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October 1, 2026/by Lisa KennedyInBroadway, General

Littleton-born Andrew Flatt at the Helm of “The Beast”

Arapahoe HS & CU-Boulder grad. Previous Denver Center Theatre…

Color illustration from La Belle et la Bête showing a young woman in a pink gown seated on an ornate sofa opposite a beast-like figure dressed in red period clothing. The pair sit in an elaborately decorated room with a tea service on a small table between them.

October 1, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

From 1740 Fairy Tale to Modern Musical: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Fantasy film poster for Beauty and the Beast showing two costumed characters in the foreground, with a castle, gardens, and distant landscape behind them. The title appears in ornate gold lettering at the top.

October 1, 2026/by Denver Public LibraryInBroadway, General

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Two performers seated together at a grand piano share a glance beside a microphone, surrounded by soft lamp light and floral accents during a live stage performance.

September 30, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

Rhythm and Blues of The Carpenters

A graphic featuring an illustration of a ship tilted in rough ocean waves, surrounded by swirling yellow and teal circles. Large text at the top reads “THE TEMPEST.”

September 28, 2026/by Leean TorskeInTheatre Company, General

Costumes of The Tempest

October 1, 2026/by Lisa KennedyInBroadway, General

Littleton-born Andrew Flatt at the Helm of “The Beast”

Arapahoe HS & CU-Boulder grad. Previous Denver Center Theatre…

Color illustration from La Belle et la Bête showing a young woman in a pink gown seated on an ornate sofa opposite a beast-like figure dressed in red period clothing. The pair sit in an elaborately decorated room with a tea service on a small table between them.

October 1, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

From 1740 Fairy Tale to Modern Musical: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Fantasy film poster for Beauty and the Beast showing two costumed characters in the foreground, with a castle, gardens, and distant landscape behind them. The title appears in ornate gold lettering at the top.

October 1, 2026/by Denver Public LibraryInBroadway, General

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Two performers seated together at a grand piano share a glance beside a microphone, surrounded by soft lamp light and floral accents during a live stage performance.

September 30, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

Rhythm and Blues of The Carpenters

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September 28, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

Top 10 Things To Know About Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller

A graphic featuring an illustration of a ship tilted in rough ocean waves, surrounded by swirling yellow and teal circles. Large text at the top reads “THE TEMPEST.”

September 28, 2026/by Leean TorskeInTheatre Company, General

Costumes of The Tempest

An Interview with Costume Designer Kevin Copenhaver
By Leean…

Professional portrait of a person with a beard wearing a black buttoned shirt. The image is photographed in a recording studio environment, with keyboards, audio equipment, and instruments visible in the softly blurred background.

September 14, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, General

The Music of Destiny of Desire

A graphic featuring an illustration of a ship tilted in rough ocean waves, surrounded by swirling yellow and teal circles. Large text at the top reads “THE TEMPEST.”

September 14, 2026/by Amanda AndreiInTheatre Company, General

Music, Magic, and Forgiveness: The Tempest

A graphic with three grayscale portraits of two woman and a man framed by bright pink roses. Bold purple and pink text above reads “DESTINY OF DESIRE.”

September 11, 2026/by Lisa KennedyInTheatre Company, General

Denver Arts Leaders Share Their Favorite Telenovela Memories

Movie poster for Forbidden Planet. A person in a bright red futuristic uniform stands in the foreground holding a ray gun while another person in a light-colored outfit stands beside them. Behind them, a large robot carries an unconscious figure across a rocky alien landscape. A ringed planet appears in the night sky above, with the film title displayed in bold yellow and red text.

September 11, 2026/by Denver Public LibraryInTheatre Company, General

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to The Tempest (copy)

October 27, 2025/by Suzanne YoeInOff-Center, Community Engagement, Events

Camp Christmas Returns to Take Over Stanley Marketplace

In 2019, DCPA Off-Center partnered with Lonnie Hanzon of…

October 7, 2025/by DCPA PressInDCPA, Press, Breaking News, Off-Center

DCPA shifts approach to immersive programming

Three individuals are seated around a small round table covered with a black cloth. They are positioned in front of an empty auditorium with rows of red seats. The person on the left is wearing a dark gray t-shirt and jeans, the person in the middle is wearing a light blue button-up shirt and glasses, and the person on the right is wearing a black polo shirt and jeans.

October 2, 2025/by Lisa KennedyInDCPA, Broadway, Theatre Company, Off-Center

Filleting Questions from the Fishbowl

Three individuals are seated around a small round table covered with a black cloth. They are positioned in front of an empty auditorium with rows of red seats. The person on the left is wearing a dark gray t-shirt and jeans, the person in the middle is wearing a light blue button-up shirt and glasses, and the person on the right is wearing a black polo shirt and jeans.

