Entries by DCPA Press

A Musical Renaissance

A Beauty, A Beast, and The Return of the Musical By Jeff Kurtti In 1989, Disney premiered The Little Mermaid, its first major animated hit in more than two decades. With this instant classic, Disney animation entered a new golden age, which would later be referred to as the “Disney Renaissance.” Not only did this […]

Listening to You I Get the Music

…or How I Got To Watch Pete Townshend Play Air Guitar By Constance Harvey Constance Harvey was the press rep at the La Jolla Playhouse when The Who’s TOMMY premiered there in 1992. She was on staff at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts two years later when the first national tour came to […]

Activity Central: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

  Thirty-five years after the animated version of Beauty and the Beast introduced guests to enchanted objects, a forlorn beast, and a book-loving belle, the story is as popular as ever. Now returning to the Buell Theatre in an all-new production, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will delight children of all ages with dazzling costumes, […]

The Music of Destiny of Desire

An Interview with Composer Aldo Max The Denver Center Theatre Company’s Destiny of Desire: A Telenovela Play with Music features brand-new music by composer and music producer Aldo Max. Aldo uses a rich blend of musical styles throughout his compositions for Destiny, including Cumbia, Rumba Guaguancó, Son Montuno, Huapango, Tango, Bachata, Merengue, Canción ranchera (Ranchera), and […]

Who Are The Four Seasons?

Compiled from material by Center Theatre Group How is it possible that The Four Seasons have been part of American culture for four-and-a-half decades, and who they are has remained a mystery? Why is it that we have known their songs by heart while knowing or learning little about the singers? OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit Jersey […]

Talkbacks: An Insider’s Look at a Play

Each season as the Denver Center Theatre Company is considering its lineup of locally produced plays and musicals, the DCPA’s Community Engagement team develops a schedule of Community Talkback discussions. While there are generally one or two scheduled regular Talkbacks for each show, there are some productions that address thought-provoking topics and themes prompting organizers […]

Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Broadway and TV veteran Jacqueline Antaramian returns to Denver to lead Shakespeare’s final epic tale The Denver Center Theatre Company is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for The Tempest, directed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman. Performances will begin in the Kilstrom Theatre on October 2.   OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit The Tempest show detail […]

Acting Classes 101

How to Find the Right DCPA Education Class for You Have you always wanted to try acting? Are you looking for a creative outlet for your child? Maybe you’re preparing for auditions, hoping to sharpen your communication skills, or simply searching for a fun way to meet new people and try something new. Whatever brings […]

Designing The Outsiders

Inside The Outsiders with the Creative Team Get a glimpse inside the creative process of The Outsiders with Tatiana Kahvegian (Set Design), Brian MacDevitt (Lighting Design), Sarafina Bush (Costume Design), Cody Spencer (Sound Design), Hana Sooyeon Kim (Projection Design), and Lillis Meeh (Special Effects Design). OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit The Outsiders show detail page for official […]