From pop royalty to royalty royalty, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’ musical hits the right notes. Possibly the most famous playboy in all of history, King Henry VIII had six Queens, who, all but one, met with an unfortunate fate. The first was divorced. The second beheaded. The third died from childbirth. From there, […]
There’s reading classic kids’ books and looking at the pictures; and then there’s interacting with them to create something new. One of the best things about reading to kids comes from revisiting and sharing the wonder of beloved stories. Do you take your children flying through the night in a dough suit a la Maurice […]
Hit Broadway shows aren’t limited to the theatre, the musical talents hit just as well through the orchestra, no matter the style. One of the best things about theatre and concerts comes in how well they can mesh and/or play off each other. Experience the sensation through the lens of the Colorado Symphony and the […]
It takes a lot of concentration to do live performances, and there are plenty of skills we can take home from those practices. Stop, breathe, crack your neck, now focus. Paying attention and focusing on another person, a task, an event, or even yourself is not always a natural reaction, or as simple […]
There’s more to the Denver Performing Arts Complex than just stunning performances, and taking a tour showcases the wonder that makes theatre so great. When the former Auditorium Theatre at 14th & Curtis streets opened in 1908, it started with a bang. Or more specifically, an epic snowball fight. In a push to impress the […]
Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. Warning, The Hot Wing King at the Kilstrom Theatre is bound to make you crave hot wings. After all, the story follows a man determined to perfect his wing recipe and win a […]
You won’t hear “feed me Seymour” at any of these plant shops, but that doesn’t mean the residents don’t bite. Luckily the Venus flytrap, monkey cup, and cobra lily have more interest in consuming bugs than they do people. As Denver embraces the stage production of Little Shop of Horrors, running now until May 25 […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on August 16, 2023. Updated 2025. Walking in downtown Denver, you’ll see young couples with dogs, old folks carrying Trader Joe’s grocery bags, and bicyclists racing down Broadway. You might not even be aware of the Gothic subculture living its best life in Denver. In case you’re […]
Just as the great Bard had patrons to help produce what would become iconic plays at the Globe Theatre, so does the DCPA’s annual Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. One of the major supporters is UCHealth, which understands the importance of theater, art, and music for the human condition. “UCHealth is pleased to partner with […]
Where to take a last-minute tap class in the Denver Metro area Most people have found themselves on a loud floor with hard-soled shoes, eagerly tapping out a beat with their toes. It’s natural after all. But for some, tap dancing has become an art form. This is especially true in the movies and on […]