OpenStage Theatre & Company Captivates Hearts and Minds
Founded in 1973, OpenStage has led the cultural development of Northern Colorado while remaining true to its grassroots origins. An OpenStage season brings the best of the national theatre scene to Fort Collins, including comedies, classics, and cutting-edge dramas. In addition to being the primary presenter at the Fort Collins Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre, OpenStage performs Theatre in the Park and in intimate non-traditional spaces, reaching 10,000 patrons annually. As an independent non-profit, OpenStage works with 150+ local theatre artists each year to deliver exceptional theatre to Northern Colorado, driven by the belief that theatre is vital to a community’s creative and economic health.
The Cottage
By Sandy Rustin
Directed by Jessica Jackson
March 21 – April 18, 2026
A scandalous secret, a charming cottage, and one wildly inappropriate affair turn a peaceful weekend into a laugh-out-loud disaster!
The Merry Wives of Windsor
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Kate Austin–Gröen
June 6 – July 11, 2026
Clever women, jealous husbands, mistaken identities, and a scheming knight make for a riotous summer of laughter.
Season Ticket Packages and Individual Tickets
Season Ticket Packages and Individual tickets for the entire 2025-2026 Season are on sale now!
CSU’s Musical Theatre Summer Intensive
Participants will train with an extraordinary faculty of Broadway performers, master teachers, and nationally recognized artists, engaging in focused work in acting, singing, movement, and audition preparation.
Audition Submission Deadline: March 9, 2026