Winter Blockbusters

Feature Photo Credited To: sdvoice.info- “Hidden Figures”, directed by Theodore Melfi, will be in theatres next year on January 13th. Based on a true story about Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson – the intelligent African American women working for NASA – who were the masterminds behind the launch of astronaut John Glenn who orbited into space.

‘Tis the season to be jolly, to spend time with loved ones, and make snow angels in the front yard. As this year comes to an end, the latest blockbusters have some people eager to see which movies will be the greatest film of the year, and which ones might flop. But for those who prefer live action over movie action, below are a list of the upcoming movies and plays for the months of December through February.

DECEMBER

Movies:

• Office Christmas Party – R
  • Release Date: December 09
  • Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/AUDFVQsVBU4
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – PG13
  • Release date: December 16
  • Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/frdj1zb9sMY
• Patriots Day – R
  • Release date: December 21
  • Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/ykwSo64RYao
  • Scott Mendelson, a critique for Forbes, said: “This fine adult thriller casts the successful pursuit of those responsible for the Boston Marathon bombing as a cathartic victory for a nation still scarred by the 9/11 attacks.”
• Assassin’s Creed – PG13
  • Release date: December 21
  • Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/4haJD6W136c

Plays:

• Christmas Canteen

  

  • Show time: November 17 – December 23
  • Christmas Canteen 2016 is written by Brandon O’Dell and choreographed by Jen MacQueen, and both describe this play as: “An audience favorite, this nostalgic musical revue is a Winter Wonderland that just keeps getting better!”
  • Read more here: https://www.auroratheatre.com/on-stage/2016-17-signature-series/christmas-canteen-2016/
• A Christmas Carol
  • Show time: December 7-20
  • Chris Jones, a critique for Chicago Tribune, said: “… he’s still played by Larry Yando, who, after nine years in the role, still makes Ebenezer’s transformation from Victorian proto-Grinch to a dancing madcap with a heart of gold a thing of soulful delight.”
  • Read more here: http://www.excite.com/events/ResultsGeneralAtCity.php?kwds=A+Christmas+Carol&city=Denver&state=CO

JANUARY 

Movies:

• Hidden Figures – PG
  • Release date: January 13
  • Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/5wfrDhgUMGI
• The Bye Bye Man – PG13
  • Release date: January 13
  • Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/S2DwrJ9S3f4

Plays:

• A Christmas Story: The Musical
  • Show times: November 11 – December 30
  • Read more for details here: http://www.denver.org/event/a-christmas-story-the-musical/35858/
• The Christians
  • Show times: January 27 – February 02
  • Read more here: https://www.denver-theater.com/theaters/stage-theater/the-christians.php
• Finding Neverland – Family Friendly
  • Show times: December 20 – January 1
  • According to Denver Theatre’s website: “Finding Neverland is Broadway’s biggest new hit and the winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical!”
  • Read more details here: http://www.denvercenter.org/shows/specific-series/Get?Id=9d106dda-13a4-4e07-aef4-c7f112985d42

FEBRUARY

Movies:

• The Lego Batman Movie – PG
  • Release date: February 10
  • Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/rGQUKzSDhrg
• Fist Fight  – No rating
  • Release date: February 10
  • Watch trailer here: https://youtu.be/9aIzXYo6VCE

Plays:

• Motown
  • Show times: February 15-19
  • “Fast-paced…energetic….fun night out…I could go on…just go and see it!!” Said Maceo from Chicago, Illinois
  • Read more here: https://www.denver-theater.com/theaters/buell-theater/motown-the-musical.php
• Colorado Ballet: Ballet Masterworks
  • Show times: February 17-26
  • Read more here: https://www.denver-theater.com/theaters/ellie-caulkins-opera-house/colorado-ballet-ballet-masterworks.php