Swing It!
“Swing,” was originally choreographed and directed by Littleton High School graduate Lynne Taylor Corbett, now an award-winning New York theater personality. The song and dance show will be produced on Town Hall’s stage from Feb. 21 to March 23, at 2450 W. Main St. in Downtown Littleton. Matthew Peters is director/choreographer. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $20 to $40, 303-794-2787 ext. 5 or www.TownHallArtsCenter.com.
Buntport and a depressed rabbit
“Jugged Rabbit Stew” is a musical that was created at Buntport Theater several years ago, with music by Adam Stone and a tale about a former show-business rabbit, depressed about his future. It returns through March 1 at 717 Lipan St., Denver. Performances: 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays Feb. 16 and 23. (Thursday Feb. 13 and Monday, Feb. 24 are “Pay what you can.”) Tickets: $16/$13 and $20 on closing night with refreshments. www.Buntport.com.
Tennessee Williams classic
Phamaly Theatre Company will take its production of Tennessee William’s “The Glass Menagerie” on the road this month and next. It will appear Feb. 21-23 at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $34, 720-898-7200, www.phamaly.org. On March 7, 8, 9, it will play at Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St., Lone Tree at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. Friday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $26-$28 ($15 at 10 a.m. March 7.) 720-509-1000 or www.phamaly.org.
Five Points history
“Five Points Wrapped Around My Soul,” an original work created by Source Theatre Company, will play Feb. 20 to March 8 at Su Teatro, 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver. Jimmy Walker directs a journey through acapella’s history in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. Tickets: Sourcedenver.org, 720-238-1323.
‘Quilters’
The musical play “Quilters” was originally developed and performed at the Denver Center in 1983, followed by performances at Town Hall Arts Center in Littleton by the late, lamented Main Street Players. It appeared on Broadway and Main Street took it to international competition in Monaco. The CU Boulder theater department will perform “Quilters,” starring CU Associate Professor Tammy Meneghini in the lead, from Feb. 14-23. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 15, 21, 22; 2 p.m. Feb. 16, 22, 23. Tickets: $19 general admission, $17 CU students, $5 high school students: Call 303-492-8181 or visit theatredance.colorado.edu.
Cardell directs
“The Lyons,” by Nicky Silver has its Regional Premiere at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton Street, Aurora through March 9. Bernie Cardell is director of this family tale. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: 303-856-7830 or www.vintagetheatre.com. *Note: Vintage has partnered with Copacabana Grill Catering to provide dinner service and desserts by advance reservation.
Dubac is back
“The Male Intellect: an Oxymoron,” Robert Dubac’s very funny one-man commentary on the nature of men, will be in Denver through March 2 as Avenue Theater’s annual February Girls Night Out presentation. Dubac cycles through five alter egos — male types — that will ring true as he ponders: “What do women want?” It’s funny for men too, but especially for women. The Avenue Theater is at 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $26.50/$23.50, 303-321-5925, www.avenuetheater.com.
Paul Robeson’s life…
“I Go On Singing – Paul Robeson’s Life in His Words and Song” by Andrew Flack will be presented at the Aurora Fox, 9900 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora, Feb. 28 through March 9. Baritone Anthony Brown will perform words and songs of this most popular and controversial African-American entertainer, directed by donnie l. betts. Performances: 7:30 Friday, Feb. 28, Saturdays March 1, 8; 2 P.M. Sundays March 2 and 9. (Preview Feb. 27). Tickets: $26/$22, 303-739-1970, www.AuroraFox.org.
Has he left the house?
“Lend Me a Tenor” by Ken Ludwig, a favorite American farce, will play at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora, Feb. 21 through March 23. Katie Mangett is director. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday, March 20; 2:30 p.m. Sundays and Sat., March 22. Tickets: $26, with discounts available, 303-856-7830, www.vintagetheatre.com.
Frankie, Smudge, Jinx and Sparky…
“Forever Plaid,” the 50s flashback by Stuart Ross will be presented by the Evergreen Chorale Feb. 21 through March 9 at Center Stage, 27608 Fireweed Dr., Evergreen. Jack Schnepp is director, with musical direction by the Chorale’s Christine Gandreau. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $22/$18/$15: 303-674-4002, www.evergreenchorale.org.
Dance tells a story
“Swing” was originally conceived by Paul Kelly and choreographed and directed by Lynne Taylor-Corbet, who started her theatrical career at Littleton High School. It plays at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main St., Downtown Littleton, from Feb. 21 through March 23. Matt Peters is director/choreographer and Donna Debreceni leads a live band. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 2 p.m. March 8 and Sundays; 6:30 p.m. March 2. Tickets: $20-$40, 303-794-2787, ext. 5 or www.TownHallArtsCenter.com.
Poetic thriller
“Earth and Sky” by Douglas Post plays Feb. 21 to March 22 at the John Hand Theater, 7653 East First Place, Denver, presented by Firehouse Theater. Brian J. Brooks and Ed Berry are co-directors. Performances: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 6:30 p.m. Sundays March 2 and 16. Tickets: $20/$18, 303-562-3232, www.firehousetheatercompany.com