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January 2024
Casting Announced for DCPA’s Emma!
Broadway World announces First Look at Denver Center’s Emma!
December 2023
Soft Liquid Center gets a write up in the New York Times. Look at the article here. Or check out the screen shots below!
September 2022
Blues in the Nights lights up the Fox!
Eric Fitzgerald from OnStage Colorado writes, “Making it come alive, under the direction of Terrell Davis, are four immensely gifted blues singers/performers – Alicia “Lisa” Young, Yasmine Emani Hunter, Steph Holmbo, and Leonard Barrett. Because of their brilliant interpretation of the blues and singing no fewer than 26 songs, Blues in the Night registers as a near-seismic event on East Colfax Avenue.
May 2022
Casting Announced for David Byrne’s World Premiere Immersive Theatre of the Mind
October 2021
Hundred Days reviews!
Onstage Colorado says “Runner Francisco and Steph Holmbo are superb these roles.”
Denver Post’s articles expresses ““Hundred Days” presents love as a confessional concert — melancholy and joyous — thanks to a fine ensemble” and specifically, “ Steph Holmbo’s Abigail is a vibrant over-sharer.”
Denver Theatre Perspectives says “The cast are absolutely rock stars. Runner Francisco, Shaun, and Steph Holumbo, Abigail, make a couple so adorable that some may call them vomit worthy. They create a natural chemistry through their songs and scenes that almost make you wonder if they are a couple in real life. The blend of their voices, along with Nicole DeBree and William “Skip” Lynch are heavenly.”
September 2020
reviews for “and again.”
“Holmbo presides over a welcoming, contemporary interpretation of the lesser-known myth of Echo. (She was a chatty mountain nymph who drew the attraction of Zeus and was therefore cursed to silence by his wife.) The setting invites the audience's investment in a way no traditional indoor theatre studio space ever could. There’s just something different watching a woman pour wine into your glass and her guts into your lap while you and nine other “new friends waiting to happen” are taking it all in like neighbors sitting around a tree with lights strung down its trunk. Suddenly a backyard window is powerfully transformed into an old-school storytelling scrim.”
from John Moore’s “LESSONS FROM A SUMMER OF OUTDOOR THEATRE IN THE TIME OF COVID”
full story can be found here.
and again. a one woman show.
Steph is producing, writing, and performing in her one woman show this September. It’s happening. Tickets can be found here. You don’t want to miss this one of a kind event.
Bright Star Reviews!
The reviews are in and people are loving the show and loving Steph!
Broadway World says, “standouts include a charming Steph Holmbo as Billy's hometown beau Margo.” and for the show, “Bright Star could stand alone with a great score, but Arvada Center's production makes it dazzle on every level.”
OnStage Colorado says Bright Star hits all the marks and “Steph Holmbo, as the left-behind, but ever-loyal Margo, brought a strength to the role that prevented the lovelorn character from being a limp stereotype.”
Tom Ford from Colorado Theatre Reviews says, “Steph Holmbo is charming as Billy’s local girlfriend, Margo.” and for his experience of the show as a whole “I cannot accurately explain my attraction to this wonderful show. The music is excellent. The performances are believable.”
September 2019
Steph just booked her first supporting lead at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. You can see her and a stellar cast perform Bright Star by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Check out the media section to hear Steph’s version of “Asheville” or see more production photos!
May 2018
Mitch Samu is at it again. MOTHERHOOD: The Agony and Ecstasy will have it's first fully staged performances this May. Find out all the information you need and watch Steph and four other hilarious women tell wild and touching stories about the experiences of being a mother.
April 2018
Presented by Miners Alley Playhouse Children's Theatre, Steph will be starring in the newly imagined production of Little Red Riding Hood. Don't miss this sweet, interactive children's show every weekend in April. Check here for the full schedule!
March 2018
Wednesday, March 28th, Laurie Scalf Scoggins is doing a first staged reading of her new play, HELD. This is an incredible group of smart, artistic women who get to tell a really beautiful story. Come support local art at Miners Alley Playhouse on the 28th!
January 2018
After getting a scholarship to dance at Manhattan Dance Project, Steph was featured in the newspaper.
November 2017
Steph has teamed up with Broadway vet, incredible pianist, and local composer, Mitch Samu to stage the world premiere of his musical "A Kiss For My Daughter, A Kiss For My Father".
This is a beautiful, moving piece that touches people at any point of their life. Everyone has been a daughter or a song or a father or a friend or a caregiver or a confidant or an ally. This is the first time this piece will ever be stage. Find tickets here.
Rory Pierce, playing the role of father, Writer/ Composer Mitch Samu, and Steph Holmbo, playing the role of daughter
February 2017
Dreamspook, a Minneapolis based band, is debuting their album using the music video for the song Fear For Love, directed by Joseph Kolean.
Watch the full video here and get a preview of maybe how it all shakes out here-
January 2017
Steph has accepted the role of French and Dance Captain in her Miners Alley Playhouse debut for Cabaret. She will also be featured in "If I Could See Her."
Show will run May 19- June 25th. Come play in the Alley!
December 2016
In her Town Hall Arts Center debut, Steph will be playing Salome in their quirky, sassy production of The Robber Bridegroom. The show will run for four weekends from March 31- April 1. Get tickets here!
November 2016
Directed by Zoe Marmer, Steph stars opposite Maggy Stacy in a short film called Bon Appétit. Holed up in a cabin in Evergreen all weekend, the film should premiere in early 2017.
October 2016
Dance.Arts.Media Entertainment presents "Spooky Streets." October 21 at 5:30 or 7 you can find a spooky sight going down. You won't want to miss it. Find more information here.
September 2016
Steph has just accepted the role as Fitness Girl in the upcoming short film, Plenty Of Fish.
Stay tuned for announcements on release date.
Get updates on the film here.
August 2016
Joining Dance.Arts.Media Entertainment, Steph books her first gig to perform in Denver on October 21. It will be a spooky, surprising, Halloween tribute. More details coming soon.
June 2016
The Wild Honey Pie writes up a review of the second music video Steph has been apart of for the band Valley Maker. Read the article and view the video here.
May 2016
Steph choreographed several pieces for Studio 8100's end of the year recital, Sleeping Beauty performing on May 21, and 22, 2016 in Avon, Colorado.
March 2015
Steph stars in the teaser for local rockstars Two Tone Wolf Pack. Directed, produced, and editing by Joseph Kolean
February 2015
Creating, choreographing, and dancing in this short film, Steph Holmbo and Joseph Kolean travel down to the Great Sand Dunes National Monument for a breathtaking backdrop.