Jun 04 2024 60 mins
A look at outrageous ticket prices, top shows coming at Denver Fringe Festival and an interview with Fringe performer Jack Dawkins
Olivia Rodrigo is 21 years old and has released just two albums, yet tickets for her upcoming show at Red Rocks have topped $4,000 on the secondary market. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department is suing Live Nation/Ticketmaster over alleged monopolistic practices. What does this all mean for Colorado concertgoers, and how do concert ticket prices compare with those of live theatre? (Hint: theatre is a lot cheaper!)
Also in this episode, hosts Alex Miller and Toni Tresca do a special edition of Colorado Headliners — our top 10 most interesting shows or programs coming up around the state. This week’s focus will be on the Denver Fringe Festival (June 6-9) and include:
1. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning
2. Cabaret of the Unexpected
3. He-Man is the Devil: A Satanic Panic Tale
4. She Was a Conquistawhore
5. American Whore Story
6. Josie’s Diner
7. Kid’s Fringe
8. FringeART
9. Fringe Free-For-All
10. Fringe Workshops: VisionBox Studios, Jack Dawkins
Also discussed in this episode: Impossible Things from The Catamounts
Later in the podcast, Alex interviews Jack Dawkins, who’ll perform at Denver Fringe Festival and also host a workshop. His show, Integration, incorporates rap music and storytelling and details in part the artist’s experiences with self-discovery taking ayahuasca in Costa Rica.