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Rakeem Lawrence stars as Bunny in 'Goodnight, Moon.' Photo by Adams VisCom

October 17, 2019/by Madison Stout

Goodnight, moon: Hello to theatre for a lifetime

Theatre for Young Audiences production will introduce magic of live theatre to more than 40,000

CNPS Playwrights 2020

October 11, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

2020 Colorado New Play Summit plays and playwrights announced

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Derrick Davis and Emma Grimsley-photo Matthew Murphy

October 11, 2019/by DCPA Press

Cameron Mackintosh on the bathtub birth of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

Phantom of the Opera costumes

October 11, 2019/by DCPA Press

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ costumes on display in Denver

Anastasia Davidson as Emmy in A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2_Photo by Adams VisCom

October 7, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

In the Spotlife: Anastasia Davidson of ‘A Doll’s House’ and ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - Derrick Davis and Emma Grimsley-photo Matthew Murphy

October 11, 2019/by DCPA Press

Cameron Mackintosh on the bathtub birth of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’

The famous chandelier has been made even more spectacular for new North American production .

Phantom of the Opera costumes

October 11, 2019/by DCPA Press

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ costumes on display in Denver

Miss Saigon Opening Night in Denver. Photo by John Moore

September 23, 2019/by DCPA Press

‘Miss Saigon’ Opening night and more around Denver

Blue Man Group return to Denver October 22-27. Photo by Lindsey Best.

September 19, 2019/by DCPA Press

‘Speechless’: Completely new Blue Man Group creation is Denver-bound

The helicopter lands in ‘The Nightmare’ in MISS SAIGON. Photo: Matthew Murphy and Johan Persson

September 11, 2019/by DCPA Press

‘Miss Saigon’ in Denver: Facts, figures and FAQs

Rakeem Lawrence stars as Bunny in 'Goodnight, Moon.' Photo by Adams VisCom

October 17, 2019/by Madison Stout

Goodnight, moon: Hello to theatre for a lifetime

Theatre for Young Audiences production will introduce magic of live theatre to more than 40,000

Goodnight Moon. DCPA Education. Photo by John Moore.

September 18, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Creatively, Denver Center is again shooting for the ‘Moon’

August 7, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

DCPA announces all-local cast and creative team for ‘Goodnight Moon’

High School Playwriting 2019. Photo by John Moore

June 18, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Video: Student playwriting competition opens eyes, raises voices

2019 DPS Shakespeare Festival. Parade. Photo by John Moore

April 28, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Some are born great, others achieve greatness at the DPS Shakespeare Festival

Gallery 6 Immersive Retrospectacle 2019. Photo by John Moore.

August 23, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Immersive theatre in Denver: ‘Tightrope shows are no fun if there is a net’

The 2019 Retrospectacle gathers local artists to celebrate growth of emerging art form

July 16, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Lonnie Hanzon, Off-Center announce immersive ‘Camp Christmas’ collaboration

June 4, 2019/by DCPA Press

One-night immersive theatre summit coming to Denver August 15

June 2, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

At ‘Barnum,’ the show does go on, even after actor breaks his leg

Its creator says 'The Last Defender' takes you through a puzzle experience. that leads to a narratively satisfying conclusion.' Photo by Johnny Knight.

May 14, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Nathan Allen brings ‘The Last Defender’ home to Denver

CNPS Playwrights 2020

October 11, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

2020 Colorado New Play Summit plays and playwrights announced

Playwrights span Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, Colorado Springs native and 'the definitive voice of Middle Eastern American theatre'

Anastasia Davidson as Emmy in A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2_Photo by Adams VisCom

October 7, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

In the Spotlife: Anastasia Davidson of ‘A Doll’s House’ and ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’

Leslie O'Carroll and Barbra Wengerd in A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2_Photos by Adams VisCom

October 4, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

How did they do it? The magic doors of ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’

Marianna McClellan, left, and Barbra Wengerd bring very different styles and energy to the role of Nora – and thats on purpose. Photo by Adams VisCom

October 1, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Our two Noras on playing one singular character

Twelfth Night Locals 800

September 26, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Casting for ‘Twelfth Night’ brings many local actors home

Theatre Community

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Flame Broiled cast anc creative team.

October 22, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Some like it hot: ‘Flame Broiled’ on race in America

I love you, you're imperfect, now change: New play tackles race with humor and heat

In The Trenches. Photo by Kit Fuller

October 13, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

New musical goes ‘In the Trenches’ with young parents

Phamaly Playwrights Come to Your Senses.

