Vintage Theatre

Vintage Theatre is a real Colorado gem. It's relatively small, but they produce some of the best theatrical productions in the Denver area. They stand up classic plays and musicals, as well as shows that are not as well-known. It's also a great place to see local talent in a cabaret. In 2023, Vintage Theatre won eight Broadway World "People's Choice" awards including "Best Director" and "Best New Musical" in Colorado, the most of any area theater; clearly, Vintage Theatre is one of the best theaters in Colorado and I highly recommend it.

"The Hombres!" : Amazing performance by the whole cast & crew! This production is a must see. Thought provoking, funny, deep emotions and real brilliance all weaved together in wonderful 90 minute play! Plenty of parking, nice and cool theater. Amazing volunteers and staff. Thank you for a great evening!

Great theater experience. We saw the play Crowns! The theater is very cozy and gives off a very artistic vibe. Local plays, great sound, music and acting! The area is a bit rough but I think you will still have a great theater experience!

Cool little theater venue. Parking is a challenge. Bar is available but limited.

Love this little theater that works with local folks to produce wonderful plays!

Cute little theater in aurora! It’s a pretty small seating area, and I come here for the drag cabaret. There’s a bar, and the staff is super friendly! Come catch a show here! You won’t be disappointed!

What a great show today. Fun Home was moving and entertaining. No wonder it won a Tony award in 2015. Love the theater. The entire cast and musicians were amazing.

I used to love going to this place. Very nice plays. But this past weekend, I went to a play (which was very good) but was dismayed to find a man in what had been the ladies room. The theatre now has two separate bathrooms with stalls and sinks that are both for both genders. Sorry, but I will never go back there again.

I learned from past experience to arrive earlier to get closer parking. I really like this theater. Their productions are great and going to a matinee makes for a wonderful Sunday afternoon. This time we were seeing Ride the Cyclone. I had gotten tickets because a few friends were going and it was a favorite musical of my daughter's. She thoroughly enjoyed the production. Their cast is always top-notch and the music was fantastic! I highly recommend going to see a production here.

I have been to see a couple performances so far. Both have been top-notch. The first one I saw was a year or two ago, and it was Spamalot. The show was fantastic, and, despite using minimal staging or props, they very much set the scene. The acting was excellent. I really enjoyed the performances, and I definitely got my moneys worth. The laughs per minute factor was off the charts. The concession stand had a decent selection of beer, wine, and mixed drinks. More recently, I went here to see a one woman show of Who's Holiday. Despite the fact that this was shown in the Cabaret space, which is basically a fancy way of saying the lobby, it really worked. The young woman performing this is such a talented actress. This was an enchanting and hilarious couple of hours. I remembered the actress from her performance in Spamalot. Jenny Mather is a treasure.

The first show I've seen at Vintage Theatre is Ride the Cyclone - a phenomenal regional premiere! The production showcases 7 very talented actors who convey a fun, zany tale that has deeper meaning than what reveals at first glance. The songs are terrific and delivered in impressive waves of emotion, comedy and drama! I've seen the show 3 times now, and cannot wait to go again! Very impressed with this intimate, high quality local theater, and I'm so glad to now be in the know! A special hidden Denver gem!

This is a great, intimate theater. If you sit in the front row, prepare to practically be part of the show. They get right up close and personal. Spamalot was stellar! I saw this years ago at Buell and actually had a lot more fun here at Vintage. The cast was having a blast and the energy was infectious. Tickets are very reasonable, especially when compared to the "big" theaters downtown. The beverage prices are also much more reasonable, $4 a beer. And, no fee for parking in the lot, although space is limited. They have a limited bar with canned beer, canned cocktails and wine. Be ready to wait in line, the bar is popular. Plan ahead for the bathroom as well, only a few stalls and a long line at intermission. The neighborhood is rough (a block off East Colfax) and parking is scarce. Plan ahead and get there early to get parking in the lot or nearby on the street. You won't want to walk too far through the 'hood to your car. Vintage is right next to a Lightrail stop, as well. But, not a stop I'd like to be standing at long waiting for a train. Vintage is just a block away from Lady Justice Brewery, which is an awesome place to pre or post-game.

