Entries by Emma Holst

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees on DCPA Stages

The Denver Center stages are no stranger to iconic setlists. The tunes of many famous singers  have graced the Arts Complex, including performances from some celebrities themselves. In 2023 and 2024 alone, the music of five different Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will play on the DCPA stages. RUTH BROWN Inducted to the […]

Downtown Dining Near the Arts Complex

A perfect evening must begin with dinner and drinks and end with a performance in the Arts Complex. Make a night out of your trip downtown, and don’t stress about parking or time-consuming travel when you visit one of these restaurants near the Arts Complex. Some of the restaurants listed below are preferred restaurant partners […]

Say ‘Yes’ at These Colorado Bridal Salons

Saying ‘yes’ to the dress can be one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning. However, finding the perfect bridal salon, scheduling appointments, and deciding on budget, style, and silhouette…it can be a daunting process! The list below outlines a few popular salons in the Denver metro area to help alleviate some of the […]

Denver Launches 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA!

The iconic musical, MAMMA MIA!, is returning to Denver to launch a new tour. You might be thinking, “new tour? I saw MAMMA MIA! at the Buell in 2002.” “MAMMA MIA! has played to millions of people around the world in hundreds of cities. Each new production is treated like a premiere,” said Executive Producer […]

Stanley Marketplace Restaurant Guide

This article was published on October 2, 2023. Restaurants and menu items listed below are subject to change. At Stanley Marketplace, you’ll find some of the best food and beverages in Aurora. It is home to over 50 local businesses, many of which are restaurants, but there are also stores, specialty markets, fitness centers, and […]

Q&A and Behind-the-Scenes with Camp Christmas Creator, Lonnie Hanzon

An annual holiday tradition, Camp Christmas has fascinated thousands of people with its quirky charm, nostalgia, and brilliant cheer. It’s a maze of holiday spirit, filled to bursting with sentimentality, decorations, enchanting art, and more. It’s a place to get lost and connect with your childhood memories. But where did all of those trinkets come […]

Meet the Creatives Behind Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown

It’s a unique experience to witness a performance of Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown. It’s a combination of concert and musical, an effective piece of time-travel, transporting audiences back in time. But it isn’t just the music that does this – it’s the setting, the costumes, even the lighting. DCPA Cabaret productions […]

The Transformative Power of High School Playwriting

Why is arts education so important? The arts provide soft skills like creativity, communication, confidence, and emotional intelligence that can be used as building blocks for a career in any industry. Access to arts education, especially for students who might not typically receive it, is scientifically proven to create a solid foundation for academic achievement. […]

A History of American Sandwiches, Where to Sample in Denver

Clyde’s Sandwiches At Clyde’s, Lynn Nottage’s fictional diner, the motley kitchen crew dishes out fantastical sandwiches. You’ll crave the skirt steak with peach chutney on a cheddar biscuit. In other words, eating before attending a performance in the Kilstrom Theatre is recommended. Clyde’s serves plenty of classic sandwiches, too, like a tuna melt or grilled […]

Two Actors Return to Denver in Beetlejuice

For two actors in the First National Tour of Beetlejuice, coming back to Denver is like returning to a place of magic. Kate Marilley, who stars as Delia in Beetlejuice, performed in her dream role with the DCPA Theatre Company – twice. “In both 2007 and 2012 – with slightly different casts but the same […]