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A soprano in an elaborate red and green gown stands in the foreground while a line of dancers in pale costumes echoes her pose behind her.”

February 2, 2026/by DCPA PressInArchive, Broadway, General

Cameron Mackintosh on the bathtub birth of The Phantom of the Opera

The famous chandelier has been made even more spectacular for new North American production .

A soprano in an elaborate red and green gown stands in the foreground while a line of dancers in pale costumes echoes her pose behind her.”

February 2, 2026/by DCPA PressInArchive, Broadway, General

Cameron Mackintosh on the bathtub birth of The Phantom of the Opera

The famous chandelier has been made even more spectacular for new North American production .

The Circus” title in bold, vintage-style lettering over a canvas circus tent background, with the subtitle “Big Tent. Big Dreams.” and PBS American Experience branding.

January 26, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInBroadway, General

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Water for Elephants

Stage performers interact with a large, elaborate elephant puppet under dramatic theatrical lighting, with colorful costumes and set pieces enhancing the circus-like atmosphere.

January 22, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

Inspired by Puppetry in Water for Elephants? Check out 5 Local Puppetry Resources

Illustrated cover for XOXO showing a couple embracing and kissing in the middle of a quiet street lined with traditional Korean buildings at sunset.

January 22, 2026/by Denver Public LibraryInBroadway, General

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

January 21, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General, Uncategorized

Puppetry: An Ancient Form of Storytelling

A set model of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof showing a bedroom in a Southern plantation with a bed, vanity, chaise lounge, rug, various chairs, and openings into a hallway and onto a veranda.

©Denver Center for the Performing Arts

January 26, 2026/by Lisa KennedyInTheatre Company, General, Uncategorized

34-Year DCTC Veteran, Lisa Orzolek, Discusses Scenic Design and Problem Solving

When Lisa Orzolek first began working as the second scenic…

Map that indicates what other states and countries have produced plays that premiered at DCPA_2026

January 22, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInTheatre Company, General, New Play Summit

All the World’s Our Stage

Colorado New Play Summit. Photo by Adams VisCom.

January 22, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, General, New Play Summit

Colorado New Play Summit Fun Facts

Black and white photograph of a Black sharecropper creating a row with a plow pulled by a cow.

January 21, 2026/by Lisa BornsteinInTheatre Company, General

The Historical Setting of Godspeed

Artistic image of a Black woman wearing a cowboy hat, with a background featuring abstract elements and buildings

January 21, 2026/by Lisa BornsteinInTheatre Company, General

Set Design: Putting a Western in Motion

October 27, 2025/by Suzanne YoeInOff-Center, Community Engagement, Events

Camp Christmas Returns to Take Over Stanley Marketplace

In 2019, DCPA Off-Center partnered with Lonnie Hanzon of…

October 7, 2025/by DCPA PressInDCPA, Press, Breaking News, Off-Center

DCPA shifts approach to immersive programming

Three individuals are seated around a small round table covered with a black cloth. They are positioned in front of an empty auditorium with rows of red seats. The person on the left is wearing a dark gray t-shirt and jeans, the person in the middle is wearing a light blue button-up shirt and glasses, and the person on the right is wearing a black polo shirt and jeans.

October 2, 2025/by Lisa KennedyInDCPA, Broadway, Theatre Company, Off-Center

Filleting Questions from the Fishbowl

Three individuals are seated around a small round table covered with a black cloth. They are positioned in front of an empty auditorium with rows of red seats. The person on the left is wearing a dark gray t-shirt and jeans, the person in the middle is wearing a light blue button-up shirt and glasses, and the person on the right is wearing a black polo shirt and jeans.

September 25, 2025/by Lisa KennedyInBroadway, Theatre Company, Off-Center, Uncategorized

How to Build a Season to Remember

Audience members wearing bright-colored 3D glasses gasp in reaction to something out of frame

September 18, 2025/by Lisa KennedyInDCPA, Off-Center, General

15 Years Later, Off-Center is Still Serving Up Its Tasty Recipe

Two actors in ornate Victorian-style costumes sit closely together on stage, reading from an open book. One wears a bright yellow and purple layered gown with ruffled details, while the other wears a white lace blouse paired with a deep purple skirt accented by a pink sash. The background features paneled walls in rich blue tones, creating an intimate and dramatic setting.

January 22, 2026/by DCPA PressInCabaret, General

A Q&A You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

In between their on-stage antics in the Denver Center for the…

Actress dressed in a white straight jacket with long, white wig holding out a silver tray with appetizers

January 7, 2026/by DCPA PressInCabaret, General

Behind the Scenes: Quick Changes in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

Actor in ornate blue costume and cape smiles, showing vampire fangs, and holds a glass dome with dessert on a blue-lit stage.

December 15, 2025/by DCPA PressInCabaret, General

Stake or Fake Game

Four actors stand in a row on a dimly lit stage, each holding a book in front of their chest. They are dressed in Victorian-style costumes, including long skirts, vests, and high-collared blouses, against a dark backdrop with subtle paneling. The lighting creates a dramatic, moody atmosphere with blue and purple tones.

November 24, 2025/by Collin Van SonInCabaret

Vampires at Christmas, Vampires at Easter: A conversation with Alicia Bruce

October 27, 2025/by Amanda AndreiInCabaret, Events

Dracula: Vicious tyrant. Horrific vampire. Sexy rock star?

Community

Close up image of a trombone being held by someone in an outdoot setting.

January 22, 2026/by Linnea Covington

The Boom of Big Band and Big Brass in Denver

With war time and revolutionary origins, the blossoming of…

January 20, 2026/by Cynthia Barnes

Deliver the Punchline: Area Comedy Classes

The Lamb and the Flag pub

December 22, 2025/by Rich Grant

English and Irish Pubs Have Many Similarities to Western Saloons

December 15, 2025/by Suzanne Yoe

Boosting Cognition with Memory Games

Education

A group of actors wearing MoCap Suits pose for a photo

February 2, 2026/by Madison Stout

Adult Education Students: Making their Mark in Video Games

This article was originally publihed in 2022 and updated in 2026.

The…

People seated in rows laugh and smile

February 1, 2026/by Linnea Covington

The Art of the Audition: Learn how to nail that callback and what directors want

A high school playwright takes notes from a DCPA teaching artist

January 22, 2026/by DCPA Press

Q&A with 2026 Student Playwrighting Winners, Finalists

A row of actors standing at music stands wearing all black

January 20, 2026/by DCPA Press

Winners Announced for DCPA’s 2026 Student Playwriting Competition

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