“FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70th BIRTHDAY”
SPRING 2020
Billie McBride* and Joey Wishnia
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Aurora Fox Christmas Show! by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Five nimble actors play dozens of roles in this hilariously fast-paced and highly creative reimagining of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents “A Night in New Orleans” featuring Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield
The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra brings the vibrant spirit of New Orleans jazz to life in an electrifying evening of music and celebration featuring vocals by Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield!
GEE'S BEND
GEE’S BEND tells the powerful story of a family of quilters from the isolated town of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Spanning the years 1939, 1965, and 2002, the play follows Sadie and her family as they confront the struggles of segregation, household conflict, and the Civil Rights movement.
CJRO Salon Series: “The Birth of Jazz: New Orleans in the Late 19th & 20th Centuries”
Immerse yourself in the world of jazz with our new weekday salon series, a celebration of music, culture, and community, curated by CJRO Artistic Director Drew Zaremba. Discover the origins of Southern jazz in the African American communities of New Orleans and how it shaped the future of American jazz.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Based on Mark Haddon’s novel, Simon Stephens’ adaptation THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME earned six Tony Awards, including Best Play. Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience that delves into the mind of a remarkable young man on a quest for the truth.
CJRO Salon Series: "Jazz from the 20th to 21st Centuries"
Immerse yourself in the world of jazz with our new weekday salon series, a celebration of music, culture, and community, curated by CJRO Artistic Director Drew Zaremba. Journey through the history of American jazz from the 1920s to today's music artists, offering a behind-the-scenes look at some of the greatest composers of the last hundred years.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents “Nat and Natalie: An Unforgettable Afternoon” with Mary Louise Lee & Robert Johnson
Indulge in an afternoon of pure jazz elegance with the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra as vocalists Robert Johnson and Mary Louise Lee sing the hits of Nat King Cole and daughter Natalie Cole.
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
A heartwarming and hilarious musical adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning film, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE celebrates the power of love, determination, and the joy of following your dreams, no matter the obstacles.
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE!
Relive the magic of your Saturday mornings with SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! This high-energy musical brings the classic animated series to life on stage, combining clever lyrics and unforgettable melodies with a live-action twist.
LIZZIE
Rage! Sex! Betrayal! Bloody murder! With a cast of four powerful women, a dynamic six-piece band, and a soundtrack inspired by the music of Bikini Kill, The Runaways, and Heart, LIZZIE is a fierce and captivating experience, exploring the heated days leading up to the Lizzie Borden murders and her controversial trial.
THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMEN'S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY'S PRODUCTION OF "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
In a festive mood, the ladies of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society mount another assault on the classics with their stage version of “A Christmas Carol.” The Fox will welcome some of the true “grandes dames” of the Colorado theatre community to the stage for this hilarious, nonstop journey into a holiday show gone utterly and madly wrong.
Abby Apple Boes in “She’s Here All Evening”
Part of the Aurora Fox Cabaret Series, Abby Apple Boes presents an evening featuring stories and songs to take you on a journey through her life and career as a singer.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents “Let’s Fall in Love” with Marion Powers
Put on a cozy sweater and join the CJRO for a musical journey of love songs featuring vocalist Marion Powers.
DAVA Youth Film Premiere
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) presents a screening of the thoughtful, touching, and funny films DAVA students created this summer.
CJRO Salon Series: "The Music of Latin America"
Immerse yourself in the world of jazz with our new weekday salon series, a celebration of music, culture, and community, curated by CJRO Artistic Director Drew Zaremba. "The Music of Latin America" explores the rich musical history of Central America with captivating stories of the mambo, samba, and tejano movements.
Onward and Upward: The Norma Walker Story (a free public reading)
The Aurora Fox Arts Center presents a free public reading of a new play, “Onward and Upward: The Norma Walker Story” by Melissa Lucero McCarl.
Around the World in 80 Days adapted by Mark Brown
Traveling by boat, train and, elephant, Phileas Fogg and his trusty valet, Passepartout, set the timer on a riotous and suspenseful race-against-the-clock romp around the globe.
