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THEATRE Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., presents: Almost Denver: Songs & Failures of Jim Aurora, a funny show about a forgotten folk singer, with parodies of not-forgotten legend John Denver, ends June 15. 303-321-5925 or www.avenuetheater.com. Colorado Children’s Chorale, at Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver Perfor-ming Arts Complex, 1000 14th St., presents: A Stream of Voices, world premiere musical fable about children fishing, a dying stream and community action – addressing global and local environmental issues, on Thur., June 12, 7:30p.m. Details at www.ChildrensChorale.org. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com or 303-357-ARTS. Denver’s Dangerous Theatre, 2620 W. 2nd Ave., presents: Peter McGarry’s Kama Sutra, a naughty little comedy about sex, launched by a middle-aged wife’s discovery of a copy of the Indian classic in the cookbook section of the local library. Runs June 6-July 18: Fri. & Sat. at 7p.m., except June 28 and July 4. Reservations/Info: 720-233-4703 or www.dangeroustheatre.com. Curious Theatre Company, 1080 Acoma St., presents: The Denver Project, passionate stories of Denver’s homeless community told through tribal rhythm, physical theatre and song. Plays Thur.-Sat. at 8p.m., and Sun. at 2p.m., through June 21. For tickets and times, call 303-623-0524 or visit www.curioustheatre.org. Empire Lyric Players, at the Mizel Arts & Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., presents: Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore. Final performances Sat., June 7, 7:30p.m., and Sun., June 8, 2p.m. Info/tickets: 303-377-4831 or www.elps.org. Hunger Artists Ensemble Theatre, at Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., presents: Letters to Home, a Reader’s Theatre production of soldiers’ letters home, from the Civil War to Desert Storm. Plays Thur., Fri. & Sat., 7:30p.m., and Sun., 6p.m., June 13-July 5. Call 303-893-5438 for tickets ($14-$16). Info: www.hungerartists.org. Lucidity Suitcase Intercontinental, at Buntport Theater Company, 717 Lipan St., presents: The Melting Bridge, an exploration of collapsed (and collapsing) cultures of the Americas told through a son’s search for his archeologist father, Thur., Fri., & Sat., June 12-July 5, 8p.m. Tickets: call 720-946-1388. Summer Mainstage Productions, at Mizel Arts & Culture Center, 350 S. Dahlia St., presents: Seussical, directed by Billie McBride. Classic, colorful tales of Dr. Seuss are brought to life with a gumbo of musical styles. Plays Wed., June 25, 7p.m.; Thur., 26, 1 & 7p.m.; Fri., 27, 10a.m.; New Denver Civic Theatre, 721 Santa Fe Dr., presents: Asking For It, a darkly humorous tour of the tumultuous life of Bernadette O’Connell, a bubbly naive Irish Catholic girl, from “Outstanding Catholic Youth of the Year” to New York City Rockette, and the twists and turns between. Five-show limited engagement, June 10-14. Tickets/info: 303-309-3773 or www.denvercivic.com. Theatre Group at Theatre Off-Broadway, 1124 Santa Fe Dr., presents: The History Boys, Alan Bennet’s Tony-award-winning drama of British students preparing for college entrance exams, playing Fri., Sat., & select Thur., 7:30p.m., through June 28. Vintage Theatre, 2119 E. 17th Ave., presents: Murphy Funkhouser’s Crazy Bag, a one-woman tale of a minister’s daughter and the path she and her alter-ego take from outrageous rebellion to the rediscovery of home. Playing Fri. & Sat. at 7:30p.m., and Sun. at 2:30p.m., through June 29. Tickets & info: www.vintagetheatre.com, 303-839-1361.
COMEDY Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Ave., presents: Wednesday Night Series, four different, inventive groups performing improv and sketch comedy, at 7:30p.m. $10. Info: 303-321-5925 or www.avenuetheater.com. Buntport Theater Company, 717 Lipan St., presents: Teacher’s Pet: I’m a People Person, an open mic with homework, Mon., June 23. Sign-up at 8p.m., show at 9. Tell your five-minute story of lies told in resumés and during job interviews, or just watch.
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