About the Author: Toni Tresca
Impact’s ‘Stupid Fucking Bird’ feels everything at once
Impact Theatre Collective opens Aurora’s Storyteller Theatre with an impassioned, inconsistent production.
Three voices fill empty spaces in ‘Honky Tonk Angels’
Jessica Hindsley’s sparse staging puts the focus on the young performers powering this country jukebox musical.
This ‘Spelling Bee’ in Creede is S-U-P-E-R
Creede Rep’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee pairs winning comedy with a tender portrait of belonging.
Creede Rep’s ‘Working: A Musical’ finds its strength close to home
Localized production of Working is a heartfelt hometown tribute to Creede hampered by laborious scene changes.
‘Friends/Romans/Countrymen’ loses sight of its outsiders
Colorado Shakespeare Festival's new Julius Caesar riff needs to give its peripheral Romans more room to lead.
Candlelight’s ‘Matilda’ finds magic when it keeps things simple
Strong young performers and inventive staging lift Candlelight’s Matilda, though broad comedy slows the show.
Storyteller Theater opens an affordable home for Aurora arts
The Storyteller Theater opens July 17 on East Colfax, offering an accessible, flexible home for local artists.
What I learned at the National Critics Institute
Toni Tresca shares what he learned at the National Critics Institute and how it will shape OnStage Colorado’s coverage.
Akram Khan’s ‘Thikra: Night of Remembering’ at Jacob’s Pillow
The ritual power of Akram Khan Company’s final touring production does not need to be fully decoded to be felt.
‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ casts a polished spell in Denver
The South Broadway attraction brings Harry Potter props, costumes, games and immersive rooms to Denver.
Rocky Mountain Rep’s ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ pulls off the con
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a fizzy Grand Lake getaway with charm, laughs and a few rough edges.
Performance Now’s ‘My Fair Lady’ is a Golden Age throwback
Lakewood production delivers a lush, sharply sung My Fair Lady, though Eliza’s final return still stings.
