At the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), the name Daniel L. Ritchie is synonymous with generosity, vision, and a deep belief in the transformative power of the arts. While his leadership as Chairman and CEO helped guide the DCPA through economic uncertainty, it was his philanthropic spirit — bold, joyful, and deeply personal […]
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet was first produced approximately 425 years ago, somewhere between 1599 and 1601. While his tale of a son avenging the murder of his father by killing his uncle has withstood the test of time, the story actually goes back 2,600 years or more, tracing back to the Norse legend of Amleth. An […]
It is likely no surprise that the performing arts industry was reshaped by COVID. Costs continue to outpace revenue, cuts to federal funding are forcing organizations to reprioritize, and, according to Theatre Facts 2023, national attendance at theatrical productions is down 22% since 2019. As concerning as the report is, a separate report by JCA […]
The national tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical! is a bit of a homecoming for actor Robert Petkoff, or at least that’s what we at the Denver Center like to think. After all, his first play in Denver was the granddaddy of theatre — Tantalus — the 10-part, nine-hour play recounting the Trojan War. […]
Once upon a time in the not-too-distant past, a stretch along Broadway was called Antique Row. Spanning seven long blocks from 1100 to 1800 Broadway, the area boasted more than 100 antique and novelty stores. Antique Row is now something of an artifact itself having been largely displaced by new development and replaced by trendier […]
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 […]
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 […]
This season, no fewer than 16 productions on Denver Center stages are based on or inspired by literature. From children’s books and memoirs to Greek myths and fantasy, here is your reading companion to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ 2025/26 season alphabetized by show title. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (playing […]
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. […]
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 […]