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Creede Repertory Theatre
Creede Repertory Theatre.

Creede Repertory Theatre – Creede

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Theater has long been part of Colorado’s history and Creede is no exception. The Creede Repertory Theatre opened its doors in 1966 as a way to boost the town’s tourism after mining declined. It’s consistently touted as a must-see attraction.

“One of the 10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway” – USA Today.

Summer shows run from Tuesday through Sunday on most weeks. Some are held on Mondays. See calendar. In 2011, the CRT opened a second stage, the Ruth Humphreys Brown Theatre, just down Main Street. Shows are now run simultaneously with the main stage.

Summer Off-Broadway Theatre

Creede Repertory Theatre Off-Broadway Show
Off-Broadway show at Creede Repertory Theatre.

It all started with a call for help. The Creede Repertory Theatre was started by the vision and perseverance of of 12 students from the University of Kansas.

The Creede Repertory Theatre has a very interesting backstory. In 1966, a call for help was drafted by the Creede Junior Chamber of Commerce and Pastor Jim Livingston. In the letter, they told about the declining mining business in Creede and the need to find a source for a viable income.

Steve Gossman who was a student at the University of Kansas was the only one who responded to their letter. Together with the 11 students that he brought along, they started summer theatres in Creede. The shows were in repertory format which meant that patrons get to see new shows every night.

Today, the Creede Repertory Theatre continuous to run this presentation and operate with the principles established by its founding members, Gossman and the other University of Kansas students. At present, it boasts as the “largest summer employer” in the county.

One of its many recognitions was being part of 2005 USA Today’s “10 great places to see lights way off Broadway.” In 2006, the theatre received 11 Ovation nominations from the Denver Post.

In 2016, it received The Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre” and a Creede Repertory Day happens every August 8th as proclaimed by Governor John Hickenlooper.

Shows at Creede Repertory

Creede Repertory Theatre Night Entrance
Evening theatre entrance.

The Creede Repertory Theatre holds many significant events every year like summer camps, kid friendly events, seasonal plays, and galas – they have it all for you.

Aside from what goes on on stage, they also offer a few interesting backstage activities. They have backstage tours, pre-show talks, and backstage chats where the audience will have the chance to interact with casts and the production team.

2021 Shows: Repertory schedule means there are always several shows running together throughout the season.

  • Fully Committed – by Becky Mode
  • The Roommate – by Jen Silverman
  • Grounded – by George Brant
  • Annie – book by Thomas Meehan
  • Oklahoma! – based on the play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs
  • The Importance of Being Earnest – by Oscar Wilde
Creede Repertory Theatre Play Colorado
“She Loves Me” at Creede Repertory Theatre. Photo: John Gary Brown
Creede Repertory Theatre Play Plane Colorado
“The Drowsy Chaperone” at Creede Theatre. Photo: lisamarienewtonactor.com
Ruth Humphreys Brown Theatre.
Aerial view of Creede.

Details

Address: 124 N Main St, Creede, CO 81130

Phone: 719-658-2540

Season: late May – mid September

Website: creederep.org

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