Getting girly with 'Girls Only'

Sitting in on the hilarious feminine comedy at the Denver Center

Tammy L. Culp

Special to Metromix

Walking into the quaint, boutique theatre adorned with rosy pale walls and floral chandeliers, Cyndi Lauper’s 1983 hit, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” resonates beneath clamorous feminine chatter and giggles. A suspiciously familiar schoolgirl’s bedroom emerges as the center attraction, and "Girls Only: The Secret Comedy of Women,” instantly promises a girly-great time is about to begin.

The service, once seated, is impeccable; but a stop by the bar on the way in is a must. The charming drink list maintains the girlish motif beautifully, with options such as the Hot Flash—a warm mix of coffee, Bailey’s, Grand Mariner, Kaluah, and of course a dollop of whipped cream to top it off. There’s also the Sandra Dee; perfect for anyone opting for virginity… a virgin drink that is. Read more about the fabulous libation list here.

Beverage in hand, “Girls Only” invites guests to create an entry in one of the diaries placed at each table. But use caution in divulging truly diary-sensitive information, as these admissions have the risk of being read by all.

The table diaries are a minor indication of what’s to come. The show is comprised of a two-female cast, evoking uproarious laughter using crazy feminine antics everyone in the room is well acquainted with. Reenacting ridiculous childhood games and silly sleepovers, telling stories of adolescent love as well as heartbreak, and bringing back the embarrassing agony of puberty—this show leaves nothing out.

Perhaps the most memorable scene, which is not recommended to watch with a full bladder, is a skit providing craft ideas for feminine products when menopause comes knocking. These ladies figured out a ridiculously rib-tickling way to combine Kernel Sanders of KFC, Christmas angels, and household cleaning with tampons and panty-liners. A very close second is their rendition of a popular ballet performance, The Sugar Plum Fairies, but with a Girls Only twist that reminds everyone why pantyhose are the most hated undergarment of all time.

These amazing ladies do it all; combining sketch comedy with singing and dancing, and at times doing it in nothing more than a bra and panties—not only does it require talent, it takes guts.

There’s not a bad seat in the (small) house, the drink list is divine, the service is favorable, the music is femininely fantastic, and the show is hilarious and relatable. So think pink, pink, and more pink—if the color of Pepto Bismol brings about a gag reflex, simply get over it because this show can’t be missed ,and everything pink and girly is unquestionably the theme.

And just a word of advice, think carefully about the items you put in your purse before you go—imagine a bit of show and tell.