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June 16, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, Events, General

Activity Central: The Sound of Music

Nearly 70 years after The Sound of Music first appeared on…

Black-and-white photo of a large group of people posed together outdoors, including several adults and children, with one adult holding a baby at the center.

June 9, 2026/by Teri DownardInBroadway, General

The Real Von Trapps and the Sound of Freedom

Medieval comedy scene from Monty Python’s Spamalot musical featuring knights and a traveler entering a castle

June 8, 2026/by Collin Van SonInBroadway, General

The Article That Goes Like This

A graphic featuring an illustration of a ship tilted in rough ocean waves, surrounded by swirling yellow and teal circles. Large text at the top reads “THE TEMPEST.”

June 4, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, General

Sources of The Tempest

A photo of a group of seven children lined up by height at the bottom of a staircase, wearing outfits that resemble sailor attire. An adult couple stands to their left.

May 13, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

A Conversation with The Sound of Music Director Jack O’Brien

A photo of a group of seven children lined up by height at the bottom of a staircase, wearing outfits that resemble sailor attire. An adult couple stands to their left.

June 16, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, Events, General

Activity Central: The Sound of Music

Nearly 70 years after The Sound of Music first appeared on…

Black-and-white photo of a large group of people posed together outdoors, including several adults and children, with one adult holding a baby at the center.

June 9, 2026/by Teri DownardInBroadway, General

The Real Von Trapps and the Sound of Freedom

Medieval comedy scene from Monty Python’s Spamalot musical featuring knights and a traveler entering a castle

June 8, 2026/by Collin Van SonInBroadway, General

The Article That Goes Like This

A photo of a group of seven children lined up by height at the bottom of a staircase, wearing outfits that resemble sailor attire. An adult couple stands to their left.

May 13, 2026/by DCPA PressInBroadway, General

A Conversation with The Sound of Music Director Jack O’Brien

ilm on the Rocks' poster listing 2026 outdoor movie dates: June 8 Princess Bride, June 22 Clueless, July 13 Little Miss Sunshine, August 3 Bridesmaids, and August 10 Jurassic Park, presented by Coca-Cola.

May 13, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInBroadway, General, Other Theatres, Uncategorized

2026 Film on the Rocks Features Comedy, Nostalgia & Dinosaurs

A graphic featuring an illustration of a ship tilted in rough ocean waves, surrounded by swirling yellow and teal circles. Large text at the top reads “THE TEMPEST.”

June 4, 2026/by DCPA PressInTheatre Company, General

Sources of The Tempest

by Sally Gass
The Tempest was first performed in 1611 at Whitehall…

An open book of spells in full Moon. Reader imagination and writing inspiration concept with copy space

May 13, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInBroadway, Theatre Company, General, Uncategorized

Finding Magic in Denver

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tony-award-nominations-2026/

May 12, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInDCPA, Broadway, Theatre Company, General

DCPA Connections to 2026 Tony Award Nominees

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April 27, 2026/by Twanna LaTrice HillInTheatre Company, General, Uncategorized

Gentrification: At What Cost?

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April 24, 2026/by DCPA PressInDCPA, Press, Broadway, Theatre Company, Cabaret

DCPA Announces All Public On-Sale and Subscriber Pre-Sale Dates

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

Five men in white shirts and black knickers are photographed in mid-air while jumping in front of a black background.

April 30, 2026/by DCPA PressInCabaret, General

The Improvised Shakespeare Company’s “Ode to Denver”

In advance of the sixth engagement of The Improvised Shakespeare…

A lavish stage production with 4 dancers, 1 singer, onstage musicians and several actors in military attire looking on.

April 24, 2026/by DCPA PressInDCPA, Press, Broadway, Theatre Company, Cabaret

DCPA Announces All Public On-Sale and Subscriber Pre-Sale Dates

Two actors on stage in an ornate, blue-toned set, wearing elaborate period costumes; one holds a piece of paper while the other gestures dramatically, suggesting a tense or comedic moment in a theatrical performance.

April 22, 2026/by Suzanne YoeInDCPA, Cabaret, General

The Power of Comedy is No Laughing Matter

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

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

Community

A down-syndrome boy with school kids and teacher sitting on the floor in class, playing guitar.

June 18, 2026/by Linnea Covington

Sharing the Joy of Music With Kids

Originally published 2023. Updated in 2026.

Music entertains,…

A line of elementary-age students practices staged combat movements with wooden sticks in a school auditorium during a Shakespeare combat workshop.

April 30, 2026/by Lisa Bornstein

Preparing for the DPS Shakespeare Festival

A narrow dirt and grass trail runs straight through open prairie grassland with low shrubs, stretching toward a flat horizon under a pale blue, lightly clouded sky.

April 24, 2026/by Suzanne Yoe

The Dry: A Story of Determination

A colorful mural in the Five Points Plaza

March 30, 2026/by Twanna LaTrice Hill

The Five Points of the East

Education

Performer in a black shirt stands at a podium on a dark stage holding an award and raising both arms while speaking into a microphone during an awards presentation.

May 18, 2026/by DCPA Press

2026 Bobby G Awards Celebrate Outstanding Colorado High School Musical Theatre

The Bobby G Awards honored exceptional student…

May 1, 2026/by DCPA Press

DCPA Brings Mo Willem’s Beloved Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! to the Stage this Fall

Person holding a Les Misérables booklet while standing in front of a large truck mural featuring the iconic Cosette illustration and red-and-black show artwork.

April 27, 2026/by Heidi Bosk

From the Bobby G Awards to the Barricade: Thomas Beeker’s Journey

Photo of a performance on a stage with purple lighting in the background and young performers dressed all in black.

April 22, 2026/by DCPA Press

Nominations Announced for 2026 Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards

Recent Stories

The Black American West Museum

SCFD Supports Organizations that Preserve Colorado’s Black Cultural Heritage

January 29, 2026

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

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

January 26, 2026

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.

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

January 26, 2026

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

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

January 22, 2026

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

The Boom of Big Band and Big Brass in Denver

January 22, 2026

A high school playwright takes notes from a DCPA teaching artist

Q&A with 2026 Student Playwrighting Winners, Finalists

January 22, 2026

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

All the World’s Our Stage

January 22, 2026

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.

A Q&A You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

January 22, 2026

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