An annual holiday tradition, Camp Christmas has fascinated thousands of people with its quirky charm, nostalgia, and brilliant cheer. It’s a maze of holiday spirit, filled to bursting with sentimentality, decorations, enchanting art, and more. It’s a place to get lost and connect with your childhood memories. But where did all of those trinkets come […]
Christmas Carols in the Victorian Age
/in Theatre Company, General/by Sally GassFrom the archives: this article was originally published on November 2, 2022 In England, caroling has always been an indispensable and joyous part of the Christmas holiday. Many of the earliest carols sung were preserved in a diary or “commonplace book” that was kept by Richard Hill, a grocer’s apprentice, between 1500 and 1536. Hill […]
Get Ready To Dazzle Your Kids With Jazz
/in Community Engagement, General/by Linnea CovingtonFinally the 26-year-old jazz club Dazzle has opened in its new home at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, and adding a cherry to the musical sundae is an affordable kids’ program every Saturday. “Part of why we are doing this is because some of our patrons are older and they will bring their grandkids into […]
6 Local Black-Owned Salons & Barbershops
/in Community Engagement, General/by Khaleel HayesDig Ruth Brown’s hairstyle in Miss Rhythm — The Legend of Ruth Brown, Tina’s changing styles in TINA — The Tina Turner Musical or namesake of the diner in Clyde’s? Check out these local Black and African-American-owned salons and barbershops and turn that on-stage inspiration into your own masterpiece. THE HAIR & IMAGE STUDIO (T.H.I.S.) […]
First Look: LITTLE RED
/in Photo Gallery, Education, General/by DCPA PressThis charming, song-infused retelling of Little Red Riding Hood finds Little Red at the center of new adventures and new ways of seeing familiar characters. With a wandering wolf, a gardening grandma, a forest at risk, and characters from other tales joining in, Little Red discovers her own power as a vital doer in her community. […]
Denver Launches 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA!
/in Broadway, General/by Emma HolstThe iconic musical, MAMMA MIA!, is returning to Denver to launch a new tour. You might be thinking, “new tour? I saw MAMMA MIA! at the Buell in 2002.” “MAMMA MIA! has played to millions of people around the world in hundreds of cities. Each new production is treated like a premiere,” said Executive Producer […]
How Rescue Dogs Are Trained to Play Sandy in Annie
/in Broadway, General/by Leigh SchepsIt’s no secret that the dog who plays Sandy in ANNIE has been stealing the spotlight at every show since the musical first premiered in 1976. And it’s no exception for the latest national touring production starring Rainier (Rainey) Treviño in the title role. Since ANNIE’s inception, Bill Berloni has been training the Sandys. The […]
Stanley Marketplace Restaurant Guide
/in Off-Center, General/by Emma HolstThis article was published on October 2, 2023. Restaurants and menu items listed below are subject to change. At Stanley Marketplace, you’ll find some of the best food and beverages in Aurora. It is home to over 50 local businesses, many of which are restaurants, but there are also stores, specialty markets, fitness centers, and […]
Q&A and Behind-the-Scenes with Camp Christmas Creator, Lonnie Hanzon
/in Off-Center, General/by Emma HolstAn annual holiday tradition, Camp Christmas has fascinated thousands of people with its quirky charm, nostalgia, and brilliant cheer. It’s a maze of holiday spirit, filled to bursting with sentimentality, decorations, enchanting art, and more. It’s a place to get lost and connect with your childhood memories. But where did all of those trinkets come […]
Henry’s Ex-Wives Get Their Say (and Sing) in SIX
/in Broadway, General/by Misha BersonWhat is so funny about a rich and powerful man who disposes of most of his six wives – who wind up “divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived,” as British children learn to memorize in history classes? The marital track record of Britain’s King Henry VIII is not a pretty one. And it is not […]
A Christmas Carol: The Gift That Keeps Giving
/in Theatre Company, General/by Misha BersonIn the winter of 1843 a novella appeared that captivated London readers. The first book run of the slim volume of 6,000 copies sold out quickly. A century later, two million copies had been purchased. And today it is hard to imagine the winter holiday season – or the American theatre — without Charles Dickens’ […]