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DCPA Education students with actor Derrick Davis Photo by John Moore for the DCPA NewsCenter.

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

Video: DCPA Education students meet The Phantom

Video by David Lenk and John Moore for the DCPA NewsCenter Teen…

Photo by John Moore

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

Meet Denver’s legendary ‘Phantom Phan’

Ali-Stroker-FEATURED IMAGE

November 8, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Groundbreaking Broadway star Ali Stroker is bound for Colorado

David Byrne. PHOTO BY DAVID LENK

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

David Byrne, Mala Gaonkar to open ‘Theater of the Mind’ in Denver with Off-Center

Twelfth Night first rehearsal. Krystel Lucas, Sam Gregory and Erick González. Photo by John Moore

November 5, 2019/by Sylvie Drake

The breezy romance of ‘Twelfth Night’

Photo by John Moore

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

Meet Denver’s legendary ‘Phantom Phan’

Octogenerian is nearing 200 performances of Webber's masterpiece over 31 years

Ali-Stroker-FEATURED IMAGE

November 8, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Groundbreaking Broadway star Ali Stroker is bound for Colorado

Cast members from 'The Phantom of the Opera' as characters from Stephen Sondheim's 'Company.' Photo courtesy Max Quinlan

October 31, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

‘Phantom’ cast to perform Sondheim’s ‘Company’ concert to benefit Denver Actors Fund

The 50th anniversary tour of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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

What’s the buzz? ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ is reborn at 50

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

John Leguizamo is coming to ‘un-moronize’ you

DCPA Education students with actor Derrick Davis Photo by John Moore for the DCPA NewsCenter.

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

Video: DCPA Education students meet The Phantom

Video by David Lenk and John Moore for the DCPA NewsCenter Teen…

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

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

David Byrne. PHOTO BY DAVID LENK

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

David Byrne, Mala Gaonkar to open ‘Theater of the Mind’ in Denver with Off-Center

Massive theatrical immersion will take the audience on a deep dive into the human brain

Santas. Camp Christmas. Photo by John Moore(1)

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

Seven surprises awaiting you at ‘Camp Christmas’

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’

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

Twelfth Night first rehearsal. Krystel Lucas, Sam Gregory and Erick González. Photo by John Moore

November 5, 2019/by Sylvie Drake

The breezy romance of ‘Twelfth Night’

Joy ensues because in Shakespeare’s comedies, joy always ensues

CNPS Playwrights 2020

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

2020 Colorado New Play Summit plays and playwrights announced

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

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Boardwalk by Candlelight theatre lot.

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

Candlelight to open second, bigger theatre in Fort Collins

The Boardwalk will fill void left by closure of Midtown Arts…

Ali-Stroker-FEATURED IMAGE

November 8, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Groundbreaking Broadway star Ali Stroker is bound for Colorado

Ann Crumb Arvada Center's Sunset Boulevard

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

Looking back at Ann Crumb’s Colorado close-up

'Knives Out' director Rian Johnson accepts the John Cassavetes Award at the 2019 Denver Film Festival from Festival Director Britta Erickson. Photo by John Moore.

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

Rian Johnson comes home with ‘Knives Out’ and open heart at Denver Film Fest opening

Cast members from 'The Phantom of the Opera' as characters from Stephen Sondheim's 'Company.' Photo courtesy Max Quinlan

October 31, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

‘Phantom’ cast to perform Sondheim’s ‘Company’ concert to benefit Denver Actors Fund

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

Ali-Stroker-FEATURED IMAGE

November 8, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Groundbreaking Broadway star Ali Stroker is bound for Colorado

My motto has always been: ‘Turn your limitations into your opportunities’

Cast members from 'The Phantom of the Opera' as characters from Stephen Sondheim's 'Company.' Photo courtesy Max Quinlan

October 31, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

‘Phantom’ cast to perform Sondheim’s ‘Company’ concert to benefit Denver Actors Fund

'Man Camp' is a slapstick comedy from Colorado director Nate James Bakke that features Daniel Cummings and Pete Gardner.

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

Here are the films that put the Denver in the 2019 Denver Film Festival

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

September 16, 2019/by DCPA Press

Sir Richard Branson will explore the business of empathy at Biennial

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

Boardwalk by Candlelight theatre lot.

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

Candlelight to open second, bigger theatre in Fort Collins

The Boardwalk will fill void left by closure of Midtown Arts…

Ann Crumb Arvada Center's Sunset Boulevard

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

Looking back at Ann Crumb’s Colorado close-up

'Knives Out' director Rian Johnson accepts the John Cassavetes Award at the 2019 Denver Film Festival from Festival Director Britta Erickson. Photo by John Moore.

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

Rian Johnson comes home with ‘Knives Out’ and open heart at Denver Film Fest opening

THANKSGIVING PLAY. CURIOUS THEATRE. Photo by Michael Ensminger(1)

October 31, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Giving thanks: Colorado theatre is bountiful in November

'Man Camp' is a slapstick comedy from Colorado director Nate James Bakke that features Daniel Cummings and Pete Gardner.

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

Here are the films that put the Denver in the 2019 Denver Film Festival

National and breaking stories

Boardwalk by Candlelight theatre lot.

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

Candlelight to open second, bigger theatre in Fort Collins

David Byrne. PHOTO BY DAVID LENK

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

David Byrne, Mala Gaonkar to open ‘Theater of the Mind’ in Denver with Off-Center

Ann Crumb Arvada Center's Sunset Boulevard

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

Looking back at Ann Crumb’s Colorado close-up

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

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DCPA Education students with actor Derrick Davis Photo by John Moore for the DCPA NewsCenter.

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

Video: DCPA Education students meet The Phantom

Photo by John Moore

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

Meet Denver’s legendary ‘Phantom Phan’

Boardwalk by Candlelight theatre lot.

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

Candlelight to open second, bigger theatre in Fort Collins

Ali-Stroker-FEATURED IMAGE

November 8, 2019/by John Moore, Senior Arts Journalist

Groundbreaking Broadway star Ali Stroker is bound for Colorado

David Byrne. PHOTO BY DAVID LENK

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

David Byrne, Mala Gaonkar to open ‘Theater of the Mind’ in Denver with Off-Center

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