About
So Much More Than The Sum Of Its Parts
Think about “dinner and a show.” Sure, a show is nice, dinner out is fun, but put them together and you’ve got a night out like no other. At the Candlelight, dinner and a show are inseparable…each extensive menu is specifically designed to parallel the performance you’re seeing, making your mouth water not just for the meal but for the show as well.
This attention to detail has allowed the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse to become the largest and most popular professional dinner theater in Colorado, performing musicals both old and new and hosting Grammy award-winning performers.
Located just south of Loveland and north of Longmont, the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse was built to enhance, nurture, and support the arts that northern Colorado is known for. When you’re ready for that perfect evening or afternoon, see what “dinner and a show” will fit you best .
We Are Candlelight
MISSION
We are a light that shines bright for our community. Our mission is to inspire joyful memories that last a lifetime. Candlelight strives to create exceptional live entertainment, extraordinary customer service, and unforgettable experiences.
VALUES
COMMUNITY ◊ INTEGRITY ◊ RESPECT ◊ COLLABORATION ◊ ADAPTABILITY ◊
Meet The Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm
PHONE NUMBERS:
To make a reservation for 1 to 11 people,
Call: 970-744-3747
For reservations of 12 or more people,
Call: 970-744-3753
All Regular Dinner & Show Reservations* include tickets to the show, fresh baked bread, crisp garden side salad, choice of included entrée from our menu. Preview our menu to see what is included with each entrée. Upgraded entrées, appetizers, desserts, alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks are available for purchase in the dining room. Gratuity is not included in your reservations or in your additional purchases. Please plan accordingly.
*Season Ticket Holders and Official Group Reservations may include different benefits. Please refer to your Season Ticket Literature or to your Group Paperwork for more information.
Call Best Western and mention the discount code “Candlelight Playhouse Showgoers.”
Or nearby Loveland – Embassy Suites by Hilton Loveland – Click to Reserve
If you purchased tickets online or with a Box Office Agent, you would NOT need to pick up tickets of any kind from the Will Call Desk*, and you do NOT need tickets for entry. To check in once seating begins, give your LAST NAME to the Will Call Agents at the Host Station. The Host Station is in the lobby by the entrance into the theater. They will check you in and a host will assist you to your table. All patrons must check in at the Host Station, even if you know where your table is located.
*Official Group Reservations that are booked through our Group Sales Manager may have tickets mailed to them or available at the Will Call Desk for pick-up, to aid in the process of checking in for seating. Please refer to your group paperwork for details.
At the beginning of each season, our Season Ticket subscribers have the opportunity to book their seats before tickets go on sale to the general public. Then, generally six months prior to the start of the season, individual tickets for all productions are available for purchase by the general public. We recommend booking your seats as early as possible to ensure the best seating available.
Concert Tickets are on sale immediately once an official announcement of a concert has been made via email and social media. Concerts tend to sell out fast, so we recommend booking as soon as the announcement is released.
Group packages are more than just seats in the theater. Candlelight is proud to offer discounts and advantages for larger groups and their coordinators. We will customize your group package to meet your specific needs.
These perks cannot be offered online so we invite you to call our Group Sales Manager for ticket quantities greater than 12. You will receive special pricing and great service!
Visit our Group’s web page for more information and fill out a group inquiry form: https://coloradocandlelight.
Then call us at 970-744-3753 to book your group!
Seats cannot be held without payment. All seats are reserved on a “First Come, First Served” basis. Please have all information at hand when ordering. There are no refunds or exchanges.
If 2 or more seats are empty at a table, the empty seats at the table are available for purchase by any patron and the table will be shared by multiple parties. To guarantee a private table, you must purchase every seat at that table, except one.
Performances will typically NOT be canceled due to weather, although Candlelight will decide on a case-by-case basis. In the event of a performance cancellation, we will make every attempt to notify scheduled patrons by phone, email, and social media. Box Office Agents will work with each patron to find a new performance to attend.
If you don’t feel comfortable attending due to weather conditions, you must notify the Candlelight as quickly as possible. No refunds will be given in these cases. Box Office Agents will work with each patron to find a new performance to attend.
Ticket reservations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. If you must miss a reservation, you must notify the Candlelight Box Office at least 48 hours prior to the reserved performance, or as soon as possible. We will work with you to find a new date of that show with prior notice based on availability. If the transfer is to a higher priced performance the patron will be charged the difference.
Our box office is closed on Sundays and Mondays. If you need to make changes to reservations that are on a Sunday, please call or email the box office by Friday. If you need to make changes to your reservations on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, please call or email the box office by Saturday.
If changing dates is not possible, you may give your reservation to family or friends. Speak with a Box Office Agent for details.We accept: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover online or over the phone or cash/check in person.
For details on accessibility, including power for medical devices, bathrooms, and more, visit our Accessibility Page: https://coloradocandlelight.
To allow for a relaxed dining experience, we recommend you arrive for lunch/dinner no later than fifteen minutes after seating begins.
LATE ARRIVALS – We will do our best to accomodate dinner patrons arriving within 30 minutes of curtain. This may include a limited menu served at intermission. No refunds are made for late patrons.
