Aspen Community Theatre Presents: Rumors by Neil Simon
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:40 (America/Denver) | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO, 81611, United States
Aspen Community Theatre (ACT) brings its fall production to the Wheeler Opera House. Performed and presented by your neighbors and friends, Neil Simon’s “Rumors” promises to be a night of farce and fun. “Rumors” contains adult language and themes.
At a tastefully appointed Snedens Landing home, the Deputy Mayor of New York has been shot on the night of his tenth wedding anniversary. Though it’s only a flesh wound, the incident sets off a series of events causing four couples to unite in a fast and furious experience of farce. As the first couple arrives for the party, they discover the Deputy Mayor bleeding in another room and his wife nowhere to be found. They scramble to “get their story straight” and protect their friend while maintaining the celebratory atmosphere. With each new guests’ arrival, the story layers evolve adding confusion and complexity resulting in an evening of classical farce hilarity.
“Rumors” marks ACT’s first non-musical theatrical production since 1999, a nod to their storied history as they gear up for a landmark 50th anniversary year in 2026. Learn more about ACT and support local theatre at AspenCommunityTheatre.org.

Garrison Keillor Tonight
2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:30
Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience sing-alongs, and poetry. One man, one microphone.
The performance features sung sonnets, limericks, and musical jokes—all woven together by reflections on the beauty of growing older. Despite its inconveniences, old age brings a kind of contentment: the wisdom that less is more. With your big ambitions and past mistakes behind you, there’s nothing left to prove—and great joy can be found in life’s smaller moments.
As Keillor puts it:
“I was unhappy in college because it was a requirement for an intellectual, but then I went into show business and discovered that people won’t pay to be made unhappy—their kids will do it for free.”
The evening also includes the beloved News from Lake Wobegon, where the town is buzzing with new entrepreneurs—makers of artisanal firewood, gourmet meatloaf, breeders of composting worms, and dogs trained to do childcare. Yet, some traditions endure, like the annual Living Flag formation on Main Street, with citizens donning red, white, and blue caps. Keillor stands shoulder to shoulder with familiar neighbors like Myrtle Krebsbach (“Truckstop”), Julie Christensen (“Bruno, The Fishing Dog”), and Clint Bunsen. The evening concludes with a heartfelt a cappella sing-along, as the audience joins in from memory on a medley of patriotic songs, pop standards, and hymns—culminating in the national anthem.

Gwyneth Goes Skiing
2026-01-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:00
She’s a Hollywood icon. He’s a retired optometrist. In 2016, they collided—on the slopes of Deer Valley. In 2023, they collided again—in court. This is their story. Kind of.
After sold-out runs in London, Edinburgh, New York, LA, and Park City, Gwyneth Goes Skiing lands in Aspen for a limited engagement. Written and performed by Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, with original songs by Leland (RuPaul, Troye Sivan, Cher), and featuring a special video appearance by Trixie Mattel, this high-camp courtroom musical transforms the Wheeler into a snow-speckled spectacle of queer joy.
As seen in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Variety, BBC, and more.
“Hilarious, camp and outrageous” – Attitude
“Pure theatrical magic” – All That Dazzles
You are the jury. Prepare to be gooped.

Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story
2026-01-15 19:30 - 21:00
Awkward Productions present their multi award winning, Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story.
Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know this story of Diana? We very much doubt it. Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of her extraordinary life.
Combining drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry and a lot of queer joy – this unique celebration of the people’s princess has won multiple awards and sold out venues across the UK. A celebration of Ar Di that is as hilarious as it is tasteless. Visiting the Wheeler Opera House fresh from a WORLD TOUR!
Features special multimedia appearances by Jeanna de Waal (star of Diana: The Musical; Broadway), Geri Allen (Operation Mincemeat; West End), and Rob Madge (star of My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?); New York City Centre & West End) as the voice of Mother Teresa.
Health Warning: Flashing lights
Content Warnings: Strong language, puppetry, audience participation, Camilla Parker Bowles

Sopris Theatre Company Presents: 26 Pebbles
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:15
26 Pebbles by Eric Ulloa chronicles the experiences of the parents and community members of Newtown and Sandy Hook. In a series of monologues and short dialogues, they tell the story of their hometown: The experience of community events, the day of the shooting and their panic, the grief and trauma following the tragedy. Lauded for its compassion and message of healing, 26 Pebbles shows how pebbles dropped in the pond can create a ripple effect for the rest of the world.

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
2026-01-25 16:00 - 17:00
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning “Pigeon” picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party!
It’s not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping. The production runs for approximately 60 minutes and is recommended for ages 5 and up.
Based on the book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, published by Hyperion Books for Children, the show features a script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton, lyrics by Mo Willems, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, and dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz. This play was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center during the 2019-2020 season.
Additional credits include set design by Timothy R. Mackabee, costume design by Heidi Leigh Hanson, props design by Lake Simons, and direction and choreography by Jen Wineman.

Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest + Musical Guest, Mal Blum
2026-01-28 19:30 - 21:00
Beloved former teen militia member Tamika Flynn is joining a few hundred of her friends for the annual Murder Night in Blood Forest, a celebration of crows, ravens, and all corvids. But a masked killer is hunting these carefree partiers one by one. Who would ruin Murder Night with murder? Can Cecil and Tamika solve the mystery before the murderer has gotten them all?
Welcome to Night Vale’s Brand-new touring live show, Murder Night in Blood Forest, features Cecil Baldwin, Symphony Sanders, Jeffrey Cranor, surprise guests playing fan favorite characters, a special musical guest as “The Weather,” and live music by Disparition. Both fans of the show and newcomers will be able to enjoy this stand-alone show.
Night Vale’s unforgettable live shows bring the audience into the story in surprising and thrilling ways. Over the years, our live shows have become the heart of the Night Vale experience. They are unique theatrical evenings that take you to our weird little town in a way you can’t get from listening to the podcast at home. The live shows are entirely stand-alone and do not require any knowledge of the podcast, so bring a friend or a parent or a child or a neighbor.
