Entries by Suzanne Yoe

Cirque du Soliel ECHO: We are the Architects of Our World

  It took some doing and a leap of faith, but, finally, Cirque du Soliel chose to make its Denver debut in 1995 with Saltimbanco. But what’s a little showbiz without a lot of risk? The company which formed in 1982 from a talented bunch of street performers had two things in common. Vision and […]

Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Making a Stage Spectacular

By David Cote Along with baseball, rock ’n’ roll and jazz, the Broadway musical is uniquely American. And, like any cultural tradition, it didn’t just appear. Its origins lie in 19th-century European operetta, which emigrated to the New World, got mixed up with jazz, chorus girls and vaudeville comedy—and before you know it, you’ve got […]

New Season. New Leaders.

Ruth Krebs advances to the role of Chair of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and four new Trustees are appointed On July 1, 2025, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) announced that Ruth Krebs succeeds Hassan Salem as Chair of the Board of Trustees following his three years in this role.  […]

Inside the Creative Process with Some Like It Hot

Before you head to the Buell Theatre for the Broadway tour of Some Like it Hot, enjoy an inside perspective from the creative team. Ruthie Fierberg sits down with these artists in her podcast series, “Why We Theatre,” as they explain the motivations, challenges, and design choices involved in bringing one of Hollywood’s greatest comedies […]

Tupperware Trivia Time!

Step aside, grandma—Dixie Longate is rolling into Denver with a Tupperware party like you’ve never seen before! In her outrageously funny, award-winning show, Dixie’s Tupperware Party, this fast-talking, gum-chewing Alabama gal transforms the classic kitchen staple into a laugh-out-loud theatrical experience. Packed with sassy storytelling, audience participation, and a surprising dose of empowerment, Dixie dishes out heartfelt […]

Living Up to a Legacy: Leslie O’Carroll and Rodney Lizcano Named Lunt-Fontanne Fellows

When you consider the greatest acting couples of all time, you think of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks (Sleepless in Seattle), Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire (Swing Time), Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart (Casablanca), Vivian Leigh and Clark Gable (Gone With the Wind), Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (“I Love Lucy”), Carrie Fisher and Harrison […]

The Three R’s of Theatre: Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle

If you’re an avid television viewer, you can often point out reused locations. For instance, University High School in Los Angeles has been used as a location for “Arrested Development,” “7th Heaven,” “Lizzie McGuire,” “My So-Called Life,” and “Even Stevens.” And these are big budget productions that typically have money to burn. When it comes […]