Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theatre

Dinner and a Show at Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theatre

Enjoy a little dinner before your drama at the Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theatre in Manitou Springs. This family-owned attraction is one of the last remaining melodrama theaters in the United States and the historic venue has been a part of local history for over 100 years. The theater offers seasonal shows, pre-show dinners, special performances and a whole lot of fun that, with the occasional exception, is completely family-friendly.

What’s for Dinner at Iron Springs?

Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theatre offers a pre-fix menu with three entrees. They make it easy to order your meal while purchasing your ticket, including the option to note any dietary restrictions. Iron Springs serves dinner before the show. That way, you won’t miss a moment of the performance trying to fumble for your fork or looking for your potatoes in the dark. The staff serves meals family style so everyone can take their preferred portions.

Food at the theater features homestyle favorites, with baked chicken, pot roast and a seasonal vegetarian option as your main entree. Dinner begins with a salad and sides include green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy and rice pilaf. The staff prepares the food from scratch in-house using fresh ingredients, too. Dessert is a classic fruit cobbler that will make you feel more like you’re in grandma’s kitchen than a melodrama theater. Once you’re finished, you can move right along to the show, conveniently located in the attached theater.

Snacks at the Show

The snack bar at Iron Springs is packed with all your theater favorites. Brand-name candies, cold drinks and, of course, popcorn. Arrive a little early so you can pick up all of your favorites before the show begins.

Enjoy the Full-Service Bar

Every show is a little more fun with a cocktail or beer in your hand. The Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theatre has a full-service bar with craft cocktails, beer and wine. They often create themed drinks that align with a particular season or the current show. The bar also has a few hot options for a quick snack, including hot dogs and small pizzas.

The Melodrama You Love

The melodrama shows at the Iron Springs Melodrama Dinner Theatre are incredibly fun. The performances typically include an intermission vaudeville routine. Unfortunately, it’s so entertaining that it will make you want to stay in your seat so you don’t miss out. The actors expect lots of audience participation and they make sure they get it! Nearly all of the shows are unique, and many of them are themed to a specific season. Check out the theater for a special Christmas show each year, or take yourself to a shadow cast performance of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (18+) during Halloween.

Whatever show you choose, just know you’ll have your chance to cheer the hero and boo the villain as they duel on stage for your entertainment. Kids are particularly fond of this part! Speaking of kids, it truly is family-friendly. The theater makes sure to note if a show is designed for an older crowd. This is a great way to introduce kids to the theater and introduce them to a form of art you won’t find much anymore.