“WeFundCulture” isn’t just a hashtag. In the Denver metro area, it is entirely true to say, we fund culture. Beyond the tickets you buy for shows, theater, concerts, museums, festivals, dance and a host of other cultural events and experiences, our community dedicates specific tax dollars to supporting more than 300 cultural organizations. Through the […]
For Every Pothole, There’s a Pony Ride, so Stay in the Saddle
/in Cabaret, General/by DCPA PressAdvice from America’s favorite Tupperware Lady, Dixie Longate Momma always used to say, “Well, you bought the ticket, now you gotta go for the ride.” She also said lots of stuff about goats, mostly because we didn’t have one but I know she always wanted one, but that’s not what I’m focused on here. I’m focused on […]
How to Celebrate the Great Bard in Colorado
/in Community Engagement, General/by Linnea CovingtonFew writers have been as universally celebrated as William Shakespeare, and even though one may feel they know the Bard’s prose well, it never gets old. Nor does watching the plays live, hearing his sonnets and enjoying interpretations of the stories through countless means. Whether heading to a live performance, planning the next character study, […]
The Roar of the Bobby G’s
/in Bobby G Awards Legacy/by Suzanne Yoe“Raise the roof,” “sonic boom,” and “break the sound barrier” are somewhat pale descriptions of the cacophony that emanated from the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on May 18. More than 2,000 students, families and educators attended the 9th Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards and the enthusiasm was thunderous. This annual awards ceremony spotlights […]
The Book of Mormon Is a Global Phenomenon
/in Uncategorized/by DCPA PressNot just any musical wins nine Tony Awards, a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, and tours in 13 countries around the world, all while playing to packed audiences on Broadway for over 14 years. But then, