The Booker Prize is the “leading literary award in the English-speaking world,” or more succinctly, it is a prize that transforms the winner’s career. Each year, a panel of judges reads hundreds of books in literary fiction, selecting a number to longlist based on literary excellence. Being longlisted for the Booker Prize alone garners a […]
Sandy Rustin, the playwright behind the world premiere production of The Suffragette’s Murder, has another trick up her sleeve. Her adaptation of the cult-classic Clue was one of the most produced plays of the 2022/23 season in the United States, according to American Theatre’s annual roundup. You never know where the next great American play […]
In the Denver Center Theatre Company’s production of The Reservoir, 20-something Josh remembers the Christmas cookies he would make with his grandmother, Irene, while growing up – no matter the season. When returning home as an adult, he’s eager to bake with her, only to discover her Alzheimer’s has quickly progressed. They won’t make any […]
Six winners have been selected for the Middle School & High School Playwriting Competition, three in each age group. This year, the DCPA received 175 middle school and 119 high school submissions from 13 counties across the state. The top three plays by each age group will be included in the 2025 Playwriting Anthology and […]
Meet the cast of DCPA Cabaret’s Gutenberg! The Musical!. And yes, there are supposed to be that many exclamation points in the title, because the cast is so delighted to share this show with Denver audiences. In this musical spoof, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new, ill-advised project – […]
As Back to the Future: The Musical was in rehearsals prior to its debut at Manchester Opera House in February 2020, book writer and co-creator Bob Gale and producer Colin Ingram participated in a panel discussion. They were joined by actor Christopher Lloyd who originated the role of Doc Brown in the movie franchise and […]
With February comes a month of love. Or at least one specific day for it: February 14. At the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, we love to uplift all kinds of stories. While Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, we want to highlight the different kinds of love that can be seen on our stages […]
The 1950s and 1980s hold a special sort of nostalgia in the hearts of Americans. These are iconic decades with plenty of instantly recognizable music, food, style, and film. Both eras are featured in the movie-to-stage adaptation of Back to the Future: The Musical (which is in Denver at the Buell Theatre from January 22 […]
From a pop culture phenomenon in the 2000s to a feminist shift in Broadway representation, Mean Girls always comes along at a time when we need it the most. Twenty- five years ago, the box office was dominated by action-packed fantasy film franchises; from pirates to wizards, superheroes to jedis – audiences couldn’t escape the […]
A new year and new (familiar) faces. The DCPA is ushering in 2025 with plenty of fan-favorites, sure to bring some beloved characters to the stage. Check this list below to see who will be walking in from stage right in the coming months. Doc Brown & Marty McFly These two characters are synonymous with […]