Front Range Stage: Shakespeare in Boulder, immersive 'Beer Quest' in Denver, 'Oliver' in Longmont

Jul. 18—Beer Quest Immersive theater experience filled with games, riddles and puzzles, through Aug. 1, Black Actors Guild, 16th and Welton streets, Denver; $35-$45; playbeerquest.com.

Fractured Moonlight World premiere about a war reporter who tries to put his injured life back together, through July 24, And Toto Too Theatre Company, Outdoors (bring lawn chairs) at Colorado Free University, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver; $25; andtototoo.org.

JQA Timely imagining of John Quincy Adams' conversations with George Washington, Frederick Douglass and Abigail Adams, Butterfly Effect Theater of Colorado, , Butterfly Ensemble Theatre of Colorado Theatre Truck July 16 at Buntport Theatre, 717 Lipan St., Denver; July 17, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont; July 23, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; July 31, Depot Museum, 2201 W. 19th Ave., Broomfield; Aug. 8, Echo Brewing and Pizzeria, 600 Briggs St., Erie; free; betc.org.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare's tale follows the paths of four lovers and a troupe of bumbling actors as they collide, through Aug. 15 (sold out), CU Presents, Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, 277 University Ave., Boulder, cupresents.org.

Mixed Taste Two improv artists enlighten the audience on subjects of their choice, through Aug. 11; Off-Center, Seawell Ballroom, Denver Performing Arts Center, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $10-$50; denvercenter.org.

The Odyssey Follows the epic journey as Odysseus returns to his own kingdom after the fall of Troy, through Aug. 14; $19-$71 (sold out); CU Presents, Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, 277 University Ave., Boulder, cupresents.org.

Oliver An orphan takes a journey through stages of neglect, wrongful accusations and then experiencing the true love of a family, through Aug. 29; Jesters Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; $20-$45; 303-682-9980; jesterstheatre.com.

Red Thread Playback Actors solicit stories from the audience and re-enact them, July 17, Red Thread Playback Theatre, via Zoom; $5-$20; eventbrite.com.

Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood A new take on the beloved folktale, swashbuckling through Sherwood Forest, through July 24; OpenStage Theatre Company, Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Court, Fort Collins; $27; 970-221-6730; openstage.com.

Shrek The Musical A swamp-dwelling ogre goes on a life-changing adventure, through Aug. 22; Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown; $55.50; coloradocandlelight.com.

The Treasurer An adult son grapples with caring for an elderly mother who abandoned him when he was a child, through Aug. 7; Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave., Golden; minersalley.com.

Coming soon

Alice in Wonderland Musical adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic, July 22-Sept. 5; Phamaly Theater Company, Su Teatro Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Dr., Denver; phamaly.org.

Pericles The story of a shipwrecked prince on the run, Aug. 1-3; sold out; CU Presents, Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, 277 University Ave., Boulder, cupresents.org.

Communication Solutions: A Story of Extravagant Love A salacious tale of upper-management intrigue, authoritarian coercion and corporate S&M, July 26-Aug. 1; Theatre29, Denver, $20; theatre29denver.com.

Five Guys Named Moe A musical featuring the works of jazz legend Louis Jordan, July 23-Aug. 22; Vintage Theatre Company, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora; $20-$32; 303-856-7830; vintagetheatre.org.

The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes An average man wakes up to discover his life has become a musical, Aug. 6-21, ForgeLight TheatreWorks, The People's Building, 9995 East Colfax Ave., Aurora; forgelighttheatreworks.org.

Sisters In Law The story of two polar opposites who happen to be the first and second women on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sept. 25-Oct. 31, Theatre Or, John Hand Theater, 7653 1st Place, Denver; theateror.com.

Tenderly, The Rosemary Clooney Musical Musical that takes you beyond the limelight with an intimate look at her Appalachian roots, Aug. 6-29; Cherry Creek Theatre Company, Mizel Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver; $26-$42; cherrycreektheatre.org.

Wild Fire World premiere musical about the lives of eight people in Grand County during a week they faced unprecedented fires in 2020, Aug. 16-22; DCPA Theatre Company, various venues; $30; denvercenter.org.

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