If you’ve ever asked — “how’d they do that?” — now you can find out! The DCPA public tour program offers Behind-the-Scenes Tours of the Arts Complex every Monday and Saturday. During these 90-minute to two-hour walking tours, you will experience recent updates to our storied performance spaces and discover the people and processes that bring theatre to life. *
- Learn about the creation of the Arts Complex and the resident companies housed here
- Discover the origins of various public art pieces throughout the complex
- Get an in-depth look at the Arts Complex venues, including the newly renovated Bonfils Theatre Complex.
- Take a peek at Actor’s Alley, filled with Broadway show posters signed by touring cast members
- Visit the production shops of the Denver Center Theatre Company, where you will get an insider’s look at everything from set model miniatures and costumes-in-progress to up-close set pieces and props galore
*All portions of the tour pathway described or pictured above are subject to availability.
Tours take place Mondays and Saturdays at 10:00am. Tickets must be purchased online in advance.
Studio Tour
Discover the people and processes that bring theatre to life
It takes the time and talent of costume designers, set builders, propmakers and technical specialists to transform a show from an idea to a living piece of art. See for yourself during our expertly guided 90-minute tours.
In addition to an overview of the Complex and the venues, the Studio Tour will give guests an insider’s look at everything from set model miniatures and costumes-in-progress to up-close set pieces and props galore in the production shops of the DCPA.
The Studio Tour takes place on Saturdays at 10am
Tickets are $12 per person and must be reserved online in advance.
Guests will meet their tour ambassador in the lobby of the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex, located within the Arts Complex at Speer & Arapahoe (see map)
For more information about the DCPA tour program, please contact us at tours@dcpa.org
All tours meet at the Box Office in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby
UPDATE: Beginning July 1, 2024, the pathway for all tours will officially include both Denver Performing Arts Complex venues and the Denver Center Theatre Company studios (subject to availability) in one unified Behind-the-Scenes tour format! Check back for updates and information about the new format soon.