on June 3, 2022

The Return of Live Theatre

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COLORADO SPRINGS

Pikes Peak Performing Arts Center

The Pikes Peak Center is host to a variety of performances including stand-up, live theater, country and pop music and children’s shows. It is also home to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, which offers musical series and events for concert goers of all ages. 

CSPhilharmonic.org and PikesPeakCenter.com

Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

Sharing a historic building with Colorado Springs largest art museum, the Fine Arts Center (FAC) has two stages – a black box stage for smaller productions and a larger auditorium-style facility for bigger shows. Along with critically acclaimed shows, the FAC is known for presenting family-themed plays with both professional and amateur actors.

FAC.ColoradoCollege.edu/Theatre

Millibo Art Theater

Located in the up-and-coming Ivywild neighborhood, the Millibo Art Theater offers unique and imaginative theater for both children and adults. From circus to political performance art, this mighty little theater never fails to entertain audiences of all ages. 

TheMAT.org

ENT Center for the Arts

This ultra-modern 92,000 square foot facility on the campus of the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, houses three distinct performance spaces plus a gallery. Managed by UCCS Presents, the venue is primarily programmed by three main engagements: Theatreworks, The Artist Series and the UCCS Visual Art Program, encompassing community, university and professional performing groups.  

EntCenterForTheArts.org

Broadmoor World Arena

The Broadmoor World Arena is an 8,000-seat venue that attracts major events, including  the fan favorite, Comic Con. Their schedule is constantly evolving with upcoming performances added weekly. 

BroadmoorWorldArena.com

 

OLD COLORADO CITY

Funky Little Theater Company

This theater, located in a pseudo-industrial area of Old Colorado City, defines itself as a conduit between professional and community theater. The Funky Little Theater Company offers both musicals and plays in an informal, laid back, but fun family-friendly atmosphere.

FunkyLittleTheater.org

 

MANITOU SPRINGS

Iron Springs Chateau

Located in a former cigar and candy store in Manitou Springs,  the Iron Springs Chateau has been offering melodrama entertainment for 60 continuous years. It is also a favorite for dinner in-house before the curtain call. 

IronSpringsChateau.com

 

PUEBLO

Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center

This community theater and arts center in Pueblo showcases a variety of events focused on local talent. In  addition, its Children’s Playhouse entertains the younger set with puppet shows and an in-house ballet company.

SDC-Arts.org

 

CRIPPLE CREEK

Butte Theater

A historic venue in the mining town of Cripple Creek, the Butte Theater traces its roots back to 1896 when it opened as the Butte Concert and Beer Hall. In its long and storied history, the ornate theater has served as a storage facility, auto garage, dance academy, and furniture company. 

ButteTheater.com

About the Writer

Julie Martin Sunich

A native of Michigan, journalism grad from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and former reluctant Florida resident, Julie made her plans to move to Colorado Springs decades ago after repeatedly visiting her college roommate’s hometown to do her laundry. She succeeded in 2012, bringing her twin boys, four dogs, six cats, a horse (and a husband) and happily settled on the west side of the city. Her past work includes an 8-year stint as Dining Editor and features writer for Tampa Bay Illustrated, numerous corporate writing gigs, and as a contributing writer for Springs Magazine and the Colorado Springs Mom Collective. In her free time, she forces her family to hike slot canyons in Utah and chases deer out of her garden.

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