This Classic Victorian Melodrama tells the tale of New York gentleman Brett Armstrong, who in financial distress after a lost wager and falsely accused of forgery, must fake his own death and flee Manhattan for a new life in the rough and tumble mountain town of Cripple Creek, CO. He assumes a new identity and joins a team of hard rock miners who toil under the thumb of Roy Shatterly, a man as cruel as he is rich. All is well until Armstrong falls for Cigarette Starr, a beautiful and spirited mule skinner who has also caught Shatterly’s eye. Now, Armstrong must either deny his love or risk his freedom...and quite possibly his life! Loosely adapted by Cripple Creek's favorite playwright...Chris Sorensen from the classic melodramatic UNDER TWO FLAGS by Ouida.
Location
Butte Theater 139 E Bennett Ave Cripple Creek, CO 80813