Tag Archive for: Cabaret

Stage production photo from Hold On To Your Butts showing two performers seated within a cardboard prop shaped like a vehicle. One performer, wearing sunglasses and a red checkered shirt, leans out of a window frame attached to the prop, while the other performer, wearing a plaid shirt, sits beside them reading from a sheet of paper. The vehicle prop features the show's logo on the side. Blue stage lighting illuminates the dark theater background.

Life Finds a Play

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Parody and Paleontology in Hold On To Your Butts In Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park (1993), scientists manage to clone the T. rex, Triceratops, and other long-gone dinosaurs by recovering fragments of dino DNA from the bodies of ancient mosquitoes preserved in amber. The origins of Hold On To Your Butts, another clone of sorts, are […]

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Promotional graphic for Hold On To Your Butts featuring a black dinosaur silhouette inside a yellow circle on a red textured background. The title appears in bold white lettering across a black banner, referencing the show's dinosaur-themed parody style.

Strap in for Hold On To Your Butts with these Jurassic Park Fun Facts

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In 1993, we faced our own extinction…and never looked at a tiny mosquito the same way again. The novel-to-film adaptation of Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park directed by Steven Spielberg assembled an all-star cast — Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, and Samuel L. Jackson. They gathered on a remote island intended to be […]

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Illustrated map titled “Dino Fun in Colorado: Explore Fossils. Discover History.” showing dinosaur-related museums, fossil sites, and landmarks across Colorado. Numbered dinosaur icons mark locations including the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Dinosaur Ridge, Dinosaur Journey Museum, The Museum at Dinosaur Junction, Garden Park Fossil Area, and Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource. The map highlights mountain ranges, rivers, national monuments, and historic trails, with an inset listing sites associated with the Morrison Formation. Decorative dinosaur illustrations, a compass rose, and a mileage scale appear throughout the vintage-style map.

Where to Find Dinosaurs in Colorado

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While dinosaurs no longer roam the earth, there are several exhibits and attractions across the Centennial State that will get you ready for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ upcoming cabaret show, Hold On To Your Butts — a parody of the classic film and Michael Crichton novel, Jurassic Park. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the […]

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DCPA Tip: How to See Great Theatre in Denver on a Budget

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Tips, tricks, and ways to score deals and bargains on live shows While catching a Broadway show or award-winning play may be an invaluable experience, seeing great theatre can be more accessible than you might think. Whether you’re hoping to attend more often or make the most of your entertainment budget, there are plenty of […]

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A lavish stage production with 4 dancers, 1 singer, onstage musicians and several actors in military attire looking on.

DCPA Announces All Public On-Sale and Subscriber Pre-Sale Dates

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  The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) announces both the Subscriber pre-sale and public on-sale dates for 2026/27. Subscriptions are available now at denvercenter.org.   OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit the Subscription detail page for package options, seat maps, and pricing. “Planning ahead makes it easier for our audiences to say ‘yes’ to the experiences they love,” said […]

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Two actors on stage in an ornate, blue-toned set, wearing elaborate period costumes; one holds a piece of paper while the other gestures dramatically, suggesting a tense or comedic moment in a theatrical performance.

The Power of Comedy is No Laughing Matter

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On the 150th performance of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a note was delivered to the cast. It said, “As a psychotherapist, I have sent 45 people to see your show with a simple set of instructions: find presence, find joy, and notice if any new ideas or possibilities open up.” At Dracula. Not at […]

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Two actors in ornate Victorian-style costumes sit closely together on stage, reading from an open book. One wears a bright yellow and purple layered gown with ruffled details, while the other wears a white lace blouse paired with a deep purple skirt accented by a pink sash. The background features paneled walls in rich blue tones, creating an intimate and dramatic setting.

A Q&A You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

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In between their on-stage antics in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts current cabaret comedy, Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, cast members answered a fun-filled Q&A while fending off a feeding frenzy. If your version of Dracula had a dating profile, what would it say — and what’s his most toxic trait? Adriane Leigh Robinson (Lucy […]

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Actress dressed in a white straight jacket with long, white wig holding out a silver tray with appetizers

Behind the Scenes: Quick Changes in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

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Denver Center for the Performing Arts Line Producer, Jessi Eckenrod, recently facilitated a panel discussion with members of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. The fast-paced comedy, produced by DCPA Cabaret, features five actors playing multiple characters, which requires numerous quick changes throughout the show. Jessi interviewed Assistant Stage Manager Kaden Dolph, Costume Coordinator Meghan Anderson […]

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Actor in ornate blue costume and cape smiles, showing vampire fangs, and holds a glass dome with dessert on a blue-lit stage.

Stake or Fake Game

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  Get inspired to see Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (now through May 10, 2026) with a fun game of “Stake or Fake. How to Play: Pair your knowledge of Dracula with your funny bone, and guess whether the following statements are Stake (True) or Fake (False). Compete against your friends, and keep score or […]

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