Consider the path you might have walked to the Globe Theatre in 1606. As London was Europe’s largest city, the streets were swollen with people and throbbing with the cacophony of horses, criers, music, and the hubbub of hoi polloi. Imagine the smell of that much humanity all cr... read more
Max Shulman
Shakespeare lovers, it's that time of year again—time to celebrate the Bard at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site as part of Theatreworks' annual Summer Shakespeare tradition! This year, we're expanding our repertoire to include two plays: the classic Macbeth, and the more contemporary Complete Works of William Sh... read more
"The 2018-19 Artist Series is a dream season for me, with master artists alongside new voices I am excited to share with you. The venerated works of the past anchor our experiences and expectations. Colorado's beloved Takács String Quartet returns to Colorado Springs after nearly 25 years, w... read more
Violinist Alexandre da Costa iterates the sentiments of a true virtuoso: “When I play, my instrument becomes the extension of my soul." Audiences worldwide can attest to the emotional depth, expressive power, and technical precision that distinguishes da Costa's musicianship. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Alexandre da Co... read more
Former child prodigy Julian Lage, recognized for his uncanny improvisational ability, is a musical force to be reckoned with. When he was four years old, his father, a visual artist, had made him a plywood guitar, based on a Fender Esquire he’d traced from a Bruce Springsteen po... read more
Propaganda The 2017-18 season has been one to remember. Theatreworks moved to a new, state of the art home in the Ent Center, sure to be Colorado Springs’ premiere destination for theatre-lovers for many years to come. We opened the building with a breathtaking gala and the new th... read more
The critically-acclaimed vocal ensemble, Cantus, is a testament to the power of the human voice. This truly versatile group transitions from Renaissance arrangements to 21st-century compositions with ease, captivating audiences worldwide as one of the few full-time vocal ensembles. Their musical excellence, hailed by The Washington Post for ... read more
Classical guitar remains timeless, and the Grammy award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet continues this tradition as one of the world’s most sought-after guitar ensembles. Popularly known as the LAGQ, the group boasts an impressive repertoire spanning critically-acclaimed transcriptions of Classical masterworks to the best of groundbreaking contemporary co... read more
In this day and age, it may be easy to think that authentic jazz and blues singers are few and far between. It’s true, but don’t despair: there are still those rare gems that bring their raw emotion, dusky tones, and technical skill to the contemporary stag... read more
Branford Marsalis has been a prominent figure of the jazz world for decades. Considered to be among the most respected jazz instrumentalists working in the U.S. today, he offers an unparalleled level of musical sophistication that continues to dazzle audiences. His website says it best: “Branford Ma... read more