The Unsinkable Molly Brown

The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Denver Center Theater Company
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Denver, CO
September 12-October 26, 2014

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown stood out as a "must see" for me. This was called a "restaging," however, having never seen the original production or even the movie, the changes were lost on me. I approached this show with no biases.

From the opening number, "Colorado, My Home," the show captivated the audience and didn't let go. The cast was top notch, looking at their bios was impressive and their performances delivered. The voices soared beautifully and the characters moved through time, their experiences shaping them believably.

The greatest change was watching Molly mature from a rough country girl into a refined member of the upper class. Her relationship with her husband changes and it doesn't. You never lose the spark they find early in the story.

The sets are simple and exactly enough for each scene. The costumes develop from rough coal miners to sophisticated gentry and you hardly know how you got there. Most importantly, it all flows from one extreme to another with the natural evolution of the story.


I see theater all the time. This is a production that I can honestly say is not to missed. The quality of this show would rival any on Broadway.