interview

Interview: Opera Colorado’s ‘Il Trovatore’ brings 15th century opera a modern twist

When we realized that Opera Colorado was going to be producing Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece, Il Trovatore, little did we know how lucky Out Front Colorado would get – an interview with a major player in the production. Greg Carpenter, Opera Colorado’s General Director said Il Trovatore brings a modern twist to the age-old art of opera.

A ‘Wicked’ good time at the Buell theater starting April 23

When we learned ‘Wicked,’ one of the most popular shows in the canon of the American musical theatre, was returning to Denver, we had to let the LGBT community know when to get on the horn for tickets.

OFC exclusive with lesbian teen featured in documentary, ‘Bully’

Although only one of the film’s five central characters – Kelby Johnson – is openly gay, she provides a strong and important voice for the young queer community.

Out Front Colorado spoke to Johnson about her involvement in the film and her experiences as an out teen.

OFC Exclusive with local musician Jen Korte

Korte has been playing music for more than 10 years. The Loss’ style has been described as a folk rock band, but if you ask Korte, she’ll tell you she’s a singer-songwriter with influences that span genres, even country and hip-hop.

OFC Exclusive with British actress Emily Blunt of ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’

From Harriet’s crisis moments when she learns her boyfriend Robert (Tom Mison) goes missing in war, to her budding relationship with Fred, and her efforts to get salmon swimming upstream, Blunt makes her character engaging. She spoke with Out Front Colorado about the film and her related experiences with travel, fly-fishing, romance and crisis.

OFC EXCLUSIVE: Folk artist Jewel on feminism and LGBT courage

The world fell in love with Jewel when she released her debut album, Pieces of…

‘Glee’ guest star, Broadway icon Idina Menzel on queer crushes, green dreams

By Chris Azzopardi Idina Menzel doesn’t do anything halfway – even when she’s deciding on…

Kelvin Moon of Broadway’s ‘American Idiot’ on Green Day-inspired musical

Green Day’s American Idiot is the next touring show to rock out at The Buell Theater.…

OFC Exclusive: Wanda Sykes on LGBT rights, race, and Madonna’s half-time show

Wanda Sykes has become an icon for LGBT rights. Since coming out in 2008 when…

Sherry Vine’s drag romance

By Chris Azzopardi Think of Sherry Vine’s rise to the (figurative) top as a fairy…