Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15. This national commemorative month recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors hailed from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts uplifts Hispanic voices onstage. During Hispanic Heritage […]
Denver: Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
/in Community Engagement, General/by Emma HolstHispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15. This national commemorative month recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors hailed from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts uplifts Hispanic voices onstage. During Hispanic Heritage […]
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
/in Press, Breaking News, Education, General/by DCPA PressThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is excited to announce the full casting and creative team for the fall Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” based on the popular children’s book series by Mo Willems. The DCPA will stage 110 student matinee and public performances […]
Death and Madness, Truth and Meaning: The Demands of Destiny in the Story of Hamlet
/in Theatre Company, General/by Barbara HortWe humans are very fond of our tender bodies and our clever brains, which explains a lot about our fears of Death and Madness. And that statement doesn’t apply only to modern humans, coddled by our sanitized lives and our careful culture. We’ve had those fears since always. Shakespeare’s King Richard II exclaims this, in […]
Erma Bombeck inspired women to find humor in their lives
/in Cabaret, General/by Jenni WarnerDenver-bound one-woman show celebrates journalist and mother who turned spotlight on the American housewife
William Dean Singleton: Upholding a Legacy
/in General/by Suzanne YoeStrangely enough, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts can trace its roots as far back as the booming Gold Rush era of the late 1800s when a man by the name of Frederick Bonfils and his partner bought one of a dozen “scandal sheets” of the day — The Denver Post. Bonfils turned that […]
Robert & Judi Newman Receive 2024 Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award
/in Events/by DCPA PressAt the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ 2024 Saturday Night Alive gala, Robert & Judi Newman were presented with the Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award. This award is given annually to an individual or organization who has made significant contributions to the DCPA. Watch the video below to hear from the Newmans.
Perfecting Shakespeare: Unleash Your Inner Bard
/in Community Engagement, General/by Madison StoutWhether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a budding performer, studying Shakespeare offers many benefits. From language mastery and versatility to emotional depth and physicality, diving into the world of William Shakespeare offers actors a chance to grow artistically, intellectually, and emotionally. Let’s explore some of the exciting classes and programs available in the area, including […]
Creating a Musical
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressKIMBERLY AKIMBO, the most award-winning production of the 2023 season, is a musical about growing up and growing old – in no particular order. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated […]
Finding the Perfect Performer: Casting Locally-Produced Plays
/in Theatre Company, General/by Linnea CovingtonWhen immersed in a live performance it’s easy to get swept away in the story and characters, forgetting sometimes you’re watching actors on a stage at all. It’s okay to be transported, but on the casting side, it took a lot of work to get there. Every single show produced at the Denver Center for […]
A Dynamic Duo: KIMBERLY AKIMBO’s Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire
/in Broadway, General/by Joanne OstrowKimberly Akimbo is one of those magical musicals that makes you wonder, “how did they pull that off?” An intimate, smart, deeply human musical that arrived on Broadway without a big star or a recognizable title, it nevertheless became the talk of the town by winning over audiences and critics alike and by making them […]