‘Steel Magnolias’ blooms with grace, humor and gut-wrenching emotion
Theatre SilCo staging of Robert Harling’s classic is a superbly directed production with an all-star cast.
Toni Tresca at reading for Diego Florez's play 'Cuauhtémoczin' on April 22, 2023.
About Me
Editor of Bucket List, regular contributor to Boulder Weekly and Denver Westword, and co-host of the OnStage Colorado Podcast (Feedspot's #1 Colorado Art Podcast).
"Tresca is a self-starting, self-taught writer who has emerged as the most promising counter to declining arts journalism in Denver in years," - John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist for the Denver Gazette, Dec. 16, 2024.
My Latest Work
Juggle and flow
Everyone is welcome at Boulder's circus arts hub.
Denver Month of Video 2025 Lights Up the City with Moving Art
The second edition of this free festival transforms Denver into a month-long showcase of international and local video art.
Review: Novo Ita is a Lush, Eco-Themed Art Playground
Spectra Art Space’s Novo Ita: Propagation brings story-rich, hands-on immersion to South Broadway.
At Candlelight, ‘Anastasia’ soars with a revolutionary edge
Johnstown dinner theatre closes its 17th season with an opulent, sophisticated musical.
🎙️ We’re on the Radio! Plus, Pride, Protest & Colorado’s Wild Side
This week, our journalists cover Pride, Forest Service cuts, Abraham Lincoln High School, and Bala Thiagarajan.
Theatre Blast June 24
OnStage Colorado's newsletter includes information about four new reviews and our podcast.
How the Have Fun, Be Nice Tour Transforms Early Mornings Into Dance Parties
Daybreaker's sober sunrise dance tour returns to Denver four more times this summer as part of its more than 100 events.
Where to Watch a Movie Under the Stars Around Denver This Summer
From cult classics to kid-friendly crowd-pleasers, these sixteen outdoor movie spots have your summer screen dreams covered.
Podcast: Our big summer festivals roundup
We run down all the great stuff going on around the state this summer — plus a conversation with Meow Wolf GM Brie Lipari and our Top 10 Colorado Headliners.
Boulder Comedy Festival Returns This Week With Big Laughs and a Bigger Purpose
The fifth annual Boulder Comedy Festival brings inclusive comedy to Boulder County with 37 performers and a mission to uplift all voices.
Inside Ballyhoo: Denver's New Spot for Performance, Coffee and Cocktails
Event producer Julia Tobey is opening a café-bar-stage mashup in the Highland neighborhood that aims to uplift and unite Denver.
Enter the Flickerwerm: Meow Wolf’s Phenomenomaly Comes Alive This Summer
An exclusive look inside Denver's newest looping, immersive performance, which runs from June 21 to August 9 at Meow Wolf.
Church Sanctuary, Colfax Struggles & a New Radio Era
This week, our journalists cover everything from a church providing sanctuary for immigrants to small businesses struggling with BRT construction.
Denver Comic Pat Treuer’s New Book Explores Failing Big and Starting Over
"The decision to write this book wasn't driven by a wild success story, but rather by failure."
Wheelchair Sports Camp Drops Meow Wolf-Inspired Vinyl Tracks
After many requests from fans, the hip-hop band is releasing songs created for its Meow Wolf installation four years later.
Podcast: Colorado New Play Festival & Henry Awards
Alex and Toni return from their theater road trip to Steamboat Springs to discuss the 27th Annual Colorado New Play Festival and more!
Red Rocks Woes, Street Protests & Roller Revival
This week, our journalists cover Red Rocks, Larimer Street, Roller Skating and more.
Theatre Blast June 12
Email newsletter sharing ew reviews, news and a podcast.
Drag Bingo Meets Volunteer Power in Project Helping Pride Event
Celebrate Pride with drag bingo, Jell-O shots and direct action by making a Kynd Kit at Hamburger Mary’s on June 15.
‘The Tempest’ at Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a visually stunning, anti-colonial fairy tale
Ellen McLaughlin leads a stunning, emotionally grounded production of Shakespeare’s final play in Boulder.
25 Years of Laughs: Inside Comedy Works’ Iconic New Faces Contest
Colorado’s summer showdown features 168 comics battling for laughs, glory and a $1,500 prize.
Podcast: More Fringe Festival, Tony Awards and more
Plus, a conversation with Sasha Cucciniello, artistic director at Telluride Theatre.
Review: Little Miss Sunshine at Aurora Fox Arts Center is a Rocky Ride
This local staging is full of talent, but this musical misfire can’t overcome a broken book and sloppy songs.
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