Aspen Show Tix

Wheeler Presents: Jen Kramer's Magical New Year
2025-12-31 21:00, 2025-12-31 17:00 (America/Denver) | Wheeler Opera House, 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, 81611
Las Vegas Headliner | Award-Winning Illusionist | Yale Graduate Step into a world where the impossible becomes unforgettable. Jen Kramer, named Best Magician in the 2024 Best of Vegas Awards and Female Magician of the Year by the International Magicians Society, brings her signature charm and mind-blowing sleight-of-hand to the stage in The Magic of Jen Kramer. A Yale Theater graduate and founder of the Yale Magic Society, Jen has wowed audiences on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion, and NBC’s TODAY Show. Her show at the Westgate Resort & Casino in Las Vegas is a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner, known for its high-energy magic, audience participation, and jaw-dropping fun for all ages. Whether she’s turning $1 bills into $100s or conjuring up a life-sized social media page, Jen’s creativity and charisma light up the stage. She’s performed around the world in English, French, Spanish, and Swahili, and serves on the Advisory Board for Magicians Without Borders. Fun Fact: Jen is also a black belt in Shotokan Karate and an FAA-certified drone pilot! Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic that’s captivating audiences worldwide.

Wheeler Presents Arrival from Sweden: The Music of ABBA
2025-12-29 19:00
ARRIVAL From Sweden THE MUSIC OF ABBA was founded by ABBA Original Musician Rutger Gunnarsson and the Swedish artist Vicky Zetterberg in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden and very soon became one of the world’s most popular and most selling ABBA show bands. Since the start in 1995, the band has toured in over 80 countries, done almost 140 successful USA tours and has appeared in several TV and radio shows all over the world.   ARRIVAL From Sweden, in the production “The Music of ABBA”, has sold out arenas and venues all over the world since 1995 and is the absolute best and most authentic ABBA show there is. Hits like: “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Does Your Mother Know,” “Take A Chance,” “SOS,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Super Trouper,” “Money Money Money,” “Waterloo,” “Honey Honey,” “Fernando,” “Chiquitita,” “Knowing Me Knowing You,” “Thank You For The Music,” “Lay All Your Love On Me,” “Gimme Gimme Gimme” and many more are delivered with such accuracy that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the real ABBA on stage.   ARRIVAL From Sweden has also played with more than 150 symphony orchestras throughout the world. Successful shows with some of the finest orchestras in the USA such as Boston Symphony Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Houston Symphony Orchestra, and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.   ARRIVAL From Sweden is the only group that has been given a previously unreleased ABBA song directly from Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson of ABBA. The song “Just A Notion” was released by ARRIVAL From Sweden in 1999 and was yet again released by the original ABBA in 2021 on their latest record “Voyage.”   This production has all the features a great ABBA show needs: lovely costumes, extremely talented musicians, and breathtaking singers. Millions of people all around the world celebrate this show as the best ABBA show in the world; in fact, this is the only ABBA show the world needs. This production is the closest you will ever get to seeing ABBA!   Musical arrangements by ARRIVAL From Sweden, ABBA string arranger and bass player, the late, Mr Rutger Gunnarsson and the famous arranger Tommy Hansson, made after ABBA original arrangements.   THE MUSIC OF ABBA are approved by ABBA and Universal   ABBA Fan club: ”As close As You Can Get To ABBA”

Wheeler Presents: Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band - A Springsteen Celebration
2025-12-28 19:00
Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band is a labor of love for Azaria, a life-long Springsteen fan. “I’ve never worked harder preparing for any role than I did in perfecting a singing vocal impression of Bruce,” said Azaria.Acclaimed actor and voice artist, Azaria is perhaps best known for his decades of work on The Simpsons. Now he’s using his voice in a new and different way, and having a blast entertaining people in a live, concert setting. Azaria spent months creating an impression of Bruce’s distinctive speaking cadence and singing ‘voice’ to conceive the tribute show. As Azaria told Rolling Stone, “I think of it as a theatrical performance,” he says. “I’m staying in character as Bruce even though I’m telling stories about myself. It’s a performance piece, but I’m not a Bruce impersonator.”The tribute performance itself is a joyful, full-tilt rock ’n roll event, and Azaria’s physicality and flair are a true homage to Bruce. Azaria channels many familiar components of Bruce Springsteen’s iconography: intimate, irreverent storytelling, connection to family, preternatural stamina, camaraderie with the band, and a palpable love for performing. Azaria has delivered a show we want to root for – invigorating,upbeat and ambitious.Members of the EZ Street Band have performed with top artists like Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lil Nas X, Josh Groban, and Cynthia Erivo, and opened for Modest Mouse, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lake Street Dive, and Charlie Puth. They’ve appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and played major stages including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Carnegie Hall, and Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen. Their original music and compositions have been featured on The Voice, The Expanse, and across HBO and ESPN programming.