October 11, 2019/by Madison Stout

Uncommon senses: Phamaly bows first one-act play festival

Miscast 2019. Photo by John Moore

October 7, 2019/by DCPA Press

‘Miscast 2019’ raises record $8,680 for Denver Actors Fund

'Flame Broiled' was developed at the 2019 Local Lab. The cast still features Iliasia Gray, left, in its upcoming world premiere. Photo by John Moore. Photo by John Moore(1)

October 4, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

October theatre in Colorado is hot on the grill

June 17, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

2019 Bobby G Awards: Our complete video coverage

Take a look back at the biggest night of the year in Colorado high-school theatre

May 24, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Bobby G Awards a celebration of Castle View, Valor Christian and Colorado high-school theatre

May 22, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Meet 2019 Bobby G Awards Outstanding Actor nominee Joshua Cellar

May 22, 2019/by DCPA Press

Bobby G Awards Outstanding Orchestra nominee: Erie High School

May 22, 2019/by DCPA Press

Bobby G Awards Outstanding Orchestra nominee: Palmer Ridge High School

Joie N. Lê photo by John Moore. Miss Saigon

September 25, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Viêt Nam adoptee Joie N. Lê on her lifetime search for identity

Littleton mother's lifetime search for her identity has taken surprising twists and turns

September 16, 2019/by DCPA Press

Sir Richard Branson will explore the business of empathy at Biennial

Miss Saigon Broadway

September 11, 2019/by DCPA Press

What you need to know about Việt Nam, then and now

Tri Ma. Miss Saigon. Photo by John Moore.

September 5, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Tri Ma’s mother ‘was the Harriet Tubman of our family’

Denver’s Nga Vuong-Sandoval. Photo credit_ Dave Russell at Buffalo Heart Images

August 30, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Nga Vuong-Sandoval: ‘I want people to know how proud we are to be Viêtnamese’

Harmony Livingston, who plays Katherine Plumber in Candlelight Dinner Playhouse’s regional premiere of Disney’s Newsies through Aug. 26, will next play Mary Poppins. Garland Photography

July 16, 2018/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Meet Harmony Livingston

Harmony Livingston, who plays Katherine Plumber in Candlelight Dinner Playhouse’s regional premiere of Disney’s Newsies in Johnstown through Aug. 26, has performed regionally including Off-Broadway and in the San Francisco area.

July 10, 2018/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

‘Corduroy’ cast will include multiple Henry Award nominees

May 25, 2018/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

To bee or to beetle? For Tristan C. Regini, that is the question

May 23, 2018/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Corbin Payne of 'The Who's Tommy' on the future state of your eardrums

May 16, 2018/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Owen Zitek on standing up for those who are thought of as lesser

Flame Broiled cast anc creative team.

October 22, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Some like it hot: ‘Flame Broiled’ on race in America

I love you, you're imperfect, now change: New play tackles race with humor and heat

In The Trenches. Photo by Kit Fuller

October 13, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

New musical goes ‘In the Trenches’ with young parents

Phamaly Playwrights Come to Your Senses.

October 11, 2019/by Madison Stout

Uncommon senses: Phamaly bows first one-act play festival

Miscast 2019. Photo by John Moore

October 7, 2019/by DCPA Press

‘Miscast 2019’ raises record $8,680 for Denver Actors Fund

'Flame Broiled' was developed at the 2019 Local Lab. The cast still features Iliasia Gray, left, in its upcoming world premiere. Photo by John Moore. Photo by John Moore(1)

October 4, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

October theatre in Colorado is hot on the grill

National and breaking stories

August 16, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Daniel Lowenstein: Quiet man whose art spoke volumes

July 10, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

DCPA hires Lydia Garcia to newly created equity leadership position

July 2, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Beth Malone is bringing ‘Molly Brown’ to New York City

June 16, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

2018-19 Henry Award nominations again full of celebration and surprises

May 24, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Bobby G Awards a celebration of Castle View, Valor Christian and Colorado high-school theatre

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Flame Broiled cast anc creative team.

October 22, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Some like it hot: ‘Flame Broiled’ on race in America

Rakeem Lawrence stars as Bunny in 'Goodnight, Moon.' Photo by Adams VisCom

October 17, 2019/by Madison Stout

Goodnight, moon: Hello to theatre for a lifetime

Improvised Shakespeare Opening Night in Denver. Randall Harr, Ross Bryant, Brendan Dowling, Blaine Swen and Josh Logan. Photo by John Moore

October 17, 2019/by Jessica Austgen

The Improvised Shakespeare Company is off and punning in Denver

In The Trenches. Photo by Kit Fuller

October 13, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

New musical goes ‘In the Trenches’ with young parents

CNPS Playwrights 2020

October 11, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

2020 Colorado New Play Summit plays and playwrights announced

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