Excellent local theater company. The venue is pretty basic but seats comfortable and the real focus is on the excellent acting and thoughtful story telling. Allow a bit of extra time to find parking.

Seating is great, and the performances are reasonably priced. Talent is top notch! Parking could be better, but it's an older part of town.

Great intimate venue for great independent productions - we particularly enjoyed the debut of locally written & produced Della Doucet - the type of high quality work we need more of

This is a true hidden gem! I had the best time ever watching Shakespeare in love and can't wait to go back for another show. Can't believe it was my first time at Vintage Theatre but better late than never. It's a very intimate venue so you get to fully experience all the raw emotions. Even though it was my first time there, I've heard really wonderful things about it and that they always do an outstanding job with production of various shows and events. Their bar area is really nice as well, and the staff is very attentive. Overall, I can't recommend it enough! It's so important to support theatre as it gives you some genuinely amazing one of a kind experiences!

Someone else wrote that this theater is hidden gem. And it truly is. What a great space. I had never been before coming to see the show Drowsy Chaperone last night. Walking in the theater it's super cute and has a small stage in the front for cabaret and small shows. There's a bar and two theaters in the space, one bigger than the other. Everyone who works there is super friendly. The talent that this little theater is putting out is astonishing. The show was incredible. I cried at the end. I didn't think such a small theater had that much quality on the stage. It was just wonderful. I can't wait to see another show here.

The play Who's holiday was great, the wonderful actress was able to make every sentence rhyme.

Came here with a friend on Sunday to see Mary Louise Lee in Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson and Directed by Betty Hart. It's 1959 at Emerson's Bar and Grill in Philadelphia - where the audience is about to witness one of Billie Holiday's last performances, given just four months before her death. Holiday's hit songs are interlaced with humorous and heartbreaking memories to create a riveting portrait of a legend and her music. We were spellbound by the performance both of Mary Louise Lee as Lady Day and Trent Hines as Jimmy Powers, her piano player. The set was fantastic and it felt like we were actually at Emerson's. Mary Louise Lee did a phenomenal portrayal of Billie Holiday and man can she sing--left me with goosebumps! Trent Hines was absolutely superb at the piano and as Jimmy. This is definitely a must see production where it transfers you to around 1959 when music was so alive! Absolutely fabulous and so well worth enjoying and experiencing! The entire staff of Vintage Theater is top-notch. Kudos go out to the Director, Betty Hart on this great production. Lady Day will be playing through 18 February 2018 and you can get tickets at vintagetheatre.com. You can purchase drinks/snacks at the bar and bring them into the theatre! Update: The Denver Post provided a Theater Review in the Life & Culture Section of 25 Jan 2018. Although the review was pretty good, I disagree with the reviewer when she stated this wasn't the best example of dramatic theater in town and that the storytelling didn't mention certain issues from the Tony-winning version on Broadway (dealing with her addiction). Well, after seeing this exceptional performance, it was spot on and we got enough information about addiction but it didn't need to be the focus of it. Not all productions need to address or mirror other performances. For this mid-size venue, it was dramatic, intense, touching and it transported us to that time in history where we felt we were actually seeing Billie Holiday singing at Emerson's Bar and Grill!

We saw "The Legend of Georgia McBride" this past Friday and not only was the production INCREDIBLE, the theatre was great! Nice set up with two shows in different auditoriums and a cute bar with delicious cocktails and comfortable seating. We grabbed a calendar and will be back and see some future performances!

This theater would get five stars if the temperature were better controlled. As far as I could tell, there is no A/C in the theater, only in the lobby. The lobby bar is great, and there is plenty of room to enjoy a drink before or between acts.

This is the first show we have seen post Covid, so glad we have season tickets. There is not a bad seat in the theater! Do not miss The Drowsy Chaperone! This show had singing, dancing, comedy and Bernie my face hurt from smiling and laughing

This is truly a hidden gem! I would, and do, recommend the Vintage Theater to everyone! It's a breath of fresh air. It's extremely fairly priced. It's so unique and eccentric (in all the best ways!). Full bar plus little snacks (so eat before you arrive). It's great for an adults only date night, or a family afternoon experience. I do not have a shortage of ALL positive and amazing things to say about this place! I cannot wait for ALL the future memories I will continue to make here! Thank you Vintage! And ALL the talented, hard working actors and staff!

I got tickets to see Vintage Theatre's production of Beauty and the Beast. What a cool gem in the Aurora Arts District. The theater is not huge, but it doesn't feel too small, either. Really, it's a perfectly sized venue for local theater. The production of Beauty and the Beast was excellent. The level of talent in the cast a whole was excellent. I was especially impressed by the male lead who played the Beast. In my limited experiences with local theater, I have found that the female voices (leads and chorus) are stellar, and the males are usually a notch or two behind. Not the case this time. Beast was incredible and more than held his own opposite a very talented Belle. Vintage Theare was a perfect way to end date night with my wife on a cold, snowy December night. I was extremely impressed by the talent and the venue, and I look forward to catching many more local productions of my favorite musicals.

I have always loved going to the vintage theater, we go 3-4 shows a year, I was just looking to buy tickets for this month, wow, prices have significantly gone up. Unfortunately, I am going to have to miss out.

Wow, my previous review of Vintage is VERY out of date... so here is act two! At the time of my original review I'd only seen a few shows at Vintage, and these were at their old location on 17th. They moved out to Aurora a couple years ago, and took over the space that Shadow used to use. It's a beautiful, modern space with a full bar, small lounge area, and more than enough space to move and mingle. Inside, you'll find two separate theaters - the smaller one has only four or five rows, but you'll see some amazing stuff here. This is where the Denver phenomenon production of RFK saw the light of day (well, night usually, I guess). Awesome production that has since been revived twice. Then you've got the larger theater, which has ten or twelve (estimate) rows of stadium seating, and a good sized stage. This is where they seem to do most of their larger plays and all musicals. Great space. Now, let's talk quality. It didn't take me long to become a season ticket holder at Vintage (I'm currently in my second year). They offer around 10 shows a year, and everything I've seen here has been extremely well done. As in, four stars from the Denver Post well done. Even the shows that are more for fun (The Drowsy Chaperone) will knock your socks off - and then, you've got more ambitious dramas, some of which are staged in two parts (ie, you'll see them on different days). This is an absolutely outstanding theater in Denver's amazing theater world. Check out their website, find a show you're interested in! You won't need me to tell you to keep coming back... you just will.

This is a very cute theater nestled in the hood which surprised me since I've driven passed & never even noticed it. I wanted a Scooby snack (think that's what it's called) but they didn't have the ingredients to make me a yummy shot...but that's okay bcuz a Margarita always hits the spot (even tho they don't have Patron). The seats were comfortable & roomy. The play (Miss Saigon) was definitely a hit! I was pleasantly surprised by that helicopter scene! Great Special Affects for this small theater. I can still feel the rumble under my seat & my hair blowing in the wind from its blades...AWESOME! I'll be back.

I love live theater. And I was very impressed by the quality of the small but effective production

Saw "Kiss of the Spider Woman" with my mom for the Sunday matinee. The theater is small and on a questionable stretch of Colfax east of Capitol Hill, but the experience was a pleasant surprise start to finish! The lobby/bar is very tastefully decorated in purples and golds and feels very cozy. The staff were very friendly and helpful (a nice change of pace from the "cow herders" at the DPAC) even though we showed up just a few minutes before start time (due to a miscommunication with my GPS). The seating is more like a movie theater - not assigned and more comfortable and spacious than most theaters. There are no bad seats in the house though so even showing up as close to the wire as we did we had a great view for the show. The singing and the acting were as good as anything I've seen at the Buelle. Megan Van De Hey (Aurora/Spider Woman) was especially amazing. The two male leads also gave very strong performances - I loved Gabriel Morales' interpretation of Molina. There was professional qualify choreography, too, which I had not expected at all. The only negative for the evening was the awful sythesized music that played throughout the performance. Obviously, I understand Vintage has neither the money nor the room for an orchestra, but the speakers rattled any time a bass line was played and the upper ranges sounded like a MIDI file... pretty distracting. Hopefully this place will continue to churn out great performances like this one, start filling seats, and be able to trade up to a music system that can better support these amazing performers. I will DEFINITELY be back soon!

