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January 19, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway

Q&A with the Creative Team of Water for Elephants

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel, Water for Elephants,…

Ariel performers on a trapeze illuminated by blue light on a black background

January 19, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway

Go Behind the Scenes with Water for Elephants

A black and white image of the historic Tabor Grand Opera House in Denver Colorado, which was five-stories, covered a square city block and had a rounded peak at one corner.

January 19, 2026/by Rich GrantInBroadway

Faded Like a Dream: The Coincidental History of Theatre in Denver and The Phantom of the Opera

January 15, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, New Play Summit

The Risks and Rewards of New Play Development

A person dressed as Mark Twain in a cream-colored suit stands center stage on a patterned rug, holding a cigar. The stage features a large blue curtain, a wooden desk with a lamp and books on the left, and a podium draped with an American flag on the right.

January 15, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway

Discussion Guide: Mark Twain Tonight!

January 19, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway

Q&A with the Creative Team of Water for Elephants

The critically acclaimed bestselling novel, Water for Elephants,…

Ariel performers on a trapeze illuminated by blue light on a black background

January 19, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway

Go Behind the Scenes with Water for Elephants

A black and white image of the historic Tabor Grand Opera House in Denver Colorado, which was five-stories, covered a square city block and had a rounded peak at one corner.

January 19, 2026/by Rich GrantInBroadway

Faded Like a Dream: The Coincidental History of Theatre in Denver and The Phantom of the Opera

A person dressed as Mark Twain in a cream-colored suit stands center stage on a patterned rug, holding a cigar. The stage features a large blue curtain, a wooden desk with a lamp and books on the left, and a podium draped with an American flag on the right.

January 15, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway

Discussion Guide: Mark Twain Tonight!

A men’s chorus dressed in black suits with vibrant red shirts singing under the direction of a conductor with arms raised.

January 3, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInBroadway, General

Colorado’s Choirs of Men

January 15, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, New Play Summit

The Risks and Rewards of New Play Development

By Chris Coleman, Denver Center Theatre Company Artistic Director

Whether…

"Cowboys and East Indians" text in bold yellow letters on a textured maroon background with a person in traditional Indian attire and cowboy boots sitting against a yellow stripe, surrounded by swirling decorative elements.

January 15, 2026/by Lisa BornsteinInTheatre Company

Discussion Guide: Cowboys and East Indians

Brunette Indian woman choosing a new traditional sari that is red with green and gold trim

January 14, 2026/by Lisa BornsteinInTheatre Company

Sourcing Saris for Cowboys and East Indians

January 14, 2026/by Lisa BornsteinInTheatre Company

A Short History of Indian Immigration to the U.S.

A cover for a DVD copy of The Farewell, which says "Based on an actual Lie" and the quote "Extraordinary on every level. It'll get you good." (Attribution is indistinct.) In the middle is the picture of a sofa with three women seated of varying ethnicities and generations while five individuals stand behind.

January 14, 2026/by Denver Public LibraryInTheatre Company, General

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Cowboys and East Indians

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

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

January 7, 2026/by DCPA PressInCabaret, Uncategorized

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

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Line Producer, Jessi Eckenrod,…

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

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?

ook cover of Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore, featuring a glass of red liquid with two straws and a label reading 'AB'.

October 20, 2025/by Denver Public LibraryInCommunity Engagement, Cabaret, Events, General

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

Community

January 20, 2026/by Cynthia Barnes

Deliver the Punchline: Area Comedy Classes

For anyone who has ever wished they’d been voted “Class…

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

Women wearing traditional African garments stand together during the Colorado Black Arts Festival

December 5, 2025/by Suzanne Yoe

The Heart of Denver’s Black Culture: Five Points

Education

Full moon rising from behind a hill in the Diablo Mountain Range, in South San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose, California

December 22, 2025/by Collin Van Son

The Moon: Good for Zorbing, Bad for Frisbee

With winter solstice fast approaching and Goodnight…

December 7, 2025/by Madison Stout

Breaking Into the Biz

Stage scene from a colorful children’s play featuring two characters dressed as rabbits; one sits in a rocking chair holding an oversized book, while the other sits on the floor in striped pajamas. The background includes a bright green wall, a red fireplace, stockings, and a large yellow moon visible through a window.

November 18, 2025/by Linnea Covington

Activate the Magic of a Storybook, Morning, Noon and Night

Three performers in animal costumes on a colorful stage set resembling a bedroom from a children’s story. One wears gray mouse ears and a plaid shirt, another has tall bunny ears and striped pajamas, and the third wears a blue floral dress with fluffy cuffs and rabbit ears. The background features green striped walls, yellow curtains, a crescent moon in the window, and a cozy bed with a green blanket.

November 3, 2025/by DCPA Press

Activity Central: Goodnight Moon

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