EVENING PERFORMANCES:
LOBBY OPENS | 5:30pm
DINNER SEATING | 6:00pm
SHOWTIME | 7:30pm
SATURDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCES:
LOBBY OPENS | 11:30am
DINNER SEATING | 12:00pm
SHOWTIME | 1:30pm
SUNDAY MATINEE PERFORMANCES:
LOBBY OPENS | 11:30am
DINNER SEATING | 12:00pm
SHOWTIME | 1:30pm
Texting during a performance or a ringing cell phone is distracting for other audience members, and potentially dangerous for our performers. If you bring a cell phone into the theater, please turn it off before the performance begins. If you must use your phone at intermission, remember to turn it off before re-entering the theater.
In compliance with licensing regulations, the use of cameras, recording equipment, and cell phones are strictly prohibited during performances, and is strongly enforced. No pictures, audio recording or video recordings are allowed during any performance. You may take pictures in the lobby and at your table prior to and after the performance.
We will be happy to announce your occasion from the stage if requested in advance through the Box Office or by filling out the comment card at your table, then giving it to your server.
Our dessert menu offers a variety of options if you’d like to celebrate with something sweet. Dessert options and prices can be found in the Bar Book menu on our Dining Page. Outside food is not allowed, so please enjoy your birthday cake at home.
For more information on ways to celebrate at candlelight, view our Celebration Page!
In compliance with licensing regulations, the use of cameras, recording equipment, and cell phones are strictly prohibited during performances, and is strongly enforced. No pictures, audio recording or video recordings are allowed during any performance. You may take pictures in the lobby and at your table prior to and after the performance.
Gift Certificates make wonderful gifts for everyone on your shopping list! They can be ordered online, over the phone, or in person and are available in any amount. Gift certificates can be emailed directly to you and conveniently printed off at home.
Call our Box Office at 970-744-3747 to place your ticket order. Be sure to have your Gift Certificate available. We will need the claim code from the certificate when you place your order. If there is a balance left after your purchase, the unused amount will remain on your account and will be available to pick up at the theater when you attend your next show. You can ask the Box Office to print gift certificates for you ahead of time, to be available when you attend a show.
Candlelight welcomes families with children of all ages. Some productions may not be suitable for younger audiences. For more information about the suitability of a production for young children, please call the box office and speak with a Box Office Agent. Due to the length of most productions, it is highly recommended that children be 5 years of age or older. All patrons attending a performance, regardless of age, need to purchase a ticket. This does include infants. Please speak to a Box Office Agent for ticket purchasing options.
It is the responsibility of the patron to remove a child from the theater if the child is being disruptive to other patrons, actors, or service staff. No refunds or exchanges will be given in these cases. Due to space limitations, car seats and strollers are not allowed in the theater space under any circumstances.
Discounted tickets are available for Children (Under age 12) and Youth (Ages 13 – 18) for all regular performances. All persons must have a purchased ticket, regardless of age, including infants.
It is the responsibility of the patron to remove children from the theater if they are being disruptive to other patrons, actors, or service staff. No refunds or exchanges will be given in such cases. Due to space limitations, car seats and strollers are not allowed in the theater space under any circumstances.
Assisted Listening Devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-serve basis. A driver’s license is required for collateral. Please inquire at the Will Call desk when you arrive at the theater. T-Coil listening is also available, if your hearing aid is T-Coil capable and has the feature enabled.
Yes. We offer ‘Show Only’ tickets for most performances at Candlelight. These tickets are only available through the Box Office starting one week prior to a performance and some seating restrictions apply.
Candlelight offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options that are notated on the menu and your server will have more specific information about a dish when you attend. The menu for the current show is always available at: www.coloradocandlelight.com/
If you or someone in your party has dietary restrictions, please bring it to the attention of a Box Office Agent when you make your reservation. We will bring the restriction to the attention of our chef and kitchen staff. If those restrictions are severe, we will present you with other options. Oftentimes, our kitchen is able to make a safe and delicious meal for you. Call the Box Office for more detailed information.
Yes we do – and we call it Colorado casual. While some patrons will dress up for a special occasion, at the Candlelight we want you to be comfortable during your evening. Everything from casual to elegant is accepted.
Candlelight welcomes families with children of all ages. Some productions may not be suitable for younger audiences. For more information about the suitability of a production for young children, please call the box office and speak with a Box Office Agent. Due to the length of most productions, it is highly recommended that children be 5 years of age or older. All patrons attending a performance, regardless of age, need to purchase a ticket. This does include infants. Please speak to a Box Office Agent for ticket purchasing options.
Ticket reservations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. If you must miss a reservation, you must notify the Candlelight Box Office at least 48 hours prior to the reserved performance, or as soon as possible. We will work with you to find a new date of that show with prior notice based on availability.
Candlelight requires that each person in attendance has purchased a ticket, including infants.
Photography and video recording is prohibited during performances.
If you have any questions or concerns about your reservations, our box office can be reached at
(970) 744-3747.
Our box office is open between 10a-5p on Tuesday through Friday, and 12p-5p on Saturdays.
