From the archives: this article was originally published on November 10, 2022 DCPA: I understand in 2019 you celebrated a special anniversary? Chip Davis (CD): Yes — 2019 was the 35th anniversary of our annual Christmas Tour, making it the longest-running consecutive tour in the entertainment industry! We have our fans to thank for this […]
As the nation moves toward Election Day (Nov 5, 2024) and the City of Denver hosts the third engagement of Hamilton (Oct 16-Nov 24, 2024), explore an extremely abbreviated “social card” for the country’s Founding Fathers: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and Benjamin Franklin.
Worldwide cultures and regions celebrate music in different ways. Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, with award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, will showcase unique instruments playing songs to live clips from the cult classic cartoon at the Buell Theatre on September 10 & December 2. Avatar: The Last Airbender tells the story of a world divided […]
CAROLEE CARMELLO to star in the National Tour of 2023 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO Book & Lyrics by Tony and Pulitzer Prize-Winner David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Tony Award-Winner Jeanine Tesori Based on the play by David Lindsay-Abaire Choreographed by Danny Mefford Directed by Tony Award nominee Jessica Stone The producers of KIMBERLY AKIMBO […]
Reprinted by permission of Wicked Elphaba’s story in Wicked is a timeless one: a woman who fights for what she believes is right is attacked by society, branded “dangerous” and “evil.” There are hundreds, if not thousands, of women throughout history who have dared to challenge the laws of their day in their pursuit of […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on February 2, 2022 Laughing isn’t just a sign of feeling good; laughing is actually good for you too. “We’ve all heard some version of the expression, ‘Laughter is the best medicine,’ and intuitively we know this makes sense,” says Dr. Justin Ross, a clinical psychologist at […]
The witches of Oz are coming to Denver this summer; Wicked is flying into the Buell Theatre on July 24. In the interview below, Glinda and Elphaba, portrayed by Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels, talk about their roles, the impact of Wicked, and what they’re looking forward to during their stay in Denver. DCPA: […]
In 1900, author L. Frank Baum, wrote a charming book called The Wonderful Wizard of Oz that became a children’s classic. The book was turned into a stage musical a year later and begat another great classic: the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Judy Garland played a girl who, after a close encounter of […]
We’re pretty sure Elsa loves ice cream. Escape the heat of summer when Frozen comes back to the Denver stage (June 19-July 3, 2024). Another great way to cool off? Ice cream, and plenty of it. Thanks to the delicious trend of high-end ice cream parlors, the Mile High City has no lack of options. […]
Disney’s Frozen may only be in town for a limited time, but there’s no shortage of sparkly frozen spectacles in the Centennial State. From holiday extravaganzas to castles to year-round ice skating, here are some of our favorite places so that — when it comes to the Frozen vibe — you don’t have to sing […]