What a great place to catch a show! Last week, I went to a late night performance of Redneck Romeo & Juliet at the Vintage, and they totally delivered. I love how the space is set up - there really isn't a bad seat in the house. The stage is expansive, and the chairs for patrons are totally comfortable. I actually sat off to the side of the stage, but I didn't feel my viewing pleasure was impeded in the slightest. As an aside, the show was outstanding. There's a wee lobby in the front with a couple chairs and more advertisements for plays than you can shake a stick at, and the restrooms are clean and user-friendly. Plus, they have a concessions area in the theatre that offers up beer, wine, candy, soda, and cookies, all very reasonably priced. It's in a fantastic location, and I look forward to seeing more shows there in the very near future. Well done, Vintage.

This is a small, eccentric theatre with huge talent. I showed up with terrible expectations and I have never been happier to be wrong. Now, when I say "small" I mean it's so intimate that I could have touched the actors because I was in the front row. I created a new experience when you get to be that close! The staff was super friendly and the actors were fantastic. I was completely blown away! And it's affordable. I can't wait for another production!

I never knew I loved theatre until I came to Vintage Theatre. I visited this beautiful cozy theatre with a couple of friends to see Angels in America parts I and II on different nights. The location is perfect, it's right next to Vine Street Pub, a couple of blocks from D Bar Desserts, Thin Man, and St. Marks, which only compliment the appeal of this small, fully functional, independent theatre. You'll walk through the front door immediately into a small lobby with a desk and a ledge containing pamphlets, ads, and the program for the play you'll be enjoying. They take cash and credit cards. Immediately to your left is a curtained entrance. Through that you'll find rows of very comfortable seats, a small bar that serves delicious red and white wine, and various snacks, a hallway that leads to clean and freshly painted restrooms, and a small stage that you can literally reach out and touch. Seeing a play here reminds me of Arabian Nights, of kings and queens and their jesters, of a time when storytelling, playwrights, and actors like those in Shakespearean (especially the troupe from A Midsummer Night's Dream) times were rightfully placed by society on a pedestal of mystery and magic and the raw talent of it, all within arms reach. Vintage Theatre playfully prods and coddles a timeless form of entertainment that is truly lost on the television generation. This is a great theatre with no pretensions, no booming trumpets, red carpets, or random bursts of distracting glitter (albeit there may be a play coming soon with all those attractive distractions). What this company boasts is real, live, enjoyable and comfortable, up close theatre that makes you feel like you are a queen in your own court. Tickets are $18 in advance and $23 at the door, which is incredibly affordable for the quality and accommodation of the staff and building and the unspeakable talent you get to witness. Prices do range lower though, for example you can purchase both parts of Angels in America for $30 if you buy in advance, and 7 plays for $105, which is $15 per show. It baffles me that it can cost as much to see a play as it does to see a film at a Regal or United Artists when the actors are this great in person and Vintage Theatre is this real.

My first experience at this theater was wonderful. I am an avid theater goer and I prefer the smaller theaters. This theater was definitely small but it was the perfect size. I saw Harold and Maude and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole production. The effort that the staff put into this show made for a fantastic experience. I will definitely be coming back to this theater in the future!!

I am a huge fan of Vintage Theater! For $20 you can see a fantastic production of some great plays and musicals. Vintage repeatedly picks out provocative themes and topics, and you never know what is next! It really is one of Denver's best venues.... And that's where it loses a star...it is SOOOO FAR OUT on East Colfax, technically it's in Aurora. It is hard to combine this theater with great dining options, and also the Colfax sketch factor is scary if say, your car won't start after the play finishes and you have to wait for AAA for 90 minutes in the the dark. But seriously- GREAT THEATER, even though they moved- have loved their shows for years. Friendly and easy to work with for ticketing. Great big wine pours they let you take into your seat- YUM!