Wheeler Presents: An Evening with Kate Hudson
2025-12-27 19:30
Kate Hudson returns to Aspen for a special performance with her band, celebrating her debut album Glorious. With 12 original songs that blend cinematic pop, modern rock, and raw vulnerability, Hudson’s voice is both powerful and intimate, inviting listeners into her world. Raised between the mountains of Colorado and the beaches of California, Kate’s musical influences span decades and genres—resulting in a sound that’s fluid, honest, and unmistakably her own.

Wheeler Presents Mountainfilm on Tour: Family Friendly Matinee
2025-12-26 16:00
Mountainfilm on Tour is coming to Aspen bringing a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, ColoradoThe Family Friendly Matinee program offers a vibrant mix of short documentaries that celebrate wonder, resilience, and the joy of discovery—perfect for audiences of all ages.Curiosity and Nature: From a backyard bug safari led by 5-year-old Aldo to a solo sledding adventure in the Swiss Alps, these films highlight playful encounters with the natural world and the beauty of slowing down to observe it.Youth Empowerment and Adventure: Stories like Girls Riding High and One Inch from Flying showcase young people pushing boundaries—whether on bikes through Alaska’s backcountry or balancing on alpine highlines—revealing how outdoor challenges foster confidence and emotional growth.Creativity and Legacy: My Grandmother’s Sketchbook traces a filmmaker’s journey to honor his grandmother’s artistic legacy, blending personal history with community support and creative grit.Environmental Awareness: Tides of Change immerses viewers in the underwater world, offering stunning visuals and a call to action against ocean pollution through the lens of a passionate marine photographer.Personal Growth and Courage: Beyond Beliefs follows a young woman confronting her fear of water during a river expedition, illustrating how stepping outside one’s comfort zone can reshape self-perception and future possibilities.Play and Perspective: Under, Over brings a lighthearted look at vert skateboarding, reminding us that joy and creativity often come from spontaneity and friendship.

Wheeler Presents: Chloe Flower
2025-12-23 18:00
Globally acclaimed pianist, composer, and cultural icon Chloe Flower brings her signature blend of classical elegance and contemporary flair for a one-night-only holiday concert. Audiences will experience timeless seasonal favorites reimagined in her dazzling ‘Popsical’ style, alongside selections from her just-released holiday album, She Composed—the first-ever instrumental classical holiday collection devoted entirely to works by female composers.Presented in association with Aspen Music Festival and School.

Wheeler Presents: DanceAspen A Snowy Soiree 5 PM
2025-12-22 17:00
This holiday-themed show will be approximately thirty minutes performed on the main stage. Featuring the DanceAspen company in vibrant, festive costumes, patrons can enjoy post-show cocoa and cookies. The Wheeler lobby will be decorated for the holidays, so you can also take a moment for photo opportunities with the dancers. Come join us for an amazing afternoon and prepare to be dazzled. This is an all-ages, all are welcome performance. Families are encouraged to attend and celebrate the holidays in the beautiful, historic Wheeler Opera House.

Wheeler Presents: DanceAspen A Snowy Soiree 3 PM
2025-12-22 15:00

Wheeler Presents: Aspen for the Holidays: A Wheeler Original
2025-12-21 17:00
There’s no better place to gather for the holidays in Aspen than the iconic Wheeler Opera House. This festive variety show produced by the Wheeler will be brimming with music, laughter, and holiday cheer. The dazzling lineup will feature legendary talents including John Oates, William H. Macy, Beth Malone, the Crystal Palace Players, Jim Horowitz, Mack Bailey and many more to be announced. From soulful ballads to joyful singalongs, this one-night-only event celebrates the magic of the holidays, the power of live performance, and the warmth of this special community.

Buckhorn Public Arts Presents Ry X at the Wheeler
2025-12-19 20:00
GRAMMY-nominated artist and producer RY X is constantly in pursuit of connection—connection to nature, to spirit, and to the human experience. Expression and vulnerability are at the core of his work and what he evokes as an artist.RY X has toured and performed around the globe in some of the world’s most iconic spaces, collaborating with orchestras and institutions such as the LA Philharmonic and London Philharmonic. He has also produced and written records for artists including Drake, Diplo, Black Coffee, and John Legend.With over a billion streams online, RY X has earned platinum and gold records for his recordings and has been invited to share his work at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony and venues like Notre Dame. He has scored for the Gothenburg Opera and Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT), and continues to collaborate across dance, film, and other artistic mediums.His work is multifaceted, deeply emotional, and rooted in a reflection of what it means to be human—exploring the full spectrum of somatic and emotional experience. RY X engages all forms of artistic expression with his heart at the forefront.

