Our big summer festivals roundup

Send us Fan MailFrom Durango to Greeley, we run down all the great stuff going on around the state this summer — plus Meow Wolf's Brie Lipari on 'Phenomenomaly' and our Top 10 Colorado HeadlinersShow SummaryIn this episode of the OnStage Colorado podcast, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca discuss recent theater experiences, local news, and provide a comprehensive guide to Colorado's summer theater festivals. The episode features an interview with Brie Lipari from Meow Wolf Denver about their new interactive experience Phenomenomaly. We also share our weekly Colorado Headliners segment, highlighting upcoming shows across the state.1. Opening & Recent Theater Experiences (00:11 - 04:21)Host introductions and weekend recapTony's camping adventure that prevented theatre-goingAlex's parking struggles at Meow Wolf due to stadium events2. Alex's Theater Reviews (04:21 - 11:00)"Something Rotten" at Stage Door Theater in Conifer - highly recommended"The Book Handlers" at Buntport Theater - creative but hot venueDiscussion of theater comfort and venue challenges3. Colorado Theater News (11:00 - 19:54)Ballyhoo - New performance space opening in Denver's Highlands neighborhoodBruce Seve Tribute - Remembering the DCPA Christmas Carol director (2005-2014)Federal Theater Renovation - Historic venue being converted to 650-seat music venueWindsor Community Playhouse - New season announcementOpenStage Theatre - Leadership transition with new artistic director Jacob Offen4. Colorado Summer Theater Festivals Guide (21:05 - 30:54)Creed Repertory Theatre - 60th anniversary seasonThingamajig Theatre Company (Pagosa Springs)Little Theatre of the Rockies (Greeley) - 91st seasonRocky Mountain Repertory Theatre (Grand Lake)Colorado Shakespeare Festival (Boulder)Theatre AspenDurango Playfest - New works festivalCentral City OperaTheatre Silco (Silverthorne)5. Meow Wolf Interview with Brie Lipari (33:19 - 49:43)Introduction to "Phenomenomaly" - interactive experience through August 9thBehind-the-scenes look at Meow Wolf operations6. Colorado Headliners - Upcoming Shows (50:26 - 1:02:20)5th Annual Boulder Comedy Festival, Venus in Boulder County, June 25-29Young Frankenstein, Breckenridge Backstage Theatre, June 25-August 10Lincoln Goes to Hollywood, Thunder River Theatre Company, Carbondale, June 27-29SAW The Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw (New York National Tour), Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, July 3-27Richard II, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Boulder, July 6-August 10Rumplestilskin and Other Tricksters, Arts in the Open, Boulder Chautauqua, through July 6Rock of Ages, Parker PACE Center, June 27-July 20Clue: A Walking Mystery – Aspen Edition, Wheeler Opera House, June 20