OnStage Colorado podcast
The podcast about Colorado theatre from the creators of OnStage Colorado
Episodes
The guys are joined by the Denver Gazette’s John Moore, plus an interview with Legend of Anne Bonny playwright Emy McGuire
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca are joined by John Moore from the Denver Gazette. The main topic this week is upcoming fall theatre around Colorado — and there’s plenty of it!
Later in the episode, we speak with playwright, actor, novelist and pirate Emy McGuire....
Plus, Top 10 Colorado Headliners, new reviews, news and more
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca dive into recent theatre experiences, news, and our Top 10 Colorado Headliners. Also featured: an in-depth conversation with acclaimed scenic designer Brian Mallgrave.
Plus, an interview with DCPA Off-Center’s Charlie Miller about Sweet & Lucky: Echo
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca return with a bonus episode packed with show reviews, industry news and an exclusive look at one of Denver’s most anticipated immersive theater experiences. From Shakespeare under the stars in Boulder to a notorious female pirate, we also look at some sobering news ...
A midsummer’s theatre retrospective, plus a chat with Dixie Longate and the Top 10 Colorado Headliners
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller look at the best shows of the year so far on Colorado stages. Later in the show, Alex talks with Dixie Longate, who’s final run of her show Dixie Longate’s Tupperware Party is at the Denver Center’s Garner Galleria this summer.
Also in this episode, w...
In this episode, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller run down the Henry Awards winners from Monday night's ceremony at Lone Tree Arts Center.
Extreme heat, wildfire smoke and other climate-related issues are having an effect – especially on outside performances. Plus, Top 10 Colorado Headliners and an interview with Miners Alley Associate AD Warren Sherrill.
The phrase “the show must go on” has long been theatre’s rallying cry, but climate change is beginning to force a harsh reckoning with that philosophy. From the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s $2 million loss due to wil...
A look at the summer dreck on the big screen, plus Top 10 Colorado Headliners and a chat with zombie playwright Bryce Edmonds
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller take a little break from the stage to talk about this summer’s big movies. We also get into lots of news, including a bit of drama at Longmont Theatre, Kenny Moten taking on Associate AD duties at the Arvada Center, Local Thea...
From Durango to Greeley, we run down all the great stuff going on around the state this summer — plus Meow Wolf's Brie Lipari on 'Phenomenomaly' and our Top 10 Colorado Headliners
Show Summary
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca discuss recent theater experiences, local news, and provide a comprehensive guide to Colorado's summer theater festivals. The episode feature...
Alex and Toni return from their theater road trip to Steamboat Springs to discuss the 27th Annual Colorado New Play Summit, dive into the 2025 Henry Award nominations, and interview two Bobby G Awards winners heading to Broadway.
Highlights
Colorado New Play Summit (01:18) - We experienced four compelling new works at this prestigious festival that boasts a 75% success rate of plays moving to regional theaters or NYC. Shows included ...
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca began by discussing our Colorado theatre experiences since the last episode. Alex reviewed & Juliet at the Denver Center, describing it as surprisingly enjoyable despite disliking the pop music soundtrack. He also attended the 24 Hour Plays fundraiser at Curious Theatre, featuring six playwrights creating original works in 24 hours, with notable ...
Bonus episode: Toni and Alex review the latest show at Denver’s Garner Galleria — plus, an interview with performers at UpStart Theatre’s upcoming production of ‘Hold Onto Your Butts’ in Ouray
In this bonus episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller comment on the new show at Denver’s Garner Galleria: Forbidden Broadway – Merrily We Roll Along.
The latest iteration of the long-running franchise featu...
A deep dive into Denver Fringe featuring an interview with Ann Sabbah, plus our weekly Top 10 Colorado Headliners
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca go big on Denver Fringe Festival — coming up June 4-6. We take a look at 20 of the dozens of shows coming up and chat with Denver Fringe founder and director Ann Sabbah along with performers Soleil Kohl, True Smith and Megan Dille.
Lat...
Decimation of NEA hits state theatre companies
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, host AlexMiller is joined by special guest host John Moore — arts writer for the Denver Gazette. They dig into the harm being done by the Trump Administration’s cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts and its impacts on Colorado theatre organizations.
Later in the podcast they review the Colorado Headliners— upcoming shows that might ...
We were at the opening night of The Hot Wing King onMay2. It’s the final show of the 2024-2025 season for the Denver Center TheatreCompany, and they went out with a bang. Here’s our wrapup review.
A rundown of best practices and alternatives for theatremarketing. Plus, Colorado theatre news, an interview with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ sound designer Elisabeth Weidner and our Top 10 Colorado Headliners.
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts ToniTresca and Alex Miller get in the weeds of social media and how theatres can use it (or not). Everyone may be hating on Facebook for its annoying-as-hell algorithms and...
Sci-fi musical classic soars in a meticulously craftedproduction helmed by Chris Coleman.
In this bonus edition of the OSC podcast, hosts ToniTresca and Alex Miller switch things up from the usual weekly podcast. They'll do that one, with guest hosts, interviews, Top 10 Colorado Headliners and all that every other week. In between, they’ll be serving up some alternative fare.
This week, since both were at opening night for...
The Colorado Theatre Guild president joins the guys to talk about the year ahead and more. Plus, our Top 10 Colorado Headliners.
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, Toni Tresca and Alex Miller welcome guest host Betty Hart. As the president of the Colorado Theatre Guild, Co-Artistic Director at Boulder’s Local Theater and avid show-goer, Hart has a unique perspective on — and deep knowledge of —theatre in the state.
Late...
The DU theatre professor joins to talk about the value oftheatre training, plus Greener Theatre Colorado with Megan Holdeman and our Top 10 Colorado Headliners
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, Alex andToni are joined by special guest host Anne Penner. The well-known actor, director and professor of theatre at the University of Denver weighs in on the many benefits of theatre education — whatever career you may end u...
Leadership changes, season announcements and more – plus an interview with National Bohemians playwright Luke Sorge and Miners Alley’s Len Matheo
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts AlexMiller and Toni Tresca take a look at some of the big A&E news in Colorado — starting with the move of the Sundance Film Festival from Utah to Boulder (sorry Cincinnati!). We also track some leadership changes in Colorado ...
A roundup of what’s in store through June plus LynneCollins from the Arvada Center and our Top 10 Colorado Headliners
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts ToniTresca and Alex Miller look ahead to the huge crop of new shows hitting Colorado stages in spring. We stick to the actual dates — March 20-June 20 — and found lots of great stuff from Durango to Fort Collins.
In the news, we run down the just-announced Broad...
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