Steven J. Burge in the title role of the hit comedy An Act of God. Photo by John Moore for the DCPA NewsCenter.

Steven J. Burge will assume the role of God in An Act of God starting tonight, and today the Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced that the hit comedy is being extended through April 8 at the Garner Galleria Theatre.

An Act of God is directed by Geoffrey Kent and also includes Steven Cole Hughes as Michael and Erik Sandvold as Gabriel. Jamie Grayson joins the cast as understudy for God and Michael. 

God takes human form in An Act of God, the acclaimed new play direct from Broadway that opens with the Almighty tackling His greatest challenge yet: The Mile High City. He’s finally arrived to set the record straight about the commandments and other quotes that have been attributed to Him over time … and He’s not holding back. The script is based on the critically acclaimed book written by God (otherwise known as “The Bible”) and transcribed by David Javerbaum, a 13-time Emmy Award-winner for his work as a head writer and executive producer for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.”

The play premiered on Broadway on May 7, 2015, and ran for a limited run with God occupying the body of Jim Parsons (“The Big Bang Theory”). The play returned to Broadway June 6, 2016, for another limited engagement starring Sean Hayes (“Will and Grace”). This production in Denver is one of the first regional productions of the hit comedy.

Since making his Colorado debut in 2003 as Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Burge has appeared on stages throughout the Denver metro area including the Denver Center, Curious Theatre, Arvada Center, Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret and many others. He is also the co-host of the Colorado Theatre Guild’s annual Henry Awards.

The role of God was was originated by Broadway star Wesley Taylor, whose contract ran through Jan. 22. Burge has been serving as understudy in the roles of God and Michael.

The Denver creative team includes the DCPA’s Lisa M. Orzolek (scenic design), Meghan Anderson Doyle (costume design) and Charles R. MacLeod (lighting design). Making his DCPA Broadway/Cabaret sound design debut is Anson Nicholson.

From left: Erik Sandvold, Steven J. Burge and Steven Cole Hughes in ‘An Act of God.’ Photo by John Moore.

An Act of God: Ticket information

• The story: God takes human form in this critically acclaimed new comedy direct from Broadway. He’s finally arrived to set the record straight.
• Through April 8, 2017
• Garner-Galleria Theatre
• Tickets start at $47: 303-893-4100 or BUY ONLINE
• Groups: Call 303-446-4829

Selected Previous NewsCenter coverage:
Steven J. Burge is following in God’s footsteps
Meet the cast: Steven J. Burge
Meet the cast: Erik Sandvold
Meet the cast: Steven Cole Hughes
Video, photos: DCPA, Macy’s help ‘Make-A-Wish‘ come true
Casting announced for An Act of God
A day in the busy life of Director Geoffrey Kent
Interview: Geoffrey Kent on a laugh-a-minute God
Geoffrey Kent’s 2015 True West Award