the plots converge, and Sara finds herself face to face with the person who murdered her beloved. All the actors were awesome and I love how they put their heart and soul into their characters.

Omg we had a blaaaaaaast here!! We came here with a big group for a bachelorette party and this was…read moreone of the evening's activities. One of the highlights from the weekend for sure. We saw a burlesque tarot performance. The host was so funny and all the dancers were amazing and so talented! Love the body positivity and the diversity amongst all their dancers (male dancers were included!). They provide fun little noisemakers to use during the dances to cheer them on. They have lots of drink options too and come around to take your order. I got the non-alcoholic Aperol spritz which was a little strange but that's ok haha. Other girls seemed to like their cocktails and wine. The music, the costumes, the dancers, everything was so much better than we expected! So fun!

This place is absolutely incredible. Scantily clad woman, music, dance and great drinks with…read morefriends. If you enjoy beautiful women and much as I do, this place is for you. It's all very erotic, sexy and tasteful. The staff is efficient, friendly and really add to the burlesque ambiance. The stage is really well done and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. The show we saw was sold out and had been for a week. Buy your tickets well in advance. The parking is suspect and it is downtown so watch yourself after dark. This is one of the few places that will draw me into downtown at night.

My daughter and I attended The Music Man at the Buell Theater yesterday. It was just terrific. The…read morecast was perfect and the music & dancing were unbelievable! The theater is a great venue and has concessions in the lobby and cup holders at each seat. It was a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Denver!

The Buell is always a great venue. This time we were seeing Moulin Rouge. Security was a breeze…read more The staff is always welcoming and eager to help you find where you need to be. We were up at the top so we took the elevator. Be patient, it takes a bit. Found our seats and enjoyed a great show. At intermission we did have to scoot down to the second floor for a bathroom break. We were back in time before things go going again. At the end, we listened to the pit orchestra play until they finished and we had much less crowd to get through to leave. Overall a great evening.

Denver Dance is a hidden gem of a dance studio with the best tap classes I have found in Denver…read more Marguerite, the owner and dance instructor has created a vibe that is welcoming, warm, fun and challenging. Her studio is a private space in the park hill neighborhood. I've been taking tap classes for a year and absolutely love it. Check it out if you are looking for a wonderful, talented dance instructor in a uniquely fun space! The address listed here on Yelp is not the current location so check out the website for current location and schedule.

Denver Dance is one of my favorite studios in Denver. It's the only place you can learn Swinging…read morePole (look it up!) which is what drew me to it initially. The classes are cheap when compared to other dance and aerial studios plus because it's so small you get tons of individual attention. Marguerite (the owner and main instructor) is such a sweetheart and has built a really beautiful community at her studio.

Yes, I'm definitely a fan of Cherry Creek Theater!…read more CCT is a relatively new addition to the Denver theater scene, and have just begun their second season of productions. They're so new, in fact, they don't actually have a traditional theater space. They partner with the Shaver-Ramsey rug gallery in Cherry Creek and hold their performances in the large room off to the side of the main showroom. The acoustics are wonderful, and the space works really well. The performance we saw was in-the-round, so there wasn't a bad seat in the place. They don't focus on one specific type of theater - you'll find dramas, comedies, even musicals. I suspect that anything you see will be quite good as they get some of the best acting talent in Denver, and do a solid job with their script selection. The CCT also offers refreshments before the show and during intermission, including wine, most of which seemed to just have a suggested "donation" amount. You are allowed to bring drinks into the theater - yay! They find places around the area (Whole Foods, for example) and bring in pretty decent bites. So, there you go - yet another theater in Denver you perhaps never knew was there. Check it out!

Saw 'Ann' there a couple of weeks ago - a one woman play about Ann Richards, the feisty former…read moregovernor of Texas. Great little theater, wonderful people and the production was first rate. It ends this Sunday the 15th. Not to be missed, people!