by Sally Gass The Tempest was first performed in 1611 at Whitehall Castle for King James and his court. Two years later, it was presented as elaborate entertainment at the marriage of Elizabeth, James’ daughter, to Frederick, the Elector of Palatine. No specific plot sources can be found for the play, but there are general […]
The Bobby G Awards honored exceptional student performers, designers, and educators from across the state during the annual awards ceremony on May 15. The program recognizes outstanding achievement in performance, technical theatre, and overall production. This year’s awards highlighted the depth of talent and collaboration present in Colorado high schools, from powerful performances onstage to innovative design […]
This article was created by Marcos Nájera for the national tour of The Sound of Music by Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles’ preeminent non-profit theatre company. MARCOS NÁJERA: If you don’t mind indulging me the pun, “Let’s start at the very beginning.” How would you describe what your job is as a theatre director […]
Thank you for attending the Broadway tour of Hadestown. We’ve prepared this post-show discussion guide to deepen your engagement. Use it with your friends, family, or other patrons to discuss the elements of the show. If you are looking for pre-show questions or educational materials, please visit the Hadestown online education center. Enjoy! OFFICIAL TICKETS: […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! will run Oct 23-Dec 20, 2026 Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce that the next Theatre for Young Audiences production sure to delight the youngest theatregoer is Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, based on the award-winning children’s book written […]
In advance of the sixth engagement of The Improvised Shakespeare Company® to visit the Garner Galleria Theatre (May 27-July 26), founder Blain Swen extolled the virtues of our very own Mile High City in “Ode to Denver.” The humor is but a glimpse of what’s in store at this improvisational show that takes suggestions from […]
Many producers had floated the idea of creating a Harry Potter musical, J.K. Rowling had always politely declined. But a play about the adult Harry, inspired by the epilogue of Rowling’s seventh and final novel? Now, that idea intrigued the author whose books have sold more than 600 million copies worldwide. Together with playwright Jack […]
Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling ended her epic seven-volume series of novels with a tantalizing teaser: an epilogue titled “Nineteen Years Later,” in which Harry and his friends Hermione and Ron, now grown, are preparing to send their children off to school at Hogwarts. That brief chapter inspired the spectacular stage production, Harry Potter and […]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) announces both the Subscriber pre-sale and public on-sale dates for 2026/27. Subscriptions are available now at denvercenter.org. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the Subscription detail page for package options, seat maps, and pricing. “Planning ahead makes it easier for our audiences to say ‘yes’ to the experiences they love,” said […]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2026 Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards. The 12th annual Tony Awards-style ceremony will be held on May 15 at 7pm at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Bobby G Awards are a statewide high school musical theatre program […]