Live theater has been a passion of mine and my husband throughout our courtship and marriage, and we now enjoy experiencing it with our children, too!
By introducing them to live performances at a very young age, we have been able to impart our appreciation for the performing arts and create wonderful family memories.
School and youth theater productions are among the best sources for age-appropriate shows at an affordable price. Here is the lineup of fabulous events — coming to a stage near you!
Upcoming performances are listed chronologically.
PAA – Performing Arts Academy
presents
Mary Poppins JR
April 18-19 at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $12-$15
SYNOPSIS: Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film. Performed by kids in 3rd-6th Grade.
All Ages
Performances take place at St. Luke's UMC in Highlands Ranch.
Audience of One (Ao1)
presents
Anything Goes
April 18-20 at 6:30 PM
Saturday Matinee at 12:00 PM
Tickets: $13-$15
SYNOPSIS: This wacky shipboard farce features romance, intrigue, colorful characters, and a glorious score from Cole Porter. Highlights include: "You’re The Top," "It’s De-Lovely," "I Get A Kick Out Of You," and the title number.
All Ages
Performances take place at West Bowles Community Church in Littleton.
Mountain Vista High School
presents
The Drowsy Chaperone
April 18-19 at 7:00 PM
April 20 at 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10-$13
SYNOPSIS: This funny musical parodies the American musical comedy of the 1920s. A die-hard musical fan plays his favorite cast album, and the characters come to life! Goofy characters, farcical situations, and relentless comedy make this musical a perfect night of entertainment!
Agest 10+
Colorado Early Colleges
presents
Little Shop of Horrors
April 19-20 at 7:00 PM
Saturday Matinee at 2:00 PM
Tickets: $15-$18
SYNOPSIS: The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II," after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Over time, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out-of-this-world origins and intent toward global domination!
Ages 13+
Performances take place at Parker Performing Arts School.
PAA – Performing Arts Academy
presents
Into the Woods JR
April 25-26 at 6:30 PM
Tickets: $12-$15
SYNOPSIS: Be careful what you wish for, as Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine’s cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical. Into the Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters — Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the Witch — in this lyrically rich retelling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
All Ages
Performances take place at St. Luke's UMC in Highlands Ranch.
Sagewood Middle School
presents
The Drowsy Chaperone JR
April 25-27 at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $7-$10
SYNOPSIS: A Broadway Junior adaptation of the Tony-winning musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone JR is a loving satire of the Golden Age musical featuring hysterical numbers and colorful characters.
Agest 10+
Audience of One (Ao1)
presents
The Music Man
April 25-27 at 6:30 PM
Saturday Matinee at 12:00 PM
Tickets: $13-$15
SYNOPSIS: Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize — even though he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen.
All Ages
Performances take place at West Bowles Community Church in Littleton.
Audience of One (Ao1)
presents
The Little Mermaid
May 2-4 & 9-11 at 6:30 PM
Saturday Matinee at 12:00 PM
Tickets: $13-$15
SYNOPSIS: In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave behind her ocean home — and her fins — and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.
All Ages
Performances take place at West Bowles Community Church in Littleton.
American Academy
presents
Anastasia
May 2-5
Times Vary
Tickets: $15-$25
SYNOPSIS: Follow the enthralling story of Anastasia Romanov, believed to have survived the Russian Revolution. She grapples with amnesia while a clever con artist and former soldier seeks to uncover her identity in post-revolutionary Russia. Inspired by the beloved 1997 animated film, this musical seamlessly weaves history and fiction into a compelling narrative.
All Ages
Performances take place at the PACE Center in Parker.
Lutheran High School
presents
The Play That Goes Wrong
May 3-5
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM
Weekend Matinees at 2:00 PM
Tickets: $10
SYNOPSIS: This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show: an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything — including their lines. Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!
All Ages
Performances take place at the PACE Center in Parker.
