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Three performers in light blue diner uniforms gather around a baking station in Waitress. Mixing bowls, measuring cups, ingredients, and a pie crust sit on the table as flour falls from above. Metal bakery racks filled with baking supplies are visible in the background.

October 19, 2026/by Amanda AndreiInBroadway, General

Humble Origins, Proud Pies

The Ten-Year Anniversary of Waitress
A diner may seem ordinary,…

Four performers in matching dark suits stand at microphones onstage in a scene from Jersey Boys. Blue lighting and a large illuminated guitar outline frame the concert-style performance.

October 19, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

Test Your Knowledge: Jersey Boys Trivia

Three performers in dark suits perform at the front of the stage during a scene from Jersey Boys, with one singing into a handheld microphone and two playing electric guitars. A brass section performs on an elevated platform beneath a sign reading “Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.”

October 17, 2026/by TJ ForlenzaInBroadway, General

A Beginner’s Guide to Newark Slang

October 17, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

The Decade by Decade Success of The Four Seasons

Mum is carrying a laundry basket, supported by actors in green jumpsuits.

October 12, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

Bluey’s Big Play Activity Pack

Three performers in light blue diner uniforms gather around a baking station in Waitress. Mixing bowls, measuring cups, ingredients, and a pie crust sit on the table as flour falls from above. Metal bakery racks filled with baking supplies are visible in the background.

October 19, 2026/by Amanda AndreiInBroadway, General

Humble Origins, Proud Pies

The Ten-Year Anniversary of Waitress
A diner may seem ordinary,…

Four performers in matching dark suits stand at microphones onstage in a scene from Jersey Boys. Blue lighting and a large illuminated guitar outline frame the concert-style performance.

October 19, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

Test Your Knowledge: Jersey Boys Trivia

Three performers in dark suits perform at the front of the stage during a scene from Jersey Boys, with one singing into a handheld microphone and two playing electric guitars. A brass section performs on an elevated platform beneath a sign reading “Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.”

October 17, 2026/by TJ ForlenzaInBroadway, General

A Beginner’s Guide to Newark Slang

October 17, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

The Decade by Decade Success of The Four Seasons

Mum is carrying a laundry basket, supported by actors in green jumpsuits.

October 12, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

Bluey’s Big Play Activity Pack

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

Black and white photo of a man in suit and tie smoking a cigar

October 11, 2026/by Dick Kreck

The Mob in Denver

The Smaldone family, Denver’s version of the Mafia, was…

Vintage illustrated poster advertising Elitch’s Zoological Gardens in Denver, Colorado, featuring drawings of animals including a lion, tiger, elephant, and camel, along with scenes of gardens, attractions, buildings, and the park entrance.

October 2, 2026/by Rich Grant

The Amazing History of Nation’s Original Summer Stock Theatre

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”

Education

Gerald the elephant and Piggie stand onstage, wearing fun accessories like a pool inner tube, a rainbow tutu, and a top hat.

October 12, 2026/by Suzanne Yoe

From Page to Stage: Why Mo Willems’ Stories Feel Made for Theatre

Theatre for Young Audiences Invites Children to Step Inside the…

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!

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!

Recent Stories

Three performers in light blue diner uniforms gather around a baking station in Waitress. Mixing bowls, measuring cups, ingredients, and a pie crust sit on the table as flour falls from above. Metal bakery racks filled with baking supplies are visible in the background.

Humble Origins, Proud Pies

October 19, 2026

Four performers in matching dark suits stand at microphones onstage in a scene from Jersey Boys. Blue lighting and a large illuminated guitar outline frame the concert-style performance.

Test Your Knowledge: Jersey Boys Trivia

October 19, 2026

Three performers in dark suits perform at the front of the stage during a scene from Jersey Boys, with one singing into a handheld microphone and two playing electric guitars. A brass section performs on an elevated platform beneath a sign reading “Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.”

A Beginner’s Guide to Newark Slang

October 17, 2026

The Decade by Decade Success of The Four Seasons

October 17, 2026

Gerald the elephant and Piggie stand onstage, wearing fun accessories like a pool inner tube, a rainbow tutu, and a top hat.

From Page to Stage: Why Mo Willems’ Stories Feel Made for Theatre

October 12, 2026

Mum is carrying a laundry basket, supported by actors in green jumpsuits.

Bluey’s Big Play Activity Pack

October 12, 2026

Black and white photo of a man in suit and tie smoking a cigar

The Mob in Denver

October 11, 2026

Four performers in period costumes gather in a Victorian-style room, including a seated figure in a blue uniform, a figure in a black dress near center stage, a figure holding a metal bucket, and a figure in a mint-green gown. The set includes patterned wallpaper, a tall window, a desk, and a framed portrait from Oh, Mary!.

Oh, Mary! to play Denver

October 5, 2026

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