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Toni Tresca

Toni Tresca

Toni Tresca is a Colorado arts reporter who focuses on theater and other arts and culture events in Denver and the surrounding areas. At the University of Colorado Boulder, Toni is working toward a graduate degree in theater with a certificate in arts administration. When not studying or writing about theater, Toni can be found reading, hiking or discussing horror on their podcast, Such a Nightmare: Conversation about Horror, with Dr. Katherine Troyer.

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Review: Some Like It Hot National Tour Brings Tap-Happy Magic to DCPA

By Toni TrescaJuly 11, 2025

A dazzling mix of jazz-age spectacle, smart comedy and a winning cast makes the show a must-see musical at the Buell.

Lanterns on the water

Two Lantern Festivals in Denver Not to Miss This Summer

By Toni TrescaJuly 10, 2025

Lanterns light up the Denver metro area this summer with glowing lakes, giant sculptures and magical after-dark adventures.

Burlesque performers appear onstage.

Colorado Burlesque Festival is Back for Thirteenth Year of Glitter and Glam

By Toni TrescaJuly 9, 2025

“There’s always something very chaotic that happens on stage or off during the Colorado Burlesque Festival.”

Two cats do a barrel roll.

Review: The Amazing Acro-Cats Return to Denver With Purr-fectly Chaotic Charm

By Toni TrescaJuly 8, 2025

The cat circus-meets-rock-show hybrid is back at the Bug Theatre in a two-paws-up production.

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Eyes on the Prize: Denver Duo Sets Guinness World Record For Most Eyeball Tattoos on the Body (Again)

By Toni TrescaJuly 7, 2025

Stoke Lucero, the owner and artist at Lakewood’s Nocturnal Tattoo, has tattooed 100 eyeballs on Chadwyck Minson’s right leg.

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Denver Month of Video 2025 Lights Up the City with Moving Art

By Toni TrescaJuly 1, 2025

The second edition of this free festival transforms Denver into a month-long showcase of international and local video art.

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Review: Novo Ita is a Lush, Eco-Themed Art Playground

By Toni TrescaJuly 1, 2025

Spectra Art Space’s Novo Ita: Propagation brings story-rich, hands-on immersion to South Broadway.

People dance at Red Rocks.

How the Have Fun, Be Nice Tour Transforms Early Mornings Into Dance Parties

By Toni TrescaJune 26, 2025

Daybreaker’s sober sunrise dance tour returns to Denver four more times this summer as part of its more than 100 events.

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Where to Watch a Movie Under the Stars Around Denver This Summer

By Toni TrescaJune 24, 2025

From cult classics to kid-friendly crowd-pleasers, these sixteen outdoor movie spots have your summer screen dreams covered.

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Boulder Comedy Festival Returns This Week With Big Laughs and a Bigger Purpose

By Toni TrescaJune 23, 2025

The fifth annual Boulder Comedy Festival brings inclusive comedy to Boulder County with 37 performers and a mission to uplift all voices.

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Inside Ballyhoo: Denver’s New Spot for Performance, Coffee and Cocktails

By Toni TrescaJune 23, 2025

Event producer Julia Tobey is opening a café-bar-stage mashup in the Highland neighborhood that aims to uplift and unite Denver.

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Enter the Flickerwerm: Meow Wolf’s Phenomenomaly Comes Alive This Summer

By Toni TrescaJune 20, 2025

An exclusive look inside Denver’s newest looping, immersive performance, which runs from June 21 to August 9 at Meow Wolf.

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Denver Comic Pat Treuer’s New Book Explores Failing Big and Starting Over

By Toni TrescaJune 19, 2025

“The decision to write this book wasn’t driven by a wild success story, but rather by failure.”

Wheelchair Sports Camp Drops Meow Wolf-Inspired Vinyl Tracks

By Toni TrescaJune 18, 2025

After many requests from fans, the hip-hop band is releasing songs created for its Meow Wolf installation four years later.

People sit around a table working together to assemble Kynd Kits.

Drag Bingo Meets Volunteer Power in Project Helping Pride Event

By Toni TrescaJune 12, 2025

Celebrate Pride with drag bingo, Jell-O shots and direct action by making a Kynd Kit at Hamburger Mary’s on June 15.

A comedian performs on stage at Comedy Works.

25 Years of Laughs: Inside Comedy Works’ Iconic New Faces Contest

By Toni TrescaJune 11, 2025

Colorado’s summer showdown features 168 comics battling for laughs, glory and a $1,500 prize.

A group of actors perform onstage in Aurora Fox's Little Miss Sunshine.

Review: Little Miss Sunshine at Aurora Fox Arts Center is a Rocky Ride

By Toni TrescaJune 10, 2025

This local staging is full of talent, but this musical misfire can’t overcome a broken book and sloppy songs.

Actors perform in a Shakespeare play.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival Returns for Season 68 with a Trio of Power Plays

By Toni TrescaJune 5, 2025

Boulder’s Bard Fest is indoors again with The Tempest, Richard II and Doctor Faustus.

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People use chalk to create street paintings.

Watch Street Paintings Come to Life at Denver’s 23rd Chalk Art Festival

By Toni TrescaJune 4, 2025

This colorful two-day outdoor festival in the Golden Triangle Creative District features 230 artists and 4,000 pieces of chalk.

people celebrating the annual Denver PrideFest

Ditch Rainbow Capitalism: Fifteen Alternatives to Corporate Denver Pride

By Toni TrescaJune 3, 2025

With corporate sponsors pulling back and the spirit of resistance fading from Civic Center Park, here are fifteen events where Pride still feels authentic.

Clowns sit on the ground together.

Your 2025 Guide to the Sixth Annual Denver Fringe Festival

By Toni TrescaMay 30, 2025

Fringe returns June 4-8 with 75 shows, free events, visual art and more. Here’s how to make the most of the event.

Blindfolded woman explores an art gallery.

Going in Blind: Oracle Is Loosely Immersive, but Highly Reflective

By Toni TrescaMay 29, 2025

This visual art exhibition at Union Hall invites visitors to pose a question and then enter the gallery blindfolded.

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