An Interview with Costume Designer Kevin Copenhaver By Leean Kim Torske The storytelling and characters of every Denver Center Theatre Company production are enhanced through the color, texture, and form of the costumes. The 2026 production of The Tempest features gorgeous costumes designed by DCPA Costume Crafts Director Kevin Copenhaver, who has been sharing his […]
An Interview with Composer Aldo Max The Denver Center Theatre Company’s Destiny of Desire: A Telenovela Play with Music features brand-new music by composer and music producer Aldo Max. Aldo uses a rich blend of musical styles throughout his compositions for Destiny, including Cumbia, Rumba Guaguancó, Son Montuno, Huapango, Tango, Bachata, Merengue, Canción ranchera (Ranchera), and […]
Near an unnamed island, a storm rages. But this is no ordinary gale — it’s 12 years in the making, the rain and fury of Prospero, an exiled duke who seizes the chance to punish his enemies when their ship draws near his barren isle. And Prospero is no ordinary duke. He’s also a powerful […]
Whenever playwright Karen Zacarías and her sister were on the beach as children, they couldn’t help but imitate the opening scene of a favorite telenovela. “My sister and I would do…” Zacarias said and then stopped during a video call to pantomime their slow-motion run in an imaginary surf. Zacarías is not alone in her […]
The Denver Public Library recommends these library resources to enhance your theater experience at The Tempest READ Private Rites by Julia Armfield Why we recommend it: Sisters Isla, Irene, and Agnes have not spoken in some time when their father, an architect as cruel as he was revered, dies. As the sisters sort through […]
What better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month than looking forward to two signature productions coming to downtown Denver’s Arts Complex in the 2026/27 theatre season. First up, Destiny of Desire: A Telenovela Play with Music playing the Wolf Theatre September 11 through October 4. Audiences will remember playwright Karen Zacarías from the Denver Center […]
Broadway and TV veteran Jacqueline Antaramian returns to Denver to lead Shakespeare’s final epic tale The Denver Center Theatre Company is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for The Tempest, directed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman. Performances will begin in the Kilstrom Theatre on October 2. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit The Tempest show detail […]
If The Tempest makes you want to try your hand at sorcery, discover the many magical offerings throughout Colorado. From magic shows to classes and stores, we’ll have you saying “abracadabra” like a pro. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit The Tempest show detail page for verified tickets, seat maps, and pricing. MAGIC SHOWS Cosmo’s Magic Theater 1045 Garden of […]
In the indie movie Once, a girl and a guy sit at a piano in a musical instruments store in Dublin. He’s a busker and vacuum repairman. She’s a talented pianist and Czech immigrant. When these near strangers’ voices find their way to a lovely harmony in writer-director John Carney’s hushed yet rousing film (“Take […]
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 […]