By Samuel Beckett

Directed by Richard R. Cowden

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

Join CJRO Artistic Director Drew Zaremba for a lively conversation with vocalist Marion Powers with live music woven throughout.

Marion Powers is a Colorado artist based in Greeley, where she is on faculty atthe University of Northern Colorado, as the primary instructor of jazz voice. She is a six-time DownBeat Award-winning jazz vocalist whose dynamic improvisation, fresh and modern arranging style, and songwriting have earned her recognition nationwide—not only as a performer but also as a sought-after educator. Inspired by legendary jazz vocalists such as Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, and Sarah Vaughan, Marion’s artistry has been further shaped through mentorships and collaborations with Christian McBride, Dianne Reeves, Marshall Gilkes, Johnaye Kendrick, and Melissa Aldana.

By Samuel Beckett

Directed by Richard R. Cowden

Thursday, February 19, 2026—10am

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:

$15

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

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

Call the Box Office for group ticket prices

*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.