Incredible , powerful acting, intimate , great for a date , the set was beautiful, very nice venue with a bar and large clean bathrooms!!!!!

Great local theater. Unfortunately, the Vine Street Pub will be making beer in their space and they have to get out. Saw "Avenue Q" last weekend. What a great performance of this "Best New Musical." Great cast and the audience loved the show. Good luck in new space.

I'm embarrassed to admit that this theater lover didn't know that there was a great little theater right in his neighborhood. I mean, I've walked past it many, many times. Friends and I decided to check out their production of several one-act Colorado written dark pieces about the holidays. Looking at the address, I said, "That's got to be right next to the Vine Street Pub. I wonder if this address is wrong. There's no theater there." Well, there is a theater there. With a big sign even. But none of us had ever noticed it before. It's like it magically appeared on the block. We were all very confused. Inside is a small black-box set-up with seating for I'd guess about a hundred people. They use a sound system, and it is well lit. Just a notch above minimalism, with slight use of props, this production seemed to concentrate more on actors bringing the page to life than set design. I always appreciate that. Though, who knows how they roll for other shows. I saw the list for their 2011 season, which includes Equus and to Kill a Mockingbird. Season ticket packages were very reasonable for just over $100. I would definitely enjoy seeing more theater with them, and will likely check out at least Equus this year, being that it's a favorite. Several of the actors in the production I witnessed were quite good, especially two women who each pulled off solo monologues in 2 different 1 act pieces, both very dark and emotional in their own ways. There were some hacky performances too, but hey, it's local theater and that happens. It seems that some talented writers, directors and actors take part in this tiny theater, at least from what seeing one show would present to an audience member. I'll look forward to seeing other productions and hoping that this remains true.

This is my favorite regional theatre. Intimate productions, consistently powerful cast, amazing set work (especially considering they are not on a DCPA budget!) I've lived in NYC, worked in theatre, and seen high quality shows around the world... Vintage is where I have season tickets!

I'm no connoisseur of plays or expert of any sort, but I went to see a play here tonight called Brilliant Traces, and was blown away. The acting was fantastic!!!! I was immediately carried away into the world acted out in front of me. I laughed, I teared up, but mostly I had an amazing experience. I'm excited to come back again for future productions. I recommend this place to anyone.

Great theatre. Quality acting! Really enjoyed the C. S. Lewis story Shadowlands. The lead actors did a fabulous job. A clean place. Nice little wine bar. Very friendly staff. Not the most inviting neighborhood. I suggest eating dinner elsewhere, then see the show. Highly recommend it.

MISS SAIGON Great musical that takes place in the far East. Outstanding lead performers. Loved the singing and dancing. Highly entertaining.

Fun little place to go see a play. Just saw City of Angels Saturday and had a great time. It's draws a different crowd that the DCPA, but the staff was very friendly and accommodating. One of several things I liked was I could take my martini in to the play itself! Another thing I really appreciated was coffee and cookies in the lobby after the play for the drive home. Only seats about 100 people so you are never far from the stage. I wouldn't say these people are ready to appear at the Buell, but they can sing a hell of a lot better than I can!

Came here for "Ain't Misbehavin" and wasn't disappointed. I had never been here before so I wasn't super familiar with the location. I would say that it isn't in the best part of town. That being said, the staff/volunteers were great. The main character had a mouth full of braces which really distracted me from enjoying the performances. There were some really great moments but overall, I was a bit let down. Not to mention, the dry dock apricot ale was $5/can which is just nuts. The venue was smaller and intimate which I liked. I would say that I will be back here again, but not a place I will frequent.

Small, local theater. Saw a few improv shows here and felt bad how small the audience was. The show was good--I just think they could use a little more advertising.

