On stage
Emma: Unconventional adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic comedy; on stage through May 5, Denver Center Theatre Company, Wolf Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$87; denvercenter.org.
Guadalupe in the Guest Room: Mexican telenovelas bridge a gap for members of a grieving family; on stage through April 20, Firehouse Theater Company, John Hand Theater 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver; $22-$27; firehousetheatercompany.com.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company: A troupe of actors improvises a Shakespearean-style play with help from the audience; on stage through April 28, Garner Galleria Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $45; denvercenter.org.
A Jukebox for the Algonquin: Comedy about a small band of residents hatch a plot to earn a jukebox for a retirement home; on stage through Sunday, Miners Alley Playhouse, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden; $37-$56; minersalley.com.
MJ: New Tony Award-winning musical featuring the music of Michael Jackson; on stage Wednesday-April 28, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $39-$179; denvercenter.org.
My Fair Lady: Award-winning musical about a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady; on stage through June 9, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 214 Main St., Longmont; $19-$50; jesterstheatre.com.
Noises Off: Hilarious backstage farce; on stage through May 5, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; arvadacenter.org.
Space Explorers — The Infinite: Immersive theater experience inspired by NASA missions; on stage through May 5, Denver Center’s Off-Center, Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora; $45; denvercenter.org.
Talking With…: A poignant collection of monologues from women from all walks of life; on stage through Sunday, VIVA Theater Company, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $25-$30; thedairy.org.
Coming soon
Bluey’s Big Play: New musical based on the popular kid’s show; May 11-12, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $20-$70; denvercenter.org.
The Cher Show: Broadway tour of the musical that chronicles the life and music of the superstar; May 3-5, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$110; denvercenter.org.
Company: Broadway tour of the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, May 22-June 2, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$120; denvercenter.org.
The Lehman Trilogy: Tony Award-winning (Best Play) drama about three brothers as they navigate fire, flood and war; May 3-June 2, Denver Center Theatre Company, Kilstrom Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$73; denvercenter.org.
Ken Ludwig’s Lend Me a Tenor: A comedic three-ring circus of celebrity worship, opera and mistaken identity; April 24-26, Fairview High School, 1515 Greenbriar Blvd, Boulder, $12; swordandstone.ludus.com.
The Misanthrope: Moliere’s classic comedy; April 19-May 5, Theater Company of Lafayette, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; tclstage.org.
Out of the Blue — A Miraculous Miracle: True story of hope and resilience in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds; April 12-14, Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $30; thedairy.org.
The Road to Lethe: Local playwright Jeffrey Newman’s new retelling of an ancient Greek myth; April 26-May 18, Benchmark Theatre, 1560 Teller St., Lakewood; $18-$30; benchmarktheatre.com.
Stories on Stage: Actors perform works of celebrated Denver/Boulder author Erika Krouse; April 14, Stories on Stage, Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver; storiesonstage.org.
These Shining Lives: Four women have their dream jobs in a factory in 1922; May 11-June 8, Firehouse Theater Company, John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver; $22-$27; firehoustheatercompany.com.
What the Constitution Means to Me: Smart and timely comedy; May 3-19, BETC, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $45; thedairy.org.
Where Did We Sit on the Bus?: New one-woman show about a young Latina listening to a lesson about Rosa Parks, Denver Center Theatre Company, Singleton Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $35-$56; denvercenter.org.
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