OnStage Colorado podcast
The podcast about Colorado theatre from the creators of OnStage Colorado
Episodes
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca follow up on last week’s show featuring holiday shows around the state to call out some of the non-holiday offerings available. From the military courtroom drama A Few Good Men at Boulder’s Upstart Crow Theatre to Theatreworks’ production of The Importance of Being Earnest in Colorado Springs, there are more than a few un-tinseled shows to see this m...
Alex and Toni celebrate Thanksgiving week with a packed episode featuring reviews of Million Dollar Quartet Christmas, Camp Christmas 2025, Batman Live, Mary Poppins at Colorado Springs FAC, and the disappointing Wicked: For Good. They discuss major news including Hamilton's licensing availability for community theaters, Candlelight's 2026 season announcement, Frozen breaking box office records at Arvada Center, and capit...
Plus the latest shows and an interview with Debut Theatre Founder and Artistic Director Lee Kaplan
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller dive into the latest shows they’ve seen and take a look at theatre programs. How do people feel about no program, or a “light” program with just one page and a QR code link? Also, what’s up with the decision for NY theatres to dispense with the casts-cha...
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller jump into what they’ve seen lately on stage, run through some arts news from around the state and discuss the week’s Top 10 Colorado Headliners. This week’s list:
- Job, Curious Theatre, Denver, through Dec. 7
- Jerry’s Girls, Veritas Productions/Mizel Center Denver, Nov. 13-23
- Daisy Violet the Bitch Beast King, Feather Fall/Dairy Arts Center in Boulde...
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca look at some recent A&E news — including the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s season announcement and a chat with Ballyhoo Table & Stage founder Julia Tobey on the new venue’s grand opening this Saturday.
Later in the podcast, Alex chats with Scot Merchant, creator of the new musical Ichabod, which has its world premiere at Denver’s M...
Just a bit of news and reviews from around the theatre community
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller talk about recent productions they’ve seen, including Wonderbound's Rock Ballets, Audacious Immersive's Cult of Cthulhu, Diva Royale at Miners Alley and Lizzie at Aurora Fox. They also discuss Colorado arts news including leadership changes at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, th...
Miners Alley’s Len Matheo joins to talk about the pros and cons of running a bar, plus Top 10 Colorado Headliners
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller are joined by Len Matheo, Producing Artistic Director at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden. We wanted to talk about serving alcohol in theatres — the pros and cons, revenue opportunities, disruptive patrons etc. — and since Min...
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca take a deep dive into Spooky Season. From multiple Rocky Horrors, Miseries and Draculas, we scanned the state to highlight some of what’s happening as we race toward a Friday Halloween this month.
We also hit some news and Toni recaps some recent reviews: Steel Magnolias at Candlelight and A Case for Black Girls Setting Central Park on Fire at Local T...
Director Kelly Van Oosbree guest-hosts, plus an interview with ‘Shucked’ actor Ryan Fitzgerald and the Top 10 Colorado Headliners
What’s the big deal if actors don’t show up for an audition slot? Plenty, says Kelly Van Oosbree, who joins hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller to talk about that and all she’s up to with shows at the Aurora Fox and Platte Valley Theatre Arts as well as her new role as artistic director at Performance Now ...
In this week’s episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Toni Tresca and Alex Miller talk about a recent NYT article’s grim outlook on Broadway musicals. Also discussed are the production of Eureka Day at Denver’s Curious Theatre and the BETC production of The Thin Place at the Denver Savoy.
Later in the episode is Alex’s interview with veteran Colorado sound designer Jason Ducat, who talks about his latest shows and how he ma...
Ovation West’s Tim Kennedy on the Evergreen shooting and ‘Annie Get Your Gun,’ plus how guns are portrayed on stage, best practices and this week’s Colorado Headliners
With recent shootings in mind — particularly the one at Evergreen High School in Colorado — hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca take a look at how guns are portrayed in theatre. Also featured is an interview with Tim Kennedy of Ovation West in Evergreen, whose productio...
Plus the latest from Third Side Theatre, a rundown of the latest shows and Colorado theatre news
In this episode of the OnStage Colorado Podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca welcome Colorado theatre power couple Matt and Libby Zambrano. The conversation covers recent productions including The Mousetrap at the Arvada Center, plus season announcements from Phamaly Theatre Company, Aurora Fox Arts Center and Central City Opera.
Ki...
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...
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