Entries by DCPA Press

Celebrating the Extraordinary Life of Judi Wolf

Denver’s Unmistakable Leading Lady   On countless opening nights across decades of Denver’s theatrical history, there was always a flutter of excitement just before the curtain rose. A collective breath. A whisper rippling from seat to seat: “She’s here.” And then, like a scene choreographed by the universe itself, Judi Wolf would glide into view […]

MJ The Musical‘s Journey to Broadway

Reprinted by permission of MJ The Musical Broadway has long been the platform for stories that resonate, entertain, and inspire, and MJ The Musical is no exception. The show is a powerful reminder of the relevance and impact of Michael Jackson’s music. It’s a journey through his art, personal struggles, and the imprint he left […]

Director Nancy Keystone on Next to Normal

Is there such a thing as “normal?” As someone who has never really felt normal in my life, I’m not sure what that would actually look like. In Next to Normal, the veneer of normalcy of the Goodman family household cracks almost immediately, exposing the wounded hearts and souls of the characters as their raw struggles are […]

DCPA Broadway & Cabaret Announces the 2026/27 Season

Chase the Spark  Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret announces the 2026/27 subscription season and added attractions inviting audiences to chase the spark. The subscription season kicks off with the lavish, romantic, and timeless Broadway classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, followed by the laugh‑out‑loud phenomenon THE BOOK OF MORMON, back by popular demand. Next up, BOOP!® The […]

Mentorship Matters: Youth Programs Strengthening the Metro Denver Community

Strong mentorship can change the trajectory of a young person’s life. Across metro Denver, numerous organizations are working every day to provide supportive relationships, leadership opportunities, and safe spaces for youth to grow. Whether offering arts enrichment, career exploration, character development, or one‑on‑one mentoring, these programs help young people discover who they are and who […]

Michael’s Moves: The Choreography of MJ The Musical

Reprinted by permission of MJ The Musical MJ The Musical invites Denver audiences into the world of one of the greatest entertainers in history, Michael Jackson. The show is a journey through the life, career, and legacy of a man who forever transformed the landscape of music and dance. Written by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner […]

DCTC Announces Full Cast and Creative Teams for English and Somewhere

The Denver Center Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the full cast and creative teams for the final two productions of the 2025/26 Theatre Company Season: English by Sanaz Toossi (TIME magazine’s TIME 100, Wish You Were Here) and Somewhere by Matthew López (The Legend of Georgia McBride, “Red, White, and Royal Blue”). Performances for English and Somewhere will begin in the Spring.  OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the English or Somewhere show detail pages  for verified […]

From the Archives: Recreating The Phantom

by Hal Prince The following article by director Harold Prince (1928-2019) was published in Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Applause magazine in November 1991 for the first Broadway engagement in the newly opened Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre — The Phantom of the Opera. It is republished here to commemorate the 35th anniversary of that […]

Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for Rock Musical, Next to Normal

DCTC announces cast and creative team for the Tony Award-winning rock musical, Next to Normal, opening in Spring 2026. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the Next to Normal show detail page for verified tickets, seat maps, and pricing. “What moves me most about Next to Normal is its unflinching honesty. This musical invites us to confront the complexities of mental […]