By Marc Shulgold Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear! Trivia quiz: What ’50s TV show opened with that line? Yes! Hi-O Silver! But more than a memory of “The Lone Ranger,” those words invite us to explore our fond yearnings of years gone by, our youth. Oh, let’s just say it: […]
Eight-Year-Old Local Performer Cast as “Lulu” for the Hilarious Hit Broadway Musical’s Denver Center for the Performing Arts Engagement In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the hilarious hit Broadway musical Waitress featuring a score by Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, has cast a young local actor to take on the role of “Lulu” during its Denver Center […]
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. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the A Christmas Carol show detail page […]
Anthony Powell is the ghost of A Christmas Carol past, present and future. Powell, director of the Denver Center Theatre Company’s seasonal favorite, has himself performed as an actor in five Denver Center holiday stagings going all the way back to 1992. He played Bob Cratchit three times, Old Joe once and finally, in 2001, […]
In the winter of 1843 a novella appeared that captivated London readers. The first book run of the slim volume of 6,000 copies sold out quickly. A century later, two million copies had been purchased. And today it is hard to imagine the winter holiday season – or the American theatre — without Charles Dickens’ […]
This year, the Denver Center Theatre Company celebrates its 32nd anniversary production of the beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. We asked the DCTC Production Team to share some fun facts about Dicken’s little ghost story for your reading pleasure. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the A Christmas Carol show detail page for official tickets, seat maps, […]
As you prepare for the holiday season, try this game played at parties in England. Great for kids, family gatherings or even as an alternative to a gift exchange, you’ll want to add Pass the Parcel to your own holiday traditions. You will need: A small box Tape Tissue paper One small item for each […]
In 1843, England was in an economic depression and yuletide cheer seemed to belong to a bygone era. Through the publication of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens intended to call out the social injustice of the period, but his little ghost story did more than that. Eager to recapture the holiday spirit, A Christmas Carol […]
From the archives: this article was originally published in 2022; updated in 2026 Mulled wine, apple cider, hot chocolate, and eggnog are all heralded as holiday beverage favorites. But have you ever tried wassail? This centuries-old drink is a traditional part of caroling and the holiday season in Britain. Made with fruit juices and lots […]
Acting has been around for centuries and over time evolved into different forms. One popular form is acting for the screen. While traditional theatre tells stories from start to finish, performing the same show each night for a different audience, film and television are produced by stitching together scenes, often doing take after take until […]