By John Moore Aug. 4, 2013 Senior Housing Options last night became the first area theater company to designate a performance as “Denver Actors Fund Night,” in effect launching its new Tap Shoe Initiative. Senior Housing Options’ resource development coordinator Jane Prancan made a pre-show curtain speech introducing the Denver Actors Fund to Saturday night’s… Continue reading “Steel Magnolias” launches Denver Actors Fund’s “Tap Shoe Initiative”
Photos: My night at Phamaly’s “Fiddler on the Roof”
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore Aug. 3, 2013 Opening No. 98: Phamaly Theatre Company’s “Fiddler… Continue reading Photos: My night at Phamaly’s “Fiddler on the Roof”
Former Fort Collins theater manager Matt Strauch sent to prison
By John Moore Aug. 2, 2013 Former Bas Bleu Theatre general manager Matt Strauch was sentenced to four years in prison today for violating terms of his sentencing. Last year, Strauch pleaded guilty to stealing more than $40,000 from Bas Bleu and a Fort Collins charter school. Prior to his plea deal, Strauch could have… Continue reading Former Fort Collins theater manager Matt Strauch sent to prison
CultureWest turns 1: A look back at a wild year in Colorado theater
From CultureWest’s ongoing “It’s Opening Night in Colorado Theater” photo series: Backstage at the opening of Magic Moments’ “Spirit & Soul.” By John Moore Aug. 2, 2013 One year ago, a local foundation created www.CultureWest.Org on my behalf as a beta blog for what we all hoped would become a new, fully staffed and fully… Continue reading CultureWest turns 1: A look back at a wild year in Colorado theater
Photos: My night at Illumination Theatre’s ‘Sordid Lives’
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore Aug. 2, 2013 Opening No. 97: Illumination Theatre’s “Sordid Lives”:… Continue reading Photos: My night at Illumination Theatre’s ‘Sordid Lives’
Photos: My night at the 2013 Henry Awards
By John Moore July 27, 2013 My photos from the 2013 Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards. To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option… Continue reading Photos: My night at the 2013 Henry Awards
Photos: 2013 Underground Music Showcase: The UMS
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 21, 2013 Photos from the 2013 Denver Post Underground… Continue reading Photos: 2013 Underground Music Showcase: The UMS
Photos: Denver Actors Fund’s All-Theater Trivia Smackdown
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 23, 2013 The new Denver Actors Fund is a… Continue reading Photos: Denver Actors Fund’s All-Theater Trivia Smackdown
Video: Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper introduces Nathaniel Rateliff at the UMS
By John Moore July 23, 2013 When he first became Denver’s mayor, I saw now Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper sneak into the Lion’s Lair at midnight to catch a little bit of a John Doe set. He has introduced the Avett Brothers the past two years at Red Rocks. A few years ago, he introduced… Continue reading Video: Colorado Gov. Hickenlooper introduces Nathaniel Rateliff at the UMS
Video: My Memoriam Film for the 2013 Henry Awards
By John Moore July 23, 2013 My video tribute to Ray Angel, Diane Beckoff, Harry Cruzan, Shana Dowdeswell, Diane Gadomski, Robert Garner, Angela Johnson, David Kristin, Will Marshall, Brook Millard, Adam Perkes and Linda Rae Wheeler. This served as the “memoriam” section of the 2013 Henry Awards celebration held July 22 at the Arvada Center.… Continue reading Video: My Memoriam Film for the 2013 Henry Awards
Newly eligible companies take emphatic bow at 2013 Henry Awards
By John Moore July 22, 2013 The Colorado Theatre Guild set out to put more Colorado in Colorado Theatre Guild’s 2013 Henry Awards, and tonight’s results certainly accomplished that goal. The question on many minds tomorrow, after the Guild had left so many of its own member companies out of the race for seven years,… Continue reading Newly eligible companies take emphatic bow at 2013 Henry Awards
UMS comedians on their hate/hate relationship with critics
By John Moore July 21, 2013 Easily the most aggravating hour of this or any other UMS was the (Not) “Funny Face-Off: Comedians vs. the Media,” during which one contradictory comic lambasted the largely friendly media coverage comedians receive here. First he gave it to them for somehow destroying the life work, hopes and ambitions… Continue reading UMS comedians on their hate/hate relationship with critics
Video: Shout-outs to 2013 Henry Award nominees
By John Moore July 18, 2013 Members of the local theater community give their shout-outs to this year’s field of 2013 Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award nominees. One comes all the way from Poland. The ceremony is July 22 at the Arvada Center. Video by John Moore for www.CultureWest.Org. Running time: 7 minutes. Shouters and… Continue reading Video: Shout-outs to 2013 Henry Award nominees
My night at ‘Krazy Kamp’ at the Heritage Square Music Hall
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 16, 2013 Opening No. 95: Rising Star Productions’ “Krazy… Continue reading My night at ‘Krazy Kamp’ at the Heritage Square Music Hall
Terminal Germinal: Countdown to Closure
