In 1909, the United States government passed the Enlarged Homestead Act to encourage dry-land farming in most western states including Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. Individuals could claim up to 320 acres of land while married couples were entitled to 640 acres. Despite the daunting challenge of farming this seemingly barren […]
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 […]
How to Get Access First If you’ve ever wondered “Are tickets on sale yet?”, you’re not alone. We hear this question every day, especially when new Broadway titles or Theatre Company productions are announced. Ticket on-sale dates at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) don’t all happen at once, and they can vary […]
This article was originally posted in 2022 and updated in December 2025. Their resumes look like a “Best Plays” list: The Book of Will, The Glass Menagerie, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Lord of the Flies, One Night in Miami, Smokey Joe’s Café, Titus Andronicus, Tantalus, Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Whale, Who’s Afraid […]
On the cusp of retiring, Deborah Jordy sits on her patio at her Cherry Creek home speaking with devotion and no small amount of poetry about a favorite topic. The executive director of the SCFD, one of the nation’s most innovative and consequential local sources of arts and culture funding —the seven-county Scientific and Cultural […]
This summer, Phamaly Theatre Company, in partnership with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, is presenting a unique production of the musical A Chorus Line. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, Phamaly’s decision to stage this dance-heavy show marks a significant milestone. Artistic Director Ben Raanan explained that the show had been a long-held ambition for […]
On Sunday, June 17, the 77th annual Tony Awards were held in Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theatre in New York City. Among the winners and nominees were two bound-for-Denver hits plus six individuals who are affiliated with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. And the DCPA connections were… Gutenberg: The Musical Nomination: Best […]
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret announces the 2024/25 subscription season and added attractions titles brimming with Tony Award-winning hits. Joining the previously announced national tour launch of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, on the subscription package at the Buell Theatre is the legendary musical, Funny […]
Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. A perfect evening must begin with dinner and drinks and end with a performance in the Arts Complex. Make a night out of your trip downtown, and don’t stress about parking or time-consuming […]