Denver Fall Theatre Preview – Celebrating the Revival of Our Local Arts Community

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ top artistic leaders look at today’s eagerly awaited season announcement as something of a completion of the broader Colorado performing arts community’s return from the isolation and economic devastation of the pandemic. Broadway Executive Director John Ekeberg likes to think of the Denver Center, its resident company partners […]

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company to Return to the Stage with Wild Fire — a Theatrical Concert Performing Statewide at Three Outdoor Colorado Venues

Wild Fire will feature real Colorado stories and songs written by Colorado bands DENVER, CO – The DCPA Theatre Company is excited to announce the theatrical concert premiere Wild Fire, performing at three Colorado venues statewide in August. Wild Fire is a one-of-a-kind theatrical event created by Colorado playwright Jessica Kahkoska celebrating the resilience and […]

What’s on the Docket, Denver? A Guide to the City’s Juneteenth Celebrations

Earlier this year, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Councilman Christopher Herndon announced the official adoption of a proposal establishing Juneteenth as an official commemorative holiday in Denver. “I’m proud to have helped make Juneteenth a citywide, commemorative holiday to elevate the experience of the African Americans in our city and across the country,” Mayor […]

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One Heart, United an Original Play Written by Local LGBTQ Youth

Every June, millions of people around the world don the colors of the rainbow and douse themselves in glitter to celebrate Pride. This year is no different. After last year’s virtual Pride celebrations, Denver Pride, produced by The LGBTQ Center on Colfax, is offering a hybrid celebration. For those who want to participate in person, […]

Hassan Salem of U.S. Bank named Chair-elect of the DCPA’s Board of Trustees

Following a unanimous decision at its June 8 meeting, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Board of Trustees has named Hassan Salem Chair-elect of the Board. He will succeed Martin Semple July 1, 2022 as the fourth Chairman in the organization’s 44-year-history. Salem and his wife, Sheila, have been patrons and donors of the […]