On stage

The Book Handlers: Award-winning comedy about an odd service that will make your books look read, even though they haven’t been; through Sunday, Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver; name-your-price; buntport.com.

Conversations — The Israeli-Palestinian Conversation: Theater piece that allows urgent voices from each side of the ongoing conflict to speak their truths; Wednesday, Thursday and July 6, Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver; $15-$35; eventbrite.com.

Forbidden Broadway — Merrily We Stole a Song: A Cabaret that roasts more than 30 Broadway hits; through Sunday, DCPA Broadway, Garner Galleria Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $77; denvercenter.org.

Mamma Mia: Charming musical that weaves together a story from songs of Swedish supergroup ABBA; through Sunday, DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $47-$160; denvercenter.org.

Ring of Fire: Musical revue featuring the songs of Johnny Cash; through Sunday, Miners Alley Playhouse, 1100 Miners Alley, Golden; $45; minersalley.com.

Ripcord: Two senior living facility residents embark on a friendly bit of competition; through Sunday, Firehouse Theater Company, John Hand Theater, 7653 E 1st Place, Denver; $30-$34; thedairy.org.

Rumpelstiltskin and Other Tricksters: Family-friendly play with a hike; through July 9, Arts in the Open, Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $20-$26; chautauqua.com.

The Tempest: Magic, romance and intrigue swirl on an island in a fantastical Shakespeare play; through Aug. 10, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Roe Green Theatre (indoors), CU campus; $26-$95; cupresents.org.

Coming soon

Cry It Out: Story that takes us inside the confounding puzzles, newly forged friendships and stakes of early parenthood, Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company; Aug. 1-3 (Savoy, 2700 Arapahoe St., Denver); Aug. 8-24 (Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder); betc.org.

Dixie’s Tupperware Party: The Alabama girl is back with her famous party, and you’re invited; July 16-Aug. 17, Garner Galleria Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $56-$88; denvercenter.org.

Doctor Faustus: Christopher Marlowe’s version of the German fable about a man who sold his soul, performed in original practices fashion; July 27, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Roe Green Indoor Theater, CU campus, Boulder; $37-$76; cupresents.org.

Richard II: A corrupt, despotic king ventures to wage war; July 5-Aug. 10, Colorado Shakespeare Festival, Roe Green Indoor Theater, CU campus, Boulder; $26-$95; cupresents.org.

Some Like it Hot: Musical based on the beloved Tony Curtis/Marilyn Monroe comic film; July 8-20; DCPA Broadway, Buell Theatre, 14th and Curtis streets, Denver; $47-$112; denvercenter.org