- January 10 - February 1, 2026
- January 8-9
- Buy Now
“That’s a pretty strong word for a book you haven’t read. But then, even a vile book can change you.”
A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere
A Co-Production with Local Theater Company
All it took was one concerned mom, one very questionable book, and one extremely patient librarian. As tensions rise and tempers flare, what starts as a simple question about “appropriate content” turns into a spirited—and surprisingly heartfelt—debate about parenting, protection, and the power of a good story. With sharp wit and a whole lot of heart, Bad Books takes a comedic look at the messiness of motherhood, the madness of modern outrage, and the quiet heroism of librarians everywhere.
Bad Books is produced at Curious Theatre Company as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Other Partner Theaters include Round House Theatre (Bethesda, MD), Florida Studio Theatre (Sarasota, FL), and Williamston Theatre (Williamston, MI) For more information, please visit nnpn.org.
Digital Playbill will be posted 1 day before Previews
CONTENT ADVISORY: Curious offers a public advisory about any stage effect of potential concern to patrons’ health, such as strobe lights, theatrical fog or smoking. We will update the content advisory one month prior to opening.
Curious also offers voluntary advisories about subject matter. If you would like to read the content advisory for Bad Books, click “Details” below.
Details
Details for Bad Books: This advisory will be updated one month prior to the opening.
However as sensitivities vary from person to person, if you have any other concerns about content or age appropriateness that might have a bearing on patron comfort, please contact the Box Office at 303.623.0524.
Dates & Times
Date | Time | Additional Information | |
Thu, Jan 8, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Fri, Jan 9, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Buy now | |
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Buy now | |
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Buy now | |
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Buy now | |
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Buy now | |
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Buy now | |
Sun, Feb 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Buy now |
Cast
Production Team
Sponsors
Richard & Joanne Akeroyd
Lynne & Jon Montague Clouse