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Think You Know HAMILTON‘s Founding Fathers?
As the nation moves toward Election Day (Nov 5, 2024) and the City of Denver hosts the third engagement of Hamilton (Oct 16-Nov 24, 2024), explore an extremely abbreviated “social card” for the country’s Founding Fathers: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and Benjamin Franklin.
Shakespearean Mad Lib
“Something is rotten in the state of Denmark.” “Brevity is the soul of wit.” “Though this be madness, yet there is method in’t.” “To be, or not to be: that is the question.” Arguably the most quoted play of all time, William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, now playing the Wolf Theatre through Oct 6, is jam-packed with […]
Digital Ticket Lottery Announced for KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway releases details about the digital ticket lottery for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. A limited number of tickets will be available at $31 each. KIMBERLY AKIMBO will launch the National Tour with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts September 22 – October 5 as part of the DCPA’s 2024/25 Broadway subscription season. […]
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is excited to announce the full casting and creative team for the fall Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” based on the popular children’s book series by Mo Willems. The DCPA will stage 110 student matinee and public performances […]
Robert & Judi Newman Receive 2024 Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award
At the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ 2024 Saturday Night Alive gala, Robert & Judi Newman were presented with the Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award. This award is given annually to an individual or organization who has made significant contributions to the DCPA. Watch the video below to hear from the Newmans.
Creating a Musical
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the most award-winning production of the 2023 season, is a musical about growing up and growing old – in no particular order. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated […]
“History Has Its Eyes on You” Behind the References in Hamilton
In addition to the well-known cast of principle characters featured in Hamilton there are dozens of references to other historical figures. Here is a closer look at these individuals in order of reference: Sam Adams Referenced in: “Aaron Burr, Sir” Line: “I’m John Laurens in the place to be! Two pints o’ Sam Adams, but […]
Behind the Scenes: Sword Fighting in Hamlet
Honor and vengeance take center stage in the final act of Shakespeare’s Hamlet — and there’s no shortage of swashbuckling in the play’s thrilling conclusion. Get a look inside the rehearsal room with these sneak peek photos as Ty Fanning (Hamlet), Ðavid Lee Huýnh (Laertes), and Seth Andrew Bridges (Horatio) learn the fight choreography of Rick […]
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Cast and Creative Team for Olney Theatre Center Production of Avaaz
The Denver Center Theatre Company is excited to announce the Tony and Emmy Award-winning cast and creative team for the Olney Theatre Center’s production of Avaaz, written and performed by Emmy Award-nominee Michael Shayan. Directed by Tony Award-nominee Moritz von Stuelpngael, Avaaz will run Oct 4 – Nov 17, 2024, in the Singleton Theatre. Critics […]