William Shakespeareâs Hamlet is a story of love and revenge among family members â like todayâs soap operas and drama series. Hamlet â playing at the Wolf Theatre September 13 through October 6 and directed by Denver Center Theatre Company Artistic Director Chris Coleman â features plenty of scenes with sword fights and combat. Feeling […]
The desire to understand the mysteries of life, death and fate goes back to the earliest days of humanity â Israelâs first king, Saul, allegedly used a medium to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel for advice on an upcoming battle. (Spoiler alert: This did not end well.) But the modern spirituality movement took […]
Thomas Edison once called Denverâs Curtis Street âthe brightest street in Americaâ due to the vast number of electrified theatre marquees shining brightly across the plains. But now, another avenue may be vying for top honors with the debut of Night Lights Denver, a collection of light, LED and projection art on display on the […]
Research has confirmed what we all know: comedy is an essential part of life. Also, itâs best shared with others as laughter can be contagious in the best way possible. The Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, better known as SCFD, is the organization that manages a tax collected across Denverâs seven-county metro area to support […]
There are many improv shows in Denver. This is not an article about improv shows. This is an article about improv theatre â a long-form type of improvisation wherein an entire plot of a performance is devised around a single audience suggestion. Denver audiences may recall the antics of The Improvised Shakespeare CompanyÂź, which appears […]
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 […]
âIâm one of the few people who wonât say, âWell, I grew up in a haunted house. I didnât grow up in a haunted house,â says ghost hunter Bryan Bonner. Bonner is explaining how he ended up working on the Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society, which investigates claims of ghosts and other unexplained activity across […]
From the archives: this article was originally published on October 10, 2022 Who couldnât use a good laugh these days? Denver has a robust calendar of hilarious standup and other comedy performances. Whether youâre planning a date night, bachelorette fun, or just want to try something new, there is probably a showcase that will tickle […]
Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. Make a day of it in RiNo when you attend the immersive experience DARKFIELD. Located in The Bird Lot, DARKFIELD is near many restaurants and stores to fill your afternoon and evening with […]
If youâre vacationing in Denver or simply looking for something out of the ordinary, you might consider an immersive experience. But what is an âimmersive experienceâ? Simply put, itâs being surrounded by and part of an experience. An escape room is a type of immersive experience and Denver has plenty of those. VR, or virtual […]