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Original Jersey boy Frankie Valli heading back to Broadway

NEW YORK – The Broadway hit “Jersey Boys” is going to get some competition from an original Jersey boy. Frankie Valli, whose falsetto fuels The Four Seasons’ music, will return to...

DATE: Jul 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

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Join Durango DOT Comedy for August Slamfest

DATE: Jul 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Jake Gyllenhaal to return to Broadway in ‘Burn This’ in 2017

NEW YORK – Jake Gyllenhaal, who made his Broadway debut last year, will be returning to star in Lanford Wilson’s acclaimed play “Burn This.” The Academy Award nominee from “Brokeb...

DATE: Jul 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

Musical to open at Durango Arts Center

DATE: Jul 8, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Durango, Pagosa Springs musicals spice up summer fare

From a flamboyant Mardi Gras version of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” to a clean and classic interpretation of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” summer musicals are starting to bloom. ...

DATE: Jul 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Broadway’s ‘Fun Home’ cast to perform show in Orlando

NEW YORK – Many Broadway stars have joined together to sing and raise money to help the survivors of the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando. Now, one Broadway show is going further – perform ...

DATE: Jul 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Jimmy Buffett musical unveils creative team and new name

NEW YORK – The Jimmy Buffett musical making its world premiere next year in California has a new name and a Tony Award-winning creative support team. The musical, now titled “Esca...

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’

Musical to open at Durango Arts Center

DATE: Jun 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

To make summer show pop, Rockettes turn to light wizards

NEW YORK – Madonna has turned to them for a little stage magic. So have Muse and Nine Inch Nails. In search of their own visual bang, companies as different as Chevy, Cirque du Soleil, Royal...

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Giving voice to poetry slam

Local United Way to host competition this weekend

DATE: Jun 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘The Illusionists’ look backward for next Broadway stop

NEW YORK – The magic supergroup “The Illusionists” is coming back to Broadway for a new holiday show – and this time they’re bringing a time machine. Eight magicians – including, ...

DATE: Jun 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Broadway embraces diversity, but have things really changed?

NEW YORK – This season, the theater community is celebrating how Broadway has finally become the Great un-White Way. Black actors have taken center stage in “The Color Purple,” “...

DATE: Jun 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.