By Samuel Beckett

Directed by Rodney Lizcano

Thursday, January 29, 2026 – February 22, 2026

Aurora Fox Mainstage Theatre

Two wandering tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, wait by a lonely tree, to meet up with Mr. Godot, an enigmatic figure in a world where time, place and memory are blurred and meaning is where you find it. The tramps hope that Godot will change their lives for the better. Instead, two eccentric travelers arrive, one man on the end of the other’s rope. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately deeply moving, WAITING FOR GODOT stands as one of the great achievements in the Western canon of dramatic literature—brought to life in a bold new production by Fox Artistic

TICKETS:

$17- 45

RECCOMENDED FOR: 14+ 

WARNINGS: Cartoonish violence, coarse language 

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*City of Aurora charges a $2 per ticket processing fee

Davis Contemporary Dance Company returns to the city of Aurora to perform at the Aurora Performing Arts Center in our annual “Davis at the Fox” performance on February 28th, with two shows. This collaborative concert will feature Davis Dance, Davis Dance Next Generation, and Aurora Dance Arts. This intimate, heartfelt, and fun program is a highlight of our season that you don’t want to miss. It features choreography from a variety of talent artists from Colorado. Join us at the Fox! 

CJRO Presents: The Beatles Songbook with pianist Annie Booth

Featuring Marion Powers on vocals

The Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents The Beatles Songbook—an intimate evening of Beatles classics reimagined through the lens of jazz. Led by internationally acclaimed pianist, composer, and arranger Annie Booth, with vocals by the dynamic Marion Powers, the program brings fresh creativity to these timeless songs. Experience Mother Nature’s Son with a cool train beat, Let It Be as a soulful gospel waltz, and George Harrison’s Something transformed with a vibrant samba groove. Don’t miss this unforgettable night where the genius of the Beatles meets the expressive power of jazz, brought to life through Booth’s inspired interpretations.

By James Ijames

Directed by donnie l. betts

Thursday, March 26, 2026 – April 19, 2026

Aurora Fox Mainstage Theatre

AURORA FOX REGIONAL PREMIERE!

 Playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with his new drama, a delectable comic tragedy. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this first-run production is a must-see.  

RECCOMMENDED FOR: 14+ 

TICKETS:

$17- 45

Call the Box Office for Industry Discount or for group ticket prices.

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*City of Aurora charges a $2 per ticket processing fee

Join CJRO Artistic Director Drew Zaremba for a lively conversation with guitarist Gabriel Santiago with live music woven throughout.

Gabriel Santiago, a native of Brazil, is an accomplished composer, arranger, and skilled guitarist proficient in both acoustic and electric styles. His notable career spans 14 albums, comprising CDs and DVDs, lauded for their captivating compositions as described by JazzTimes Magazine. Santiago’s musical prowess has earned him recognition as a gifted artist, having been mentored by esteemed figures in the jazz realm such as Pat Metheny, Adam Rogers, and Maria Schneider. Gabriel is a member of the CJRO Latin jazz ensemble and plays other concerts with the band throughout the season.

By James Ijames

Directed by donnie l. betts

Thursday, April 16, 2026—10:00am

Aurora Fox Mainstage Theatre

AURORA FOX REGIONAL PREMIERE!

 Playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with his new drama, a delectable comic tragedy. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy. Winner of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this first-run production is a must-see.  

RECCOMMENDED FOR: 14+ 

TICKETS:

$15

*City of Aurora charges a $2 per ticket processing fee

Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics and book by Brian Crawley

Based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts 

Directed by Ben Raanan

Thursday, June 4, 2026 – June 28, 2026

Aurora Fox Mainstage Theatre

Winner of the Drama Critics’ Circle Award and Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical when it premiered Off-Broadway in 1997, and then on to a Tony-nominated Broadway debut in 2014 with a revised version, Violet is a moving musical featuring show-stopping anthems, ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel. With a score from Tony-winning composer Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Shrek; Fun Home) and book and lyrics by the acclaimed Brian Crawley (A Little Princess), Violet is inspired by the short story, The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts, astounding critics and audiences alike in two separate decades. 

RECCOMMENDED FOR: 14+ 

TICKETS:

$17- 45

Call the Box Office for Industry Discount or for group ticket prices.

303-739-1970

*City of Aurora charges a $2 per ticket processing fee