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 […]
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 […]
Meet the 2025 Lead Performer Nominees
/in Bobby G Awards, Education, General/by Emma HolstAhead of this year’s Bobby G Awards, the DCPA’s annual celebration of high school musical theatre, meet the ten Lead Performer nominees. During the ceremony, taking place on May 16 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, these students will sing an original medley kicked off by last year’s Lead Performer winners, Gabi Karl and Caleb […]
Forbidden Broadway Returns
/in Cabaret, General/by Heidi BoskFrom the archives: this article was originally published on November 17, 2022 Forbidden Broadway returns to the Garner Galleria Theatre with Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song, roasting more than 30 Broadway hits. A New York sensation for over 35 years, the talented quintet of comic chameleons throws out pointed parodies at a dizzying […]
Colorado’s Favorite Bands for Pop Music
/in Community Engagement, General/by Cynthia BarnesFrom the archives: this article was originally published on August 16, 2023 No other musical category can encompass as many sub-genres as the term “pop music.” Emerging in the 1950s, “pop music” appealed to mainstream, and can encompass everything from country to emo to classic rock-and-roll. And while modern pop stars like Taylor Swift fill […]