Performing Arts

I ain’t telling no lie (or my nose would grow like Pinocchio): when you wish upon a "Bright Star,” your dreams of a magical night on Broadway come true. [caption id="attachment_58082" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Carmen Cusack makes her Broadway debut in “Bright Srar.” (courtesy, broadway.com)[/caption] The inspiration for Steve...

Telluride’s Fly Me To The Moon Saloon wraps up its winter 2016 season with a Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Two Night Run, the Return of Cranford Hollow, Tribute Acts Naive Melodies A Tribute To The Talking Heads, Pickin’ On Ween and DJ noDJ. The Winter live music season is...

Denver’s Curious Theatre Company’s now featuring “Elliot, A Soldier’s Fugue,” through April 23. Tickets here. [caption id="attachment_57873" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Antonio Mercado in Curious Theatre Company’s “Elliot: A Soldier’s Fugue."[/caption]   War is "over there." It comes back to us in an odd fashion, in meaningless glimpses—a returning veteran being honored at...

According to online sources. burlesque does not twin with stripping. What’s the difference between a burlesque performer and a stripper?" Burlesque shows often include stripping, but your average strip club will not include any burlesque.But my favorite answer to this question (courtesy of A. Randy Johnson) is “strippers...

Telluride Choral Society presents a SpringSing Spectacular, a special dedication to Bobbie Shaffer. Event takes place Friday, March 18, 7 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, Telluride. Artistic director Rhonda Muckerman conducts. Tickets available at the door. Adults, $20; Students, $10.   Some of you may remember a PBS show...

SHEL in concert Saturday, March 19, 2016, 9 p.m. show; doors at 8:30 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, Telluride. $20 GA floor, $30 reserved balcony.* Tickets and information here or 970.728.6363 x5. [caption id="attachment_57645" align="aligncenter" width="600"] SHEL[/caption] The Sheridan Arts Foundation presents up-and-coming indie folksters SHEL live at Telluride's Sheridan Opera House, Saturday, March 19, 2016. The...

Leftover Salmon appears in concert at Telluride’s Sheridan Opera House. Shows are Thursdays & Friday, March 17 & 18. Door 8:30 p.m.; show, 9 p.m. Tickets are $32, general admission; $42 reserved balcony seating.* ($5 more at the door.) Tickets on sale here or by calling 970-728-6363 ext. 5, 9...

With major support from the Telluride Ski Resort, Denise Mongan’s Beyond the Groove is pleased to announce Jackie Greene, with Skin & Bones as the opener. The show is Saturday, March 12 at Club Red at the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village. Doors, 8 p.m. Tickets, $25 (GA) –...

Telluride Theatre presents “Hands on Hardbody,” with book by Doug Wright; music by Trey Anastasio (of PHISH) and Amanda Green; lyrics Amanda Green. “Hands on Hardbody” runs March 3- March 6 & March 10- March 13. Thursday through Saturdays show at 8 p.m.; Sundays are matinees at 4...

Yes, we want to live in the moment. But no, this can’t wait. This summer, the Telluride American Songbook Concert Series is offering two workshops, one on songwriting and another for singing. (Details below.) For adults wanting to attend, but in need of financial assistance, you can...