Built in 1898 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, the Auditorium’s lofty, open architecture is from another era and the incredible acoustics keep the music real. In Colorado’s chillier months, you will find concerts, speakers, and panels in the intimate setting of our 1918 Community House.
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Adapted by Christopher P. Nichols Every Saturday & Sunday, September 18 - October 31 This version of the Gothic classic tells the complete story of the romantic monster from the Carpathian Mountains near the Borgo Pass. The action is continuous and the excitement is nonstop after Van Helsing’s entrance at the opening. The old professor […]
To keep the music playing during this unpredictable time, we are requiring all patrons and staff to wear a mask while attending events at Chautauqua. To read more, click here. Door Time: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Boulder Ballet’s opening performance of the 2021/22 Season will explore the wide range of creative styles by today’s […]
Every Saturday & Sunday May 28 - June 26 at 10:00 AM The Frog Princess by Patti Murtha Dating in present times can make you turn green, and the term “dating pool” is just a metaphor, isn’t it? Not when your future spouse is an actual frog who lives in a pond. Most people would […]
Door Time: 4:00 PMShowtime: 5:00 PM Imagine This! Family Theater Workshop This event has been cancelled: Ticket buyers please contact the box office for information on ticket exchanges or refunds. Join Arts in the Open for a fabulous, fun-filled, family-friendly theater workshop on the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua. The young and the young at heart […]
Door Time: 10:00 AMShowtime: 10:00 AM July 2 & August 13 Art in the Garden - A Step by Step Landscape Painting Experience Come join us in the grass and sun and bring home your very own painting! We will paint your masterpiece, step by step, inspired by the beautiful surroundings at Chautauqua Park. This […]
Door Time: 10:00 AMShowtime: 10:00 AM Every Saturday & Sunday, July 9 - August 7 The Three Little Pigs VS. The Apocalypse by Lauren LaCasse It’s the year 2520 and things are a little crazy. The apocalypse is now and the world has changed a lot! Scientists have tried to fuse human DNA with the […]
Door Time: 6:30 PMShowtime: 7:30 PM Broadway/TV star and Boulder native, Adam Trent, is bringing his signature brand of magic and illusion to Chautauqua in a high-tech stage spectacle. Produced by the creative team behind The Illusionists, the world’s best-selling touring magic show, THE MAGIC OF ADAM TRENT (AdamTrent.com) is an immersive entertainment extravaganza of […]
Start Time: 3:00 PM Every Saturday & Sunday September 17 - October 30 Frankenstein by R.N. Sandberg Set in the icy polar regions where scientist Victor Frankenstein has chased the creature he brought to life, this highly theatrical and emotional play traces Frankenstein's path to the final confrontation with his intelligent, articulate, sensitive, and powerfully […]
Door Time: 6:30 PMShow Time: 7:30 PM KUNC presents The Moth Mainstage. Beyond theater, The Moth Mainstage is a community where entertainment and enlightenment merge. The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. The Moth celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy […]
With Support from KUNC Door Time: 6:30 PMShowtime: 7:30 PM Boulder Ballet presents an evening of contemporary bliss. On this second night of fall, we will present four distinct choreographic voices, that each have their own story to tell. We are proud to present Junk Duet, a lighthearted work by Twyla Tharp, as part of our program […]
by Alisha Bashaw Theatre Hike Presented by Arts in the Open Saturdays and Sundays, 6/3 - 7/2 Arrive at: 9:30 AM Event Time: 10:00 AM Things are not as they appear! When Simon finds an unusually odd pair of glasses, he is surprised by their extraordinary ability when he puts them on. With the […]
by Patti Murtha Theatre Hike Presented by Arts in the Open Saturdays and Sundays, 7/15 - 8/13 Arrive at: 9:30 AM Event Time: 10:00 AM "Why?" A seemingly simple question that sparks curiosity, and one which begins our journey into stories of truly mythical proportions. Join us on a fantastical romp along the trail as […]
by Jason Pizzarello Theatre Hike Presented by Arts in the Open Arrive at: 2:30 PM Event Time: 3:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays, 9/16 - 10/29 In today's chaotic, challenging world, we often don't know where to turn for help. Little did we know that life's most valuable lessons lie within the undead. Finally, […]
Door time: 7:00 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Presented in partnership with: We'll open our season with a special program that celebrates connection. Personal connections are a fundamental human desire that can empower us to exceed expectations. Every work in this program amplifies that spirit, allowing both artists and patrons to enjoy a truly meaningful experience […]
Door time: 6:30 Show time: 7:30 Adam Trent presents a Magic show unlike any other in the world, fusing modern illusions, music and comedy in an extremely interactive way. Not only will volunteers come onstage to experience magic throughout the show, but certain tricks even happen in the each audience member’s hands across the theatre […]
Door time: 7:00 PM Show time: 7:30 PM Presented in partnership with: Join us for an evening of exquisite dance as Boulder Ballet returns to the Chautauqua Auditorium this September. Boulder Ballet's fall show features a dynamic program showcasing works ranging from classic to contemporary, ensuring there's something for everyone — even those new to […]
