Entries by DCPA Press

First Look: Disney’s Aladdin

From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.  Take a look at some of the production photos below.

First Look: Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show

Riverdance as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite celebrated the world over for its Grammy award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Take a look at the production photos below.

First Look: The 39 Steps

Returning to the Denver Center after its sold-out run in 2010 — an all-time audience favorite! A fresh take on the classic adventure-comedy, The 39 Steps is theatre at its best… an absurd, delightful journey that can only be brought to life on stage. Take a look at some of the production photos below.

The Color Purple is Now Playing at the DCPA

1 Pulitzer Prize. 1 National Book Award. 11 Academy Award nominations. 4 Golden Globe nominations. 3 Tony Awards. The Color Purple is a triumphant, inspiring piece of art that reaffirms some fundamental truths: that Black is beautiful, that women are powerful, and that love is love. Take your first look at The Color Purple below. DETAILS The […]

Making a Blooming Vine for The Color Purple

The DCPA scenic department tackles everything from building boats and animating animals to creating spectacular ballrooms and making it shower onstage. Now, they have created a blooming vine for The Color Purple that bursts forth in a profusion of color. Watch the video below and learn how these talented artists take an idea on paper […]

Les Misérables: Beyond Our Dreams

Alain Boublil (Book & Original French text) and Claude-Michel Schönberg (Book & Music) share their insights on Les Misérables. A few years after the huge success of the original Les Misérables in Paris, we met Cameron Mackintosh to discuss an English version. He told us excitedly, “You do not realise what you have written.” Neither […]

Area Resources for Victims of Domestic Abuse

TW: This article contains content that some readers may find distressing, including mentions of abuse. Those familiar with Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Color Purple, are familiar with the abuse Celie suffered at the hands of her father and husband. It went beyond physical to sexual, mental and emotional abuse. According to a 2020 […]

First Look: Anastasia

The romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia is at home in Denver at last! This dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out on a journey to discover the mystery of her past. Take a look […]