Theater openings
Arvada Center’s “Sense and Sensibility”
Jan. 26-May 6: New rollicking adaptation of Jane Austen’s story of the Dashwood sisters. $45. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; 720-898-7200; arvadacenter.org Breckenridge Backstage Theatre’s “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” Jan. 26-Feb. 17: A comedic musical roast of Broadway shows. $20-$65. 121 S. Ridge St., Breckenridge; 970-452-0199; backstagetheatre.org
DCPA Theatre Company’s “American Mariachi”
Jan. 26-Feb. 25: World premiere of a play about two women who run into obstacles while starting their own Mariachi band. $20-$72. Stage Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; 303-893-4100, denvercenter.org
Equinox Theatre Company’s “Evil Dead: The Musical”
Jan. 26-Feb. 17: Musical comedy slasher extravaganza that even features a “splatter zone” for the audience. $20-$25. Bug Theatre; 3654 Navajo St., Denver; equinoxtheatredenver.com Evergreen Players’ “Broadway Our Way”
Jan. 26-28: Evening of cabaretstyle Broadway music. $20-$25. CenterStage; 27608 Firewood Drive, Evergreen; 303-674-4934, evergreenplayers.org.
Miners Alley Playhouse’s “Fun Home”
Jan. 26-March 4: Tony Awardwinning musical about a woman who dives deep into her past when her father passes. $15-$40. 1224 Washington Ave., Golden; 303-935-3044; minersalley.com StageDoor Theatre Company’s “The 39 Steps” Jan. 26-Feb. 11: Fast-paced whodunit. $17-$20. 25797 Conifer Road, Conifer; 303-838-0809; stagedoortheatre.org
Vintage Theatre Company’s “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill”
Jan. 26-March 4: Patrons at a bar in Philly are about to witness Billie Holiday’s last performance. $19-$38. 1468 Dayton St., Aurora; 303-856-7830; vintagetheatre.com Bas Bleu Theatre Company’s “Waiting for the Parade” Feb. 1-March 4: Five Canadian women await the return of their husbands from World War II. $6-$26. 401 Pine St., Fort Collins; basbleu.org
Cherry Creek Theatre Company’s “RESPECT: A Musical Journey of Women” Feb. 1-25: Musical revue featuring Top 40 songs through the decades. $30-$35. Mize Arts and Culture Center; 350 S. Dahlia St.; 303-800-6578; cherrycreektheatre.org Compiled by Mark Collins, Special to the Denver Post