Have you ever had an ambitious dream that led you down an unexpected route? That’s the core of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, an interactive comedy adapted from Mo Willems’ beloved picture book that follows Pigeon, a tenacious, avian hero who is determined to get behind the wheel and take off. […]
This fall, thousands of eager children will file into the Weeks Conservatory Theatre for the DCPA’s Theatre for Young Audiences program. After having served more than 210,000 PreK through third grade children in its first eight years, this season’s TYA production will delight a new flock of theatregoers with Mo Willems’ beloved children’s book, Don’t […]
The feeling of seeing a story unfold live on stage is unlike anything else, and it’s absolutely something to share with your children. When they’re ready, that is. While there’s no set age for when kids can be introduced to the stage — each child is different after all — there are signs to look […]
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 […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! will run Oct 23-Dec 20, 2026 Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce that the next Theatre for Young Audiences production sure to delight the youngest theatregoer is Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, based on the award-winning children’s book written […]
With winter solstice fast approaching and Goodnight Moon about to enter the final month of its Denver Center run (now through Jan 25, 2026), there’s never been a better time to say “Hello, Moon.” So I met up with Mitch Slevc, Educator Performer at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, in order to […]
There’s reading classic kids’ books and looking at the pictures; and then there’s interacting with them to create something new. One of the best things about reading to kids comes from revisiting and sharing the wonder of beloved stories. Do you take your children flying through the night in a dough suit a la Maurice […]
Everyone’s beloved storybook returns when the Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents its annual Theatre for Young Audiences production. Designed for PreK through third grade students, this play expands Margaret Wise Brown’s children’s book into a full-scale production. Inspired by the simple yet compelling illustrations by Clement Hurd, Goodnight Moon is perfect for schools […]
Developed by DCPA Education and Community Engagement | education@dcpa.org | 303.446.4892 In the Great Green Room is a resource of five lesson plans that provide you and your classroom or family with five pre-show sessions in anticipation of attending the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ production of Goodnight Moon. Each session is designed […]
Thanks to the Denver Public Library, we’re delighted to provide these library resources to enhance your theatre experience of our Theatre for Young Audiences production of Goodnight Moon. READ Goodnight Sounds by Debbie S. Miller, illustrated by Michelle Jing Chan What sounds lull you to sleep? Listen closely and you might just notice the […]
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