Confluence: A Story of Human Connection and Water
Ryan Makepeace and Deepali present an original play, the journey of a young man along the Colorado River, as part of the 2024 New American Arts Festival.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents “Catch the Brazilian Beat” with Marion Powers
CJRO continues its Jazz Series at the Fox with a Latin Jazz Ensemble concert featuring vocalist Marion Powers.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents "The Ladies of Soul" with Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield
The CJRO big band debuts on the Aurora Fox stage featuring national powerhouse Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield.
Aurora Rhythms 2024: The Reminders
A rare and remarkable musical duo with undeniable magical chemistry, The Reminders transcend the bounds of expectation to uplift and entertain.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling fantasy novels, springs to life with dazzling special effects and a riveting pop-rock score.
Shaun Johnson Stand Up Comedy Tour
Viral comedian Shaun Johnson is bringing the laughs with his first ever Stand Up Comedy Tour.
Off Kilter! and Take Note! present "Echo Chamber"
Small groups from the Denver Gay Men’s Chorus and the Denver Women’s Chorus present a showcase performance of choral and pop a cappella chamber music.
Collective Conscious presents “ANDHA YUG”
Collective Conscious presents ANDHA YUG, a Hindi play by Dharamvir Bharti. “There are no winners in a WAR, there is only suffering on both sides.”
“America’s Hidden Gem: Northwest Aurora”
Northwest Aurora’s efforts to survive and thrive are highlighted in this inspirational and uplifting short film that follows five individuals.
Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents “Hitmakers of the ‘60s & ‘70s”
The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra celebrates successful singer-songwriters in American musical history, Carole King, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and more!
Colorado Fine Arts Assoc. presents the 17th Annual RMTU and 6th Annual Prakriti Festival
Join community dancers from around Colorado and professional dancers from around the country for the 6th Annual Prakriti (Nature) Festival, presented by Colorado Fine Arts Association, featuring classical dances from India and South Asia.
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The CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE ENSEMBLE brings the power, passion, and beauty of dance in a myriad of diverse and innovative original works.
Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson
A 2005 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play, “Gem of the Ocean” is the first in the Aurora Fox’s commitment to produce August Wilson’s ten-play “The American Century Cycle.”
Love Changes Everything
This will be a magical concert filled with love, as powerhouse performers unite to raise money for the Denver Actors Fund.
Featuring Eugene Ebner-Page and Jalyn Webb, hosted by Patric Case, with musical direction by Paul Falk and showcasing numerous outstanding Denver performers.
Davis Contemporary Dance Company
Performances at 2PM and 6PM
Davis Contemporary Dance Company performs an afternoon and evening of great dance at the Aurora Fox for the first time in Kevin “Iega” Jeff’s “Church of Nations”, and resident Choreographer Rachael Harding’s “Here-to-Go!” The company is in its Sweet Sixteenth season and excited to expand our audience to the citizens of Aurora and the theater family at the Fox. The concert dance experience for Davis Dance is always one to remember. Every audience member leaves the theater inspired, uplifted, and entertained.
“Art” by Yasmina Reza
Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm only.
Three friends. Two hundred thousand francs. One white canvas. In this fast-paced, biting comedy, long-time friendships are put to the test when an expensive white painting upends everyone’s prior assumptions. Life choices are thrust to the forefront when criticism of the prize possession devolves into personal attacks and the airing of grievances. Hailed as one of the most successful comedies of all time, “ART” is the winner of the Tony Award (Best Play), Olivier Award (Best New Comedy), and NY Drama Critics Award (Best Play).
Ella & Louis: Jazz Music’s Perfect Partnership with Mary Louise Lee & Robert Johnson
In 1956 Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong went into the studio and created the iconic album, Ella & Louis. The CJRO small band will perform music from this historic album in an afternoon of classic songs written by composers including Irving Berlin, the Gershwins, and more. Mary Louise Lee and Robert Johnson are both well-known Colorado artists and have occasionally performed together for over 30 years. Having the pair collaborating on Ella & Louis will be a performance you will not want to miss!
Motones & Jerseys
Motones and Jerseys features a stellar lineup of 9 singers, backed by a 5-piece band, singing and dancing their way through the greatest songs of the 20th century. Drawing inspiration from the iconic holiday albums of the mid-century, this upbeat holiday presentation features Motown and “Jersey” renditions of such songs as “Blue Christmas,” “O’ Holy Night,” "The Christmas Song," "Santa Baby" and a show-stopping “Run, Run, Rudolph”