As an undead bloodsucking ruler from the Carpathian mountains, the figure of Dracula has morphed throughout the ages into an archetype of dangerous and seductive power. Whether that power is in the form of violence or eroticism, it taps into a need to feel alive and vigorous at any cost. And in the case of […]
In 2019, DCPA Off-Center partnered with Lonnie Hanzon of Hanzon Studios to create an all-new holiday lighting destination for the Denver metro area. This fanciful (some might say quirky) experience immersed audiences in an extravagant assemblage of holiday decorations that Hanzon amassed over his 40+ year career as an installation artist. Camp Christmas originally […]
Essential to the holiday season in Denver, A Christmas Carol is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. To complement our annual tradition, enjoy these activites — perfect for the whole family. COLORING SHEET MAKE YOUR OWN FINGER PUPPETS […]
The Denver Public Library recommends these library resources to enhance your theatre experience of A Christmas Carol. READ A Christmas Bestiary by John Kenn Mortensen (2023) This graphic novel is an essential guidebook to all the horrors that await us during the darkest time of the year, from common creatures such as Baba Yaga […]
Denver’s lion population will soon be doubling. On October 23, Simba, Nala, and their fellow big cats will return to the Buell Theatre for the Denver Center’s production of The Lion King. In anticipation of the pride’s arrival, I spoke with some of the wildlife experts at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, where Denver’s real-life lions […]
Sentimentality is often scrutinized. Rightly so — let the teary among us admit. Yet, in the hands of people who appreciate its power but also believe it has integrity, the sentimental can be more than merely moving or easily nostalgic. Enter singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and writer Bekah Brunstetter, the tag team responsible for the musical […]
Nearly 70 years after How the Grinch Stole Christmas was published, the story is as popular as ever. Before you bring your little tykes to the theatre to see the live musical on stage, ignite their creativity with these activities inspired by the original illustrations and story by Dr. Seuss himself. COLORING SHEETS COOKING […]
Since 1957, How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been a staple of the holiday season. Generations have grown up with the story of the curmudgeonly green creature who learns that “Maybe Christmas…doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” Test your knowledge of the story with this trivia from Who-ville followed […]
The Denver Public Library recommends these resources to enhance your theatre experience of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. READ Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore Jody, an insurance claims clerk turned vampire, and her human boyfriend Tommy navigate their unconventional relationship and deal with the challenges of being part of the San Francisco vampire underworld. […]
Hit Broadway shows aren’t limited to the theatre, the musical talents hit just as well through the orchestra, no matter the style. One of the best things about theatre and concerts comes in how well they can mesh and/or play off each other. Experience the sensation through the lens of the Colorado Symphony and the […]