By John Moore Aug. 22, 2013 Rehearsals are underway for the final production to be staged at the Germinal Stage-Denver’s longtime home at 44th Avenue and Alcott streets in northwest Denver. “Offending the Audience” revives what founder Ed Baierlein describes as “easily Germinal’s most notorious production,” first presented in 1976. The “choral monologue” by Austrian… Continue reading Terminal Germinal: Countdown to Closure
My night at the Town Hall Arts Center’s teen “Grease”
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 16, 2013 Opening No. 93: Town Hall Arts Center’s… Continue reading My night at the Town Hall Arts Center’s teen “Grease”
Photos: My night at the Arvada Center’s ‘Curtains’
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 15, 2013 Opening No. 91: Arvada Center’s “Curtains”: In… Continue reading Photos: My night at the Arvada Center’s ‘Curtains’
Photos: My night at LIDA Project’s ‘Watershed’
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 9, 2013 Opening No. 92: LIDA Project’s “Watershed (Part… Continue reading Photos: My night at LIDA Project’s ‘Watershed’
Video: 16th Blues n BBQ fest coming to Arvada July 14
Ranger Miller of the Duke Street Kings and Dot Wright, hip chick from the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, talk about the 16th annual Blues ‘n BBQ block party coming to the streets of Olde Town Arvada on July 14. $10 for 18 bands on three stages. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. For more… Continue reading Video: 16th Blues n BBQ fest coming to Arvada July 14
Photos: My night at Vintage Theatre’s ‘Closer’
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 9, 2013 Opening No. 90: Vintage Theatre’s “Closer”: Four… Continue reading Photos: My night at Vintage Theatre’s ‘Closer’
Review: The Avett Brothers at Red Rocks
By John Moore July 6, 2013 Here’s my review of the Avett Brothers’ opening night of two sold-out shows at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison for the Denver Post’s music website, Reverb. Photos by Seth McConnell.
Photos: Opening Night at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Macbeth’
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 4, 2013 Opening No. 89: Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s “Macbeth”:… Continue reading Photos: Opening Night at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Macbeth’
Photos: Nick Cave’s ‘Heard • DAM’ at Denver Art Museum
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 3, 2013 Opening No. 88: Nick Cave’s “Heard •… Continue reading Photos: Nick Cave’s ‘Heard • DAM’ at Denver Art Museum
Photos: Opening night at Candlelight’s ‘The Sound of Music’
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore July 2, 2013 Opening No. 87: Candlelight Dinner Playhouse’s “The… Continue reading Photos: Opening night at Candlelight’s ‘The Sound of Music’
60-second review: Colorado Shakes’ “Midsummer” and “Macbeth”
By John Moore June 30, 2013 The Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s two 2013 mainstage outdoor offerings could not be more different. But they do have one thing in common (and I don’t mean that shared unit set): There are moments in both when I sat agape, asking myself, “Did they really just go there?” Oh, yes,… Continue reading 60-second review: Colorado Shakes’ “Midsummer” and “Macbeth”
Photos: Opening night at the Avenue Theater’s ‘Minimum Wage’
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore June 26, 2013 Opening No. 85: The Avenue Theater’s “Minimum… Continue reading Photos: Opening night at the Avenue Theater’s ‘Minimum Wage’
Shows go on, theaters safe as fires rage near Creede, Pagosa Springs
Dramatic photos of the three forest fires near Creede that have cast a surreal haze over the Creede Repertory Theatre’s 2013 summer season. The shows are going on because fire authorities have determined the town 250 miles southwest of Denver to be safe. Photos by John Gary Brown and Charles Maze. To see caption information… Continue reading Shows go on, theaters safe as fires rage near Creede, Pagosa Springs
Aspen Stage wins four national awards for ‘Unmarried in America’
By John Moore June 24, 2013 Aspen Stage has won four awards at the American Association of Community Theatre’s national festival in Carmel, Ind. Director Wendy Moore’s production of “Unmarried in America” was honored for Best Ensemble, Best Supporting Actress (Missy Moore), Best Supporting Actor (Kevin Derkash) and Best Actor in a Featured… Continue reading Aspen Stage wins four national awards for ‘Unmarried in America’
Please take my two-question survey and help determine the fate of CultureWest
By John Moore June 21, 2013 Many of you know this very WordPress blog you are now reading was created last summer with a much larger end-game in mind: CultureWest.Org was conceived as a beta site that would one day magically transition into a fully staffed new media outlet that would exclusively cover all arts… Continue reading Please take my two-question survey and help determine the fate of CultureWest
Photos: My day with Theatre Esprit Asia’s “Spirit & Sworded Treks” and “Dust Storm”
To see caption information for any photo above, or to see the gallery if watching on a mobile phone, click here. (The information is posted on the lower-left corner of each photo.) Or just click the “show info” option on any photo. By John Moore June 20, 2013 Opening Nos. 83-84: Theatre Esprit Asia’s “Dust… Continue reading Photos: My day with Theatre Esprit Asia’s “Spirit & Sworded Treks” and “Dust Storm”