Wheeler Presents Changemaker Speaker Series: Ronan Donovan - Exploring our Wild Nature
2025-12-16 19:00
Ronan Donovan: Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas.What does it mean to be human? We are, at our core, social mammals. We build relationships, communicate, reproduce, establish territories, and adapt to shrinking resources. In these ways, we’re no different from other social mammals. Chimpanzees, wolves, and gorillas are among the most charismatic mammals we know. We identify with them as species, groups, and even as named individuals. All social mammals live in groups to achieve together what they cannot do alone. Join biologist-turned-photographer Ronan Donovan as he shares what he’s learned documenting these animals, and the insights he believes we—as fellow social mammals—can learn from our wild kin. National Geographic Explorer Ronan Donovan is a wildlife biologist turned conservation photographer. He uses visual storytelling to illuminate stories related to our fellow social mammals to remind us that we are all connected and to promote the preservation of our shared habitat. Ronan has embedded for months at a time, year after year, with wild families of wolves, chimpanzees, and mountain gorillas to capture imagery that highlights their challenges, behaviors, and family bonds. His time in the field has resulted in five National Geographic magazine feature stories on the conservation status of these species. You can watch Ronan in action in Kingdom of the White Wolf (Disney+) and in Planet Earth 3 (Amazon Prime). His first photo exhibition, titled Wolves, will be traveling for the next 3 years. Presented in Association with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.

Wheeler Presents: Chad Goes Deep - Chad & JT
2025-12-13 20:00
Chad and JT – the bros you’ve seen with their viral antics at city councils and movie quotes in public – are back to bring you a groundbreaking new live show. JT is delivering brand new stand up material with his unique brand of epic vulnerability and raw bro eloquence. Then, Chad will be bringing his new one man show, CHILL TOWARDS ENLIGHTENMENT, to the stage. A satirical ted talk seminar on his stoke philosophy where he tackles the question: “Why is bummer so prevalent in our society and how do we transcend it?” Join us on this beautiful journey and learn Chad’s transformative technique, The Chill Method, which will help you reclaim your inner joy and set you on a new path to enjoy this radical adventure we call life.

Wheeler Presents: LOL @ Winterskol
2025-12-13 17:00
LOL @ Winterskol: Featuring Greg Studley, Mike Hammock, and Dan “Gonzo” Machanik.Hosted by Beth Brandon.They made Aspen laugh years ago—and now they’re back! Comedy Reunion at the Wheeler brings some of Aspen’s comedy legends home for an unforgettable Winterskol evening. Hosted by Beth Brandon and featuring Dan “Gonzo” Machanik (Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club), Greg Studley (Woke Up Late with Stormy Daniels), and Mike Hammock (Winner of Denver’s Comedy Works New Faces Contest), this special lineup celebrates performers who helped shape Aspen’s vibrant comedy scene. Join us at the Wheeler Opera House for a night of laughter, nostalgia, and hometown humor.Mike Hammock is a headliner based out of Denver, Colorado. You might know him from Kill Tony, performing on the road with Adam Carolla, or featuring for comics like Chris Destefano, Taylor Tomlinson, TJ Miller and others at the world famous Comedy Works. Winner of the Colorado Springs Comedy Festival Best of Fest and Comedy Works New Face Contest, his debut album “Charm Offensive” is available on streaming platforms.In 1987, living in Aspen, totally broke and in desperate need of funds, Dan “Gonzo” Machanik (20) got into the fabled Tippler Nightclub with a fake ID and won their Comedy Contest and the $200 prize… For the next 14 weeks Dan beat out dozens of professional comedians and won the prize every week — a local legend was born. The next year Dan completed his Degree at CU Boulder and in Dec. 1989 was immediately hired by KSPN Radio and moved back to Aspen. During the next 5 Years Dan dominated the local Comedy scene as part of ART-C (The Aspen Ridiculous Theater Company) and as a solo performer, culminating in a feature Slot at the Aspen Comedy Festival opening for Garry Shandling where he was introduced by Hunter Thompson and an eight show run several months later opening for Tommy Chong at Ebbe’s nightclub. After leaving Aspen Dan went on to perform comedy on University Tours, on Boats and in New York/ LA and even parts of Asia where he is credited as a pioneer of English language comedy in Taiwan. Fast forward and Dan moved to the Bay Area where he once again became a local Legend working Clubs like the Famous Purple Onion as well as well-known Nightclubs, Wineries, Theaters and Yacht Clubs throughout Nor Cal.… In 2023 Las Vegas ‘discovered Dan’ and 2024 found him doing ten shows at Jimmy Kimmel’s Nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip, including six co-headlining with Adam Carolla and four as Sole headliner as well as being featured on FOX5 TV. This show marks Dan’s first return to The Wheeler Stage after 34 Years and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome him back as his shows have been described by Venue owners as feeling like ‘a wild party that you don’t want to miss….’ To find out more about this artist: www.gonzocomedynation.com

Aspen Choral Society's 49th Presentation of Handel's Messiah
2025-12-12 19:00
Aspen Choral Society is thrilled to present Handel’s Messiah for our 49th season. Join us for an evening of soul fulfilling music and connection.

