The Lion King. Yellow background with black sketch of a male lion, accompanied by Disney’s The Lion King The World’s #1 Musical in text

The Lion King performances for Dec 28th and Dec 29th are cancelled.

The Lion King has extended performance cancelations at The Buell Theatre in Denver for Tuesday, December 28 at 7:30pm and Wednesday, December 29 at 7:30pm. Performances are scheduled to resume on Thursday, December 30 at 7:30pm. We apologize for the disappointment and inconvenience this causes ticket holders, but the safety of our guests and The Lion King company remains our number one priority. All […]

WOOLF_3x3 show tile

A Troubled World in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, playing January 7 through March 6 in The Singleton Theatre, examines the human capacity for denial and fantasy through the intense and troubled marriage of a university couple, George and Martha. The play begins as they return from a party hosted by Martha’s father, the president of the […]

The Other Josh Cohen. The Other Josh Cohen in text, featuring notebook doodles with a large guitar drawing in the center of a black background

The Director’s Take: Joel Ferrell on The Other Josh Cohen

  Joel Ferrell is returning to Denver to direct The Other Josh Cohen in the Garner Galleria Theatre, so the NewsCenter tossed a few questions and he lobbed back answers like you would throw a well-packed snowball. DCPA: How would you describe the show in your own words? JOEL: The show is a celebration of […]

Osteria-Credit-Joni Schrantz

Season’s Eatin’s

  By Madison Stout “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Time to enjoy holiday favorites once again at the theatre. Whether continuing the annual tradition of watching A Christmas Carol, or seeing Broadway hits like Disney’s The Lion King, join theatre lovers across the city and celebrate the holidays with live theatre. Before […]

The Choir of Man

The pub at the heart of community in The Choir of Man. The Choir of Man started as “a motley group of singers, performers, actors, poets with the idea of celebrating pub culture” according to performer Mark Loveday in an interview with People, and it evolved into a show that celebrates community and shared experience. […]

Bonfils Matching Gift

 Helen Bonfils loved the theatre. While a stage career was frowned upon by her father and Denver Post co-founder Frederick Bonfils, following his passing she put her considerable resources and passion into making sure Colorado residents had access to the performing arts. Consider that she created the former Bonfils Memorial Theatre on Colfax (now Tattered […]

Chocolate crinkle cookies, garnished with powdered sugar, on a plate surrounded by Christmas decorations

Let’s Get Baking! Holiday Cookies from Our Caterers

  The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has recently expanded its catering options. Now, when you attend events in the Seawell Ballroom, Directors Room, Bonfils Theatre Complex or Newman Center for Theatre Education, you can choose from one of six caterers: Biscuits and Berries, Catering By Design, Epicurean Group, Occasions Catering, Serendipity Catering, and […]

5 Must See Cultural Events this Holiday Season

  By Linnea Covington Break out the crushed velvet, stylish boots and bow ties. It’s time to go out and see something festive this season. With so many cultural institutions decking the halls for the holidays, there’s no lack of quality entertainment to be found. While seeing The Nutcracker by the Colorado Ballet and Richard […]