DCPA Tip: How to See Great Theatre in Denver on a Budget

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 […]

DCPA Announces New Board Leadership and Trustees

Following its recent June Board of Trustees meeting, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) announced changes to its board, including the election of a new Vice Chair, a fond farewell to two outgoing trustees, and the appointment of four new board members whose expertise spans arts administration, philanthropy, finance, law, healthcare research, and […]

DCPA Tip: How to Select the Best Seat (Without Overthinking It)

A Guide to Finding Your Perfect View  One of the most common questions the DCPA Box Office receives is also one of the hardest to answer:  “What’s the best seat?”  The truth is, there isn’t just one answer.  The best seat depends on the performance, the venue, your budget, and the kind of experience you’re looking for. A front-row seat at a Broadway musical […]

Public Speaking Coaching: How One Professional Found Her Voice Through Theatre-Based Training

The Power of the Pause The best public speakers aren’t born. Confidence at the podium is built through preparation, practice, and purposeful coaching. When Delanie Baumgartner enrolled in one-on-one public speaking coaching through the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), her goal was clear: become more confident speaking in front of groups. As a […]

Denver’s Diana Dresser Selected for Prestigious Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship

Denver-based actress, choreographer, director, and teaching artist Diana Dresser was selected as one of ten individuals across the nation to participate in this year’s Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship, a prestigious week-long master class and retreat. Taking place July 12-19, the eight-day program included a daily master class with actress Phylicia Rashad. Held at Ten Chimneys, the estate […]

Phamaly’s 504: The Musical

The moment a community stops asking to belong and claims it   Phamaly Theatre Company has been “cripping” the theatrical canon for nearly four decades, reimagining what theatre looks like and who it’s built for. About Phamaly From its inaugural show, Guys and Dolls in 1990, to last year’s Pippin in partnership with the Denver Center […]

From the Bobby Gs to New York City

Grayson Allensworth and Gillian Reynolds Perform at the Minskoff Theatre On June 22, 116 high school students from across America stood on the largest stage of their lives…thus far. Each was recognized as the Outstanding Lead Performer in their state’s high school musical theatre awards program. For Colorado, those were Grayson Allensworth of the Denver […]

DCPA Tip: Your First Visit to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts

Seeing a DCPA show for the first time? You’re in the right place. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.   The Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents touring Broadway hits and produces original theatre right here in Denver, with performances happening in multiple venues throughout downtown’s Arts Complex. Whether you’re planning […]

DCPA Tip: How to Choose the Right Denver Center for the Performing Arts Subscription (Without the Guesswork)

A Simple Guide to DCPA Subscriptions Whether you’re a lifelong theatre lover or just experienced your first show, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of live theatre. Subscribing is the best way to keep the magic going and never miss a must-see moment. There comes a time many people hit while browsing Denver Center for […]

DCPA Tip: Getting to the Show Without the Stress, A Downtown Denver Insider’s Guide

Parking, transit, timing and turning your night at the theatre into something worth arriving early for   A night at the theatre should feel like something you get to do, not something you manage. And in many ways, arriving at the Denver Performing Arts Complex is easier than people fear. Yes, downtown Denver is active, […]