Avenue Theater

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Avenue Theater

The Avenue Theater in May, 2005


Avenue Theater Black & White Logo
Location: 417 E 17th Avenue, Denver, CO, USA
Website: www.avenuetheater.com

The Avenue Theater, located at 417 E 17th Avenue in Downtown Denver, Colorado has been a local favorite, producing fine Comedies, Musicals & Plays as well as Improvisational comedy for over 20 years.

It is home to the World Humor Organization (WHO) and Chicken Lips Entertainment

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[edit] History

[edit] Early years

Robert Wells originally founded the Avenue Theater in 1967. Its location was 6 blocks west of where it is now (Currently known as the Playwright Theatre)

[edit] Changing Hands

In May, 2005 John Ashton sold the Avenue Theater to Robert Wells and Dave Johnson, the current owners.

Dave and Bob, with a small team compromising of Tim Clare as Technical Director, and Chris Boeckx as Marketing Manager, run the theater throughout the year,

[edit] List of Shows

[edit] At the Old Avenue

[edit] At the New Avenue

  • Parallel Lives - June/July 2005
  • The Rocky Horror Show - July/August/September 2005
  • The Fourth Wall - September/October 2005
  • The Syringa Tree - November 2005/December 2005
  • Tribal Tales Of Africa - November/December 2005
  • Murder Most Fowl - December 2005
  • The Smell Of The Kill - (Currently Playing)
  • Anonymous Sources - (In Rehearsal)

[edit] External links