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Steven J. Burge is shown co-hosting the Colorado Theatre Guild’s Henry Awards in July. Photo by Brian Landis Folkins.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced today that award-winning Denver actor Steven J. Burge will assume the role of God in the comedy An Act of God when Broadway star Wesley Taylor‘s contract ends on Jan. 22. Burge will assume the supreme role in the Garner Galleria Theatre starting Jan. 24.
God takes human form in An Act of God, the “sinfully funny” and critically acclaimed new play direct from Broadway. It opens with the King of the Universe 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.”
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 Henry Awards.
Taylor, a Broadway star and fan favorite in the NBC-TV show “Smash,” will play God as scheduled through Jan. 24. Westword’s Juliet Wittman said of Taylor’s performance: “He is so charming, sometimes puckish, sometimes tough … and has such magnificent abs.” Taylor has been seen on Broadway in Rock of Ages and The Addams Family. On Nov. 14, he presented a star-studded evening of own short plays in New York City, raising thousands of dollars for charity.
Burge has been serving in the understudy roles of God and Michael. Local auditions to understudy for these roles will take place from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21. For more information visit Denvercenter.org/about-us/careers.
The cast of An Act of God also includes Steven Cole Hughes as the angel Michael and Erik Sandvold as the angel Gabriel. The director is Geoffrey Kent. The 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.
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.
MEET STEVEN J. BURGE
God starting Jan. 24, understudy God/Michael through Jan. 22
The award winning character actor landed in Denver following national tours of … And Then They Came for Me and A Christmas Carol. He was the recipient of The Denver Post Ovation Award for Best Solo Performance in Fully Committed (Aurora Fox), a one-man show in which Steven portrayed more than 30 different characters. The piece also earned him a Henry Award nomination, Westword’s Best of Denver Award and an Out Front Colorado Marlowe Award. Steven has also been recognized for his work in Contrived Ending (Buntport Theater) and Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (Avenue Theater).
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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 March 12, 2017
• Garner-Galleria Theatre
• Tickets: 303-893-4100 or BUY ONLINE
• Groups: Call 303-446-4829
(Please be advised that the DenverCenter.org is the ONLY authorized online ticket provider for the Denver engagement of An Act of God.)
Selected Previous NewsCenter coverage:
Meet Wesley Taylor, An Act of God
Meet Steven Cole Hughes, An Act of God
Meet Erik Sandvold, An Act of God
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
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