I highly recommend seeing a production at the Vintage. I saw The Goodbye People, and it was absolutely wonderful! The space is very tiny, but comfortable and intimate, and they maximize the space very well. The actors, lighting and set production were excellent. I can only imagine how expensive it can be to operate an independent theatre and pay everyone, so I give it a big thumbs up for achieving all of that! I had been to the theatre before when it was under different names, but I really hope this one sticks around, because they seem to have a good formula.

This place is different than the big theaters I have been to in Omaha and NYC but it was very cute. It's a smaller intimate setting. It has a small bar and the bartender was very nice. It has a cute seating area while you wait for the show and volunteers are very nice. I think I still much rather the other theaters I have been to because of the amazing sets of a big production but this place accomplished it's goal of being a great small production theater.

Had a great time at Young Frankenstein on NY's Eve. Excellent, fun performance. The cast members really seem to enjoy themselves, and we were pleased to chat with them afterward.

A group of us went to the Vintage to see a Mitch Albom play called, "... And the Winner Is." Fun night!

I'm not a huge theater person, and I'm not much for musicals, but I went to see Mack & Mabel here with a friend and was so impressed. Small, cozy, and thank goodness for it - seeing the incredible talent up close like that was fantastic. The cast was so enjoyable to watch, each filled their role perfectly. I was also incredibly impressed with the set design and costumes - it was hard to keep my eyes in one place. I had such a good time there - don't worry that a smaller place means amateur talent, it is by far the opposite.

Our 4th visit. The theater is small. The plays are very professionally acted and directed.

Fun theater. Good talent and very entertaining, reasonably priced production (In the Heights). Just the right size for a engaging theater experience. Forget about the caverns of the Denver Center and give the Vintage a try. You won't regret it.

"RFK: A Portrait of Robert Kennedy." This is DO NOT MISS theater at the Vintage. See this one. http://theatercolorado.blogspot.com/2013/01/rfk-portrait-of-robert-kennedy.html

We went to see the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas at the Vintage Theater. Fantastic singing and acting. Enjoyable 7-8 piece band. Talented professional singers that really knew how to belt it out. The Vintage theater had a very nice, small, intimate feel. You're close to the actors and able to see their faces and nonverbal cues. Sets were creative. The play had an amazing 25+ actors, plus the band and the stage hands, etc. This was a major production that was just wonderful! When we walked into the theater, we were greeted with three great lobby bar singers and a delightful vintage bar, We found the Vintage Theater a very pleasant experience, indeed! We will go again!

I saw In The Heights at the Vintage Theatre a few weeks ago and it was phenomenal. I had never seen a show at a small theater like this before (I had only been to bigger shows at the DCPA), so I didn't really know what to expect. I'm happy to say that I was very pleasantly surprised. The quality of the show was fantastic. All the actors brought great, energetic performances with very strong vocals, and the relatively small band did justice (and then some) to the very good songs. I wasn't sure if the dancing would be subpar at a small theater like this, but the choreography was well-done and lively. You could tell all the actors were having a great time up there. The theater itself is pretty cozy (in a good way). I don't think there's a bad seat in the place. The lobby/bar area is nice and very welcoming, and everyone working was very friendly. I will definitely be seeing more shows at this place. I was really impressed. Go see a show!

We went to see "I Do I Do" Wed 9/24/14. The 2 actor musical was excellent. The acting, singing, piano playing, production and direction were all aces. Even though it was only a dress rehearsal, it was very professionally done and I would highly recommend the play and the theater to all.

Don't miss 'An Improvised Christmas' this holiday season. Great new location, fantastic show. A fun evening out and a great show!

I found the Vintage while flipping through the Aurora Sentinel. Just went to see "Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol," which I highly recommend. It's engaging, touching, and often laugh out loud funny, 'speshly fer thaose wot compre'end a Cockney aksint (Fer thems wot doosn't, Oi'm avylable fer lissons at reays'nable cowst. Tew pounds tooppence oop froont, luvvy, nawn-refoondable.) All over the walls of the place were pix of former productions, several of which made me sorry I'd missed them. I'll be paying attention to the season from 'ere on owt.