Week in theater: Viva’s madcap ‘Man Who Came to Dinner’ coming to Boulder and more on stage
On stage
Avaaz: A Persian hostess celebrates the Iranian New Year in this story of resilience and rebirth; on stage through Nov. 17, Denver Center Theatre Company, Singleton Theatre, DCPA, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $46-$88; denvercenter.org .
The Ballad of Paolo Aguilar: Comedy about ethnic stereotypes, feckless political consultants and one woman's journey toward personal fulfillment; on stage through Nov. 3, Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $15-$50; thedairy.org .
Dracula — A Feminist Revenge Fantasy: Part horror and part humor, playwright Kate Hamill upends the sexism in Bram Stoker's vampire classic in a thrilling, gory and funny new adaptation; on stage through Nov. 3, Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada; arvadacenter.org .
Fiddler on the Roof: Classic musical about a Jewish family and their traditions in Czarist Russia; on stage through Dec. 1, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; $19-$55; jesterstheatre.com .
The Girl on the Train: A young woman longs for a different life as she watches a seemingly perfect couple on a train each day; on stage through Nov. 3, Firehouse Theater Company, John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver; $27-$32; firehousetheatercompany.com .
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: A high schooler's life is turned upside down when her older — and perfect — sister dies in a tragic accident; on stage through Nov. 3, Denver Center Theatre Company, Kilstrom Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; denvercenter.org .
The Last Night of Red Barker: Site-specific original piece that asks, "can you ever escape your past?"; on stage through Nov. 2, The Catamounts, Westminster Grange Hall, 3935 W. 73rd Ave., Westminster; $20-$35; thecatamounts.org .
Let the Right One In: A bullied teen finds a kindred spirit with an unusual secret; on stage through Sunday, CU Department of Theatre and Dance, Loft Theatre, CU campus, Boulder; $23; cupresents.org .
Moment in Time: A photo album becomes the inspiration for stories; Sunday, Tobin and Gunst, The Savoy, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver; $15; denverfringe.org .
The Prom: Musical comedy about a group of down-on-their-luck Broadway actors who help a small-town gal take her girlfriend to the prom; on stage through Sunday, The Arts Hub, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette; artshub.org .
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventures of the Elusive Ear: The famed detective attempts to solve a case involving stolen artwork; on stage through Nov. 10, Miners Alley Playhouse, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden; $45; minersalley.com .
Wicked Wanderings: Mere mortals encounter wicked witches and frightful fairies in this original play with a mild hike; on stage through Oct. 27, Arts in the Open, Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $25; chautauqua.com .
Coming soon
Antigone: Love, rebellion and the indomitable will challenge oppressive authority in this classic drama; Nov. 8-17, CU Department of Theatre and Dance, Roe Green Theatre, CU-Boulder Campus; $23; cupresents.org .
Enemy of the People: New adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's searing drama about how politics, media and public safety sometimes become at odds; on stage Nov. 8-17, Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $48; betc.org .
Eyes Up, Mouth Agape: Comedy about a strange pop culture event told through the lens of a fictional documentarian; Nov. 1-23, Buntport Theater, 714 Lipan St., Denver; name your price; buntport.com .
The Man Who Came to Dinner: This classic madcap comedy turns an evening into a chaotic dinner when radio celebrity Sheridan Whiteside is forced to recuperate in a couple's home with a broken hip after slipping on ice; on stage Oct. 25-Nov. 10, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $28-$34; thedairy.org .
Raised on Ronstadt: GerRee Hinshaw's one-woman homage to singer Linda Ronstadt; Nov. 10 and 17, Local Theater Company, eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder; $36-$125; localtheaterco.org .
Twilight Zone Parody: Episodes of the beloved television show are performed live on stage; Oct. 25-Nov. 10, Theater Company of Lafayette, Mary Miller Theater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette; tclstage.org .
