In September of 1877, Susan B. Anthony, accustomed to packing auditoriums in her drive for women’s suffrage, held court outdoors under the pines of Lake City in Hinsdale County, Colorado – the crowd was too large for any indoor venues. She was mustering support for a referendum on women’s suffrage, but even her formidable presence […]
Persians are an ethnic group found predominantly in Iran, but are also connected to Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Iraq, and other Arab states. It is a culture that crosses borders and regions, the Middle East and Central Asia. Persia has served as a fusion point between eastern and western traditions with far-reaching influence and a […]
DCPA Off-Center has found a new home base – for now. Broadway Park®, nestled between Denver’s West Washington Park and Athmar Park neighborhoods, is close to many bustling businesses and restaurants. Beyond the handful of restaurants that are just a stone’s throw away, the area is full of spots to visit. Plus, there is […]
The staged production of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter has been seen twice before, making its world premiere at Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, then traveling to Seattle Rep in 2023. Ahead of the Denver Center Theatre Company’s (DCTC) opening on September 27, playwright Isaac Gómez has been in Denver perfecting the script and […]
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From the archives: this article was originally published on January 12, 2022 Before Miranda wrote the show, Chernow wrote the best-selling biography on the once-forgotten Founding Father. How involved was Chernow in the making of the musical? What does he think of Hamilton as hip-hop? And what would Hamilton, himself, think? The story has already […]
In the Denver Center Theatre Company’s presentation of Avaaz, audiences are invited to celebrate Nowruz, which translates to “New Day.” For 3,000 years, Nowruz has marked the beginning of the Persian new year on the first day of spring. Among the many time-honored traditions used to ring in Nowruz is a 13-day celebration known as […]
Among the many time-honored traditions used to ring in Nowruz is a 13-day celebration known as Haft-Sin or 7 Sin (also known as Haft-Seen and Sofreh Haft-Sin). There are seven distinct elements of this celebration, all of which symbolize hope, renewal and prosperity for the coming year: Sabzeh (wheat, barley or lentil sprouts), Somagh (sumac […]
Among the many time-honored traditions to ring in Nowruz is a 13-day celebration known as Haft-Sin or 7 Sin (also known as Haft-Seen and Sofreh Haft-Sin). There are seven distinct elements of this celebration, all of which symbolize hope, renewal and prosperity for the coming year: Sabzeh (wheat, barley or lentil sprouts), Somagh (sumac spice), […]
Among the many time-honored traditions used to ring in Nowruz is a 13-day celebration known as Haft-Sin or 7 Sin (also known as Haft-Seen and Sofreh Haft-Sin). There are seven distinct elements of this celebration, all of which symbolize hope, renewal and prosperity for the coming year: Sabzeh (wheat, barley or lentil sprouts), Somagh (sumac […]