Mr. Burns

Mr. Burns takes the stage at the Loft Theatre on February 27, 2026, presenting Anne Washburn's genre-defying theatrical work that imagines how pop culture survives after the apocalypse. This production follows survivors who recreate episodes of The Simpsons from memory, transforming the beloved animated series into a live theatrical experience complete with original music and choreography.

Set at the intimate 100-seat Loft Theatre on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, audiences witness how storytelling evolves through three distinct time periods — from immediate post-disaster survival to decades later when these recreated episodes have become mythic opera. The production blends elements of musical theater, drama, and social commentary, exploring themes of memory, community, and cultural preservation.

The Loft Theatre's black box configuration creates an immersive environment where the boundary between performers and audience dissolves, making viewers complicit in this act of collective remembering. Known for its bold programming and intimate atmosphere, the venue provides the perfect setting for this experimental work that has garnered critical acclaim across the country.