September 25, 2025/by Lisa KennedyInBroadway, Theatre Company, Off-Center, Uncategorized

How to Build a Season to Remember

Audience members wearing bright-colored 3D glasses gasp in reaction to something out of frame

September 18, 2025/by Lisa KennedyInDCPA, Off-Center, General

15 Years Later, Off-Center is Still Serving Up Its Tasty Recipe

September 28, 2026/by Heidi BoskInCabaret, General

A Dancer’s Eye, A Director’s Vision

Piper Lindsey Arpan is Feeling Glorious!

Piper Lindsey Arpan…

August 24, 2026/by DCPA PressInPress, Cabaret, General

Company and Creative Team Announced for What a Glorious Feeling!

Black-and-white image of a vintage film projector with large spinning reels casting a bright beam of light into a dark space. The projector occupies the left side of the frame, while the illuminated projection beam extends across the image against a black background, emphasizing the equipment's mechanical details and cinematic atmosphere.

August 12, 2026/by Lisa KennedyInDCPA, Broadway, Theatre Company, Cabaret, General

Screen-to-Stage Adaptions in DCPA’s 2026/27 Season

August 10, 2026/by Collin Van SonInCabaret, General

Life Finds a Play

Promotional graphic for Hold On To Your Butts featuring a black dinosaur silhouette inside a yellow circle on a red textured background. The title appears in bold white lettering across a black banner, referencing the show's dinosaur-themed parody style.

August 10, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInCabaret, General

Strap in for Hold On To Your Butts with these Jurassic Park Fun Facts

Community

October 2, 2026/by Rich Grant

The Amazing History of Nation’s Original Summer Stock Theatre

Historic Elitch Theatre Celebrates 135th Anniversary
People…

DCPA Teaching Artist Rachel Taylor leads a Book Stars workshop with elementary age students

September 28, 2026/by Madison Stout

Building the Audience of Tomorrow through Literacy

Nighttime view of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, with a large audience seated among towering illuminated red sandstone formations surrounding an outdoor stage.

September 14, 2026/by Marc Shulgold

More than “Rocky Mountain High”

A participant seated at a classroom table during a training session, with another participant taking notes in the background.

September 11, 2026/by Madison Stout

Gaining the Confidence to be Heard

Education

Promotional graphic for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! featuring a large blue pigeon puppet with a yellow beak against a bright orange and yellow background. A speech bubble contains the title in bold lettering, and additional text reads “The Musical!”

October 2, 2026/by Suzanne Yoe

Activity Central: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

Everyone’s beloved storybook comes to life on stage when…

Promotional graphic for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! featuring a large blue pigeon puppet with a yellow beak against a bright orange and yellow background. A speech bubble contains the title in bold lettering, and additional text reads “The Musical!”

October 2, 2026/by DCPA Press

Educator & Family Resources: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

Promotional graphic for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! featuring a large blue pigeon puppet with a yellow beak against a bright orange and yellow background. A speech bubble contains the title in bold lettering, and additional text reads “The Musical!”

September 28, 2026/by DCPA Press

DCPA Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

September 21, 2026/by Amanda Andrei

A Bird’s Eye View of Big Dreams

Recent Stories

A graphic featuring an illustration of a ship tilted in rough ocean waves, surrounded by swirling yellow and teal circles. Large text at the top reads “THE TEMPEST.”

The Amazing History of Nation’s Original Summer Stock Theatre

October 2, 2026

Promotional graphic for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! featuring a large blue pigeon puppet with a yellow beak against a bright orange and yellow background. A speech bubble contains the title in bold lettering, and additional text reads “The Musical!”

Activity Central: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

October 2, 2026

Promotional graphic for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! featuring a large blue pigeon puppet with a yellow beak against a bright orange and yellow background. A speech bubble contains the title in bold lettering, and additional text reads “The Musical!”

Educator & Family Resources: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!

October 2, 2026

Littleton-born Andrew Flatt at the Helm of “The Beast”

October 1, 2026

Color illustration from La Belle et la Bête showing a young woman in a pink gown seated on an ornate sofa opposite a beast-like figure dressed in red period clothing. The pair sit in an elaborately decorated room with a tea service on a small table between them.

From 1740 Fairy Tale to Modern Musical: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

October 1, 2026

Fantasy film poster for Beauty and the Beast showing two costumed characters in the foreground, with a castle, gardens, and distant landscape behind them. The title appears in ornate gold lettering at the top.

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

October 1, 2026

Two performers seated together at a grand piano share a glance beside a microphone, surrounded by soft lamp light and floral accents during a live stage performance.

Rhythm and Blues of The Carpenters

September 30, 2026

A graphic featuring an illustration of a ship tilted in rough ocean waves, surrounded by swirling yellow and teal circles. Large text at the top reads “THE TEMPEST.”

Costumes of The Tempest

September 28, 2026

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