Imagine being driven to the theatre. Cars move out of your way, clearing a path for your early arrival. You’re dropped off in the heart of Denver’s dining scene for a pre-show dinner before walking over to the Arts Complex…no downtown parking required. You arrive to your show on time and perfectly relaxed. That’s the […]
Later this year, there will be a new cultural facility in Denver when Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) celebrates the opening of its new facility — The Cleo Parker Robinson Center for the Healing Arts. The 25,000 square foot expansion designed by Fentress Architects will connect to the Historic Shorter AME landmark. Together with its […]
In the opening of The Reservoir, the narrator, Josh, wakes up to a gorgeous sunrise over the waters of Cherry Creek Reservoir, 14 miles southeast of Denver. It’s a fitting place to begin a play that takes place in Denver because Cherry Creek is also where Denver’s story begins. The pretty creek that flows into […]
Jazzercise is the original dance exercise program, combining dance and strength training in a fun, full-body workout. Since the 70’s, Jazzercise has been a mainstay for thousands looking for an engaging form of exercise. In the Denver Center Theatre Company’s world premiere play The Reservoir (Jan 17 – Mar 9, 2025), one of Josh’s grandmothers […]
The evolution of a play has various stages (no pun intended). In an extreme oversimplification, first, you need a script, which for some playwrights can take days and for others can span decades. Then, new scripts often benefit from readings whether in a classroom, playwrights’ group, or a new play festival. Audience feedback helps inform […]
Each new year brings a wave of new intentions and resolutions. However, many of them start with enthusiasm but often lose momentum. Instead of choosing a resolution to establish or eliminate bad habits, what if your New Year’s resolution for 2025 was rewarding…say to support more local theatre? While the Denver Center for the Performing […]
Human trafficking. Sex trafficking. Modern-day slavery. Ugly phrases that describe the plight of an estimated 50 million individuals around the world. Fifty million largely nameless, faceless people who — through no fault of their own — have been robbed of their free will, independence, and dignity. Until now. The Freedom 58 Project is a Colorado-based […]
The 80’s have made a comeback – whether you like it or not. It’s not just the fashion, though you will see colorful clothes, oversize jackets, big hair and scrunchies, and plenty of denim when you take look around. Even an 80’s themed bar, The Delorean, has opened in south Denver filled with memorabilia and […]
Since 1986 under the Federico Peña administration, the Mayor of Denver has recognized some of the city’s most outstanding artists and cultural organizations with the annual Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture. In December 2024, current Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced the five recipients of this year’s honors, which included the Denver Center […]
As Funny Girl takes audiences back into the life of Fanny Brice, the groundbreaking Jewish comedian of the early 20th century, fans can explore Jewish history closer to home, with a self-guided tour of Colorado’s own Jewish community. TEMPLE EMANUEL The oldest and largest synagogue between Kansas City and the West Coast, Temple Emanuel began […]