From the archives: this article was originally published on August 4, 2022 The ancient Greeks were definitely on to something. First, you’ve got your Greek gods — fearsome, fanciful and fun to fantasize about. Then, it’s the cradle of Western civilization complete with the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy and literature, political science, the Olympic […]
In 2019, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts established the Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award to recognize individuals and organizations that advance the DCPA’s mission. Named after former DCPA Chairman & CEO Dan Ritchie, award recipients are those who are passionate about the way in which theatre and arts education can engage and inspire […]
One hundred years ago, frontierswoman Kate Slaughterback (1893-1969) and her 3-year-old son were riding horseback when they came across a rattlesnake migration. Not one for antics, the fearless Kate unsheathed her rifle, took aim, and shot as many of the snakes as she could. But it was one to 140: daunting at best, disastrous at […]
For several years, DCPA patrons have had their eye on a vacant space at the corner of 14th & Curtis. You know the one. That spot that’s been under construction. The one that you can just picture as a convenient, sophisticated restaurant featuring perfectly prepared quick bites, craft cocktails, and a little something sweet to […]
Labeled a “The Teen to Watch” (Rocky Mountain News) when she was only fourteen, Wheatridge-born Annaleigh Ashford was destined for greatness from an early age. Having studied at the Kit Andreé Dance studio, this hometown girl got her start at the age of nine playing Tina Denmark in Ruthless! at Denver’s Theatre on Broadway. Now […]
Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. There is no shortage of restaurant roundups that feature Black-owned businesses, but this one is intended to get you to the show on time! These local establishments are all within three miles of […]
Real life survivor Margaret “Molly Brown” and Life of Pi’s fictional survivors Pi and Richard Parker (a Bengal tiger) have two things in common — both were adrift at sea following shipwrecks and both were, ultimately, destined for Colorado. DCPA Broadway’s engagement of Life of Pi (March 18-30, 2025) recounts the extraordinary story of a […]
Last March, the Denver Theatre District (DTD) solicited nominations for a first-of-its-kind art project to highlight the many individuals behind the scenes who make our arts community thrive. In collaboration with renowned artist Jann Haworth, DTD has created a group portrait entitled “Catalysts” featuring more than 34 stenciled portraits representing individuals who contribute to the […]
In the 2005 theatre season, The New York Times reported that the city’s five leading Off-Broadway theatre companies produced 27 plays and only five — or 19% — were written by women. In that same season, the Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC) produced nine plays all of which were written by men. In fact, in […]
In recent years, the DCPA has presented several productions based on books. A common theme among the novels? Seemingly controversial topics that have led to book bans. For example, the Denver Center Theatre Company’s production of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter is based on the young adult novel of the same name […]