One hundred years ago, frontierswoman Kate Slaughterback (1893-1969) and her 3-year-old son were riding horseback when they came across a rattlesnake migration. Not one for antics, the fearless Kate unsheathed her rifle, took aim, and shot as many of the snakes as she could. But it was one to 140: daunting at best, disastrous at […]
DCPA Behind the Scenes Tours Give Visitors a Dash of History and Drama
/in Community Engagement, General/by Linnea CovingtonThere’s more to the Denver Performing Arts Complex than just stunning performances, and taking a tour showcases the wonder that makes theatre so great. When the former Auditorium Theatre at 14th & Curtis streets opened in 1908, it started with a bang. Or more specifically, an epic snowball fight. In a push to impress the […]
& Juliet: The Creative Process
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressAhead of & Juliet‘s stop at the Buell Theatre from June 4-15, take a look at these behind-the-scenes videos. Learn more about the production’s book, music, choreography, and costume design. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches […]
From Gramophone to iPhone, the Music Never Stops
/in Community Engagement, General/by Cynthia BarnesAs long as there have been humans, there has been music. But until the late 1800s, the only way to experience music was to hear it live, performed within earshot. All that began to change when Parisian Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville captured a snippet of the French folk song “Au Clair de la Lune” on […]
Winners Announced for 2025 Bobby G Awards
/in Press, Bobby G Awards, Education, General/by Emma HolstHundreds of students and educators were joined by family and friends at the Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards on May 16 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Performances by the five nominated Outstanding Overall Production schools took place throughout the evening as well as a medley sung by the ten nominated Outstanding Lead […]
Paying It Forward: Generational Philanthropy & Morgridge Family Foundation
/in Education, General/by Suzanne YoeIn 2019, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts established the Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award to recognize individuals and organizations that advance the DCPA’s mission. Named after former DCPA Chairman & CEO Dan Ritchie, award recipients are those who are passionate about the way in which theatre and arts education can engage and inspire […]
Some legends never die. They just get better.
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeOne hundred years ago, frontierswoman Kate Slaughterback (1893-1969) and her 3-year-old son were riding horseback when they came across a rattlesnake migration. Not one for antics, the fearless Kate unsheathed her rifle, took aim, and shot as many of the snakes as she could. But it was one to 140: daunting at best, disastrous at […]
DCPA Announces the Return of Theatre for Young Audiences Favorite, Goodnight Moon
/in Press, Breaking News, Education, General/by DCPA PressDenver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is proud to announce the return of the Theatre for Young Audiences audience favorite, Goodnight Moon, based on the beloved children’s book written by Margaret Wise Brown and illustrated by Clement Hurd. The DCPA will stage 155 student matinee and public performances of this whimsical musical tailored for […]
And the Nominees Are… DCPA’s Ties to the 2025 Tonys
/in Broadway, Theatre Company, General/by DCPA PressOn May 1, the American Theatre Wing announced the 2025 Tony Award nominees. Two Denver-bound shows, two actors, and four designers were among those singled out for recognition. ENGLISH by Sanaz Toosi Nominated for Best Play Additional Nominations: Tala Ashe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role/Play Marjan Neshat for Best Performance […]
The Heart of Denver’s Black Culture: Five Points
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeFrom the archives: this article was originally published on January 12, 2023 If Denver’s Black culture has a heart, it is beating loud and strong in Five Points. Located at the intersection of 26th Avenue, 27th Street, Washington Street and Welton Street — four roads that create five vertices — is what was once known […]