Wintersköl Double Feature: Aspen Extreme
2025-12-11 19:30
Kick off the Wintersköl™ weekend and see Aspen’s hot doggin’ past come to life on the big screen with a special double feature at the Wheeler Opera House, featuring retro films from Aspen Historical Society followed by the iconic 90’s hit Aspen Extreme.Tap into Aspen nostalgia with two short films from the Aspen Historical Society archives with scenes from Wintersköls of old, plus a brief presentation on the 74-year history of the beloved annual event!Retro films attendees will enjoy a complimentary beer after the event.Then get pumped for the season with a screening of the cult-favorite ski film Aspen Extreme. (Please note you must book your tickets for each event if you are attending both.)Come in your ski gear or get out your retro fits to get in the winter spirit!These special events are offered for free in partnership with ACRA, The Wheeler Opera House, and Aspen Historical Society in the spirit of Wintersköl™ to celebrate the season ahead.

Wintersköl Double Feature: Retro Films with Aspen Historical Society
2025-12-11 18:00
Kick off the Wintersköl™ weekend and see Aspen’s hot doggin’ past come to life on the big screen with a special double feature at the Wheeler Opera House, featuring retro films from Aspen Historical Society followed by a screening of the iconic 90’s hit Aspen Extreme. The cult-favorite ski film, which tells the well-known and oft-repeated story of two ski bums who ditch everything to live the ski instructor dream in Aspen, will get you pumped for the season ahead!Don’t miss the retro films and Wintersköl™ history talk prior to the film. (Please note you must book your tickets for each event if you are attending both.)Come in your ski gear or get out your retro fits to get in the winter spirit!These special events are offered for free in partnership with ACRA, the Wheeler Opera House, and Aspen Historical Society in the spirit of Wintersköl™ to celebrate the season ahead.

Wheeler Presents: Andy Thorn & Erik Deutsch - Banjo and Piano Explorations
2025-12-08 18:30
In Colorado in 2016, pianist Erik Deutsch (Black Crowes) and banjoist Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon) met for the first time, when Erik showed up for his first Leftover Salmon gig at the Stanley Hotel. It didn’t take long for the like-minded musicians to click. Over the next four years, Leftover Salmon’s stage-left lit up as the two developed an undeniable musical chemistry. In their original collaborations, they blend piano and banjo to create lush acoustic landscapes and classical-inflected forays. Their original songs dance between bluegrass, jazz, and folk, while showcasing the musical connection and language that these two accomplished players have honed on stage over the years.

Warren Miller's "SNO-CIETY"
2025-12-07 19:00, 2025-12-07 16:00
Bring on winter with Warren Miller! From the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC and a local hill-turned-terrain park in downtown Denver, Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY celebrates the spirit of winter—wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it. Featuring all-new, original segments with Olympians, urban riders, and local legends, the 76th Warren Miller film hits theaters this fall.

Wheeler Presents: The Jacob Jolliff Band
2025-12-05 20:30
Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. In 2011,he graduated from Berklee College of Music, having studied there on a fullscholarship. The following year, in 2012, he won the USA’s National MandolinChampionship in Winfield, KS. A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he hasperformed and collaborated with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves,Grant Gordy, Wes Corbett, and Alex Hargreaves, to name a few. Additionally,throughout his 20s, he toured as a member of the groups Joy Kills Sorrow andYonder Mountain String Band. Currently, his focus is on his own ensemble, TheJacob Jolliff Band—one of the most cutting-edge progressive bluegrass groupson the scene today. They’ve released three albums, the most recent of which,“Instrumentals, Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries,” dropped in May 2024. The bandplays a combination of complex original instrumental music and vocal repertoirethat spans from trad bluegrass to unlikely pop covers. Improvisation and theensemble interplay at the forefront.

Northrup Studios World Premiere: An Aspen Christmas Conspiracy
2025-12-03 19:00
Walk the Red Carpet at the World Premiere of An Aspen Christmas Conspiracy – a romantic holiday comedy with a twist of mystery – at the historic Wheeler Opera House. When a sharp young prosecutor and an idealistic social worker find themselves on opposite sides of the courtroom—and of love—a mysterious case forces them to team up for the holidays and uncover a bigger truth than either of them imagined. Join us to celebrate the release of this new feature film, shot on location in Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley, and rub elbows with the stars and filmmakers. Hear directly from the Director, Producers, and Principal Cast in a talkback after the screening.

Wheeler Presents: Paula Poundstone
2025-11-29 19:00
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the character ‘Forgetter Paula’ in the feature films Inside Out and Inside Out 2.Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time.
