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Audience clapping with performer on stage

April 14, 2026/by DCPA PressInPress, Breaking News, Theatre Company, General

Once and The Tempest among titles in 2026/27 Denver Center Theatre Company Season

Denver Center Theatre Company Artistic Director Chris Coleman is…

Dynamic image of a person mid-jump or dance against a vibrant background with abstract patterns and textures. The word 'SOMEWHERE' appears in bold blue letters at the bottom.

April 13, 2026/by Lisa BornsteinInTheatre Company, General

In Pursuit of the American Dream in Somewhere

Cast performing a high‑energy dance number in vibrant purple costumes on stage in the MJ musical touring production.

April 10, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

MJ: Preparing for the Road

Performer in a red jacket stands onstage near a microphone, holding both hands up in a studio‑style setting with musical equipment in the background.

April 10, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

The Creators of MJ

Colorful graphic design with the word 'ENGLISH' in bold purple letters on a green background with abstract shapes, pink stars, and a black and white illustration of a chair and desk in the top left corner. 'ENGLISH' is also written in Arabic script below the English text.

March 31, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, General, Uncategorized

Director Hamid Dehghani on English

Cast performing a high‑energy dance number in vibrant purple costumes on stage in the MJ musical touring production.

April 10, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

MJ: Preparing for the Road

Preparing a major Broadway musical for a tour across the…

Performer in a red jacket stands onstage near a microphone, holding both hands up in a studio‑style setting with musical equipment in the background.

April 10, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

The Creators of MJ

A colorful mural in the Five Points Plaza

March 30, 2026/by Twanna LaTrice HillInDCPA, Broadway, Community Engagement, Uncategorized

The Five Points of the East

Cast performing a high‑energy dance number in vibrant purple costumes on stage in the MJ musical touring production.

March 24, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General, Uncategorized

MJ The Musical‘s Journey to Broadway

Performer in a light suit leads a lively dance while holding a large decorative umbrella, surrounded by ensemble members in mid-movement.

March 13, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInBroadway, General, Uncategorized

Hadestown: A Primer on Greek Mythology

Audience clapping with performer on stage

April 14, 2026/by DCPA PressInPress, Breaking News, Theatre Company, General

Once and The Tempest among titles in 2026/27 Denver Center Theatre Company Season

Denver Center Theatre Company Artistic Director Chris Coleman is…

Dynamic image of a person mid-jump or dance against a vibrant background with abstract patterns and textures. The word 'SOMEWHERE' appears in bold blue letters at the bottom.

April 13, 2026/by Lisa BornsteinInTheatre Company, General

In Pursuit of the American Dream in Somewhere

Colorful graphic design with the word 'ENGLISH' in bold purple letters on a green background with abstract shapes, pink stars, and a black and white illustration of a chair and desk in the top left corner. 'ENGLISH' is also written in Arabic script below the English text.

March 31, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, General, Uncategorized

Director Hamid Dehghani on English

Poster for 'Next to Normal' featuring a large eye with digital and abstract elements, and the title in bold turquoise letters on a purple background.

March 24, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, Uncategorized

Director Nancy Keystone on Next to Normal

A person wearing a patterned outfit and a headscarf writes English irregular verbs on a whiteboard in a classroom. The whiteboard lists verbs such as “speak–spoke–spoken,” “see–saw–seen,” “go–went–gone,” “be–was/were–been,” “buy–bought–bought,” and “write–wrote–…”. Bookshelves are visible in the background.

March 13, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInTheatre Company, Community Engagement, General

Learn English — or Farsi — as a Second Language

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

Two actors in ornate Victorian-style costumes sit closely together on stage, reading from an open book. One wears a bright yellow and purple layered gown with ruffled details, while the other wears a white lace blouse paired with a deep purple skirt accented by a pink sash. The background features paneled walls in rich blue tones, creating an intimate and dramatic setting.

January 22, 2026/by DCPA PressInCabaret, General

A Q&A You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

In between their on-stage antics in the Denver Center for the…

Actress dressed in a white straight jacket with long, white wig holding out a silver tray with appetizers

January 7, 2026/by DCPA PressInCabaret, General

Behind the Scenes: Quick Changes in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

Actor in ornate blue costume and cape smiles, showing vampire fangs, and holds a glass dome with dessert on a blue-lit stage.

December 15, 2025/by DCPA PressInCabaret, General

Stake or Fake Game

Four actors stand in a row on a dimly lit stage, each holding a book in front of their chest. They are dressed in Victorian-style costumes, including long skirts, vests, and high-collared blouses, against a dark backdrop with subtle paneling. The lighting creates a dramatic, moody atmosphere with blue and purple tones.

November 24, 2025/by Collin Van SonInCabaret

Vampires at Christmas, Vampires at Easter: A conversation with Alicia Bruce

October 27, 2025/by Amanda AndreiInCabaret, Events

Dracula: Vicious tyrant. Horrific vampire. Sexy rock star?

Community

A colorful mural in the Five Points Plaza

March 30, 2026/by Twanna LaTrice Hill

The Five Points of the East

The musical Hell’s Kitchen is more than a young girl’s…

March 16, 2026/by Suzanne Yoe

Haunted Dining in Denver

An actor places a crown on her head during a performance of Macbeth

March 13, 2026/by Suzanne Yoe

Bringing Shakespeare to the Community

A person wearing a patterned outfit and a headscarf writes English irregular verbs on a whiteboard in a classroom. The whiteboard lists verbs such as “speak–spoke–spoken,” “see–saw–seen,” “go–went–gone,” “be–was/were–been,” “buy–bought–bought,” and “write–wrote–…”. Bookshelves are visible in the background.

March 13, 2026/by Suzanne Yoe

Learn English — or Farsi — as a Second Language

Education

April 23, 2026/by DCPA Press

Nominations Announced for 2026 Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to…

Timothy McCracken Teaching Artist standing on stage addressing an audience

April 10, 2026/by Madison Stout

From stage to boardroom: 5 theatre-inspired tips for confident speaking

March 30, 2026/by DCPA Press

Create Your Own Shakespearean Insults

A dining table set with various dishes while two children sit and eat, with an older person seated in the foreground in a home living room setting.

March 24, 2026/by Linnea Covington

5 Ways to Ask “What Did You Do Today?” and Actually Get an Answer

Recent Stories

Nominations Announced for 2026 Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards

April 23, 2026

Audience clapping with performer on stage

Once and The Tempest among titles in 2026/27 Denver Center Theatre Company Season

April 14, 2026

Dynamic image of a person mid-jump or dance against a vibrant background with abstract patterns and textures. The word 'SOMEWHERE' appears in bold blue letters at the bottom.

In Pursuit of the American Dream in Somewhere

April 13, 2026

Cast performing a high‑energy dance number in vibrant purple costumes on stage in the MJ musical touring production.

MJ: Preparing for the Road

April 10, 2026

Performer in a red jacket stands onstage near a microphone, holding both hands up in a studio‑style setting with musical equipment in the background.

The Creators of MJ

April 10, 2026

Timothy McCracken Teaching Artist standing on stage addressing an audience

From stage to boardroom: 5 theatre-inspired tips for confident speaking

April 10, 2026

An individual holding a pair of tickets

DCPA Tip: When do DCPA Tickets Go On Sale?

April 10, 2026

Close-up of a man and woman at a ticket window. Both are dressed in warm winter gear. The man holds a stack of white tickets toward the camera, and the woman holds a similar set. In the background, a staff member and other patrons are visible near a desk with a binder.

DCPA Tip: What Happens if You Can’t Make the Show?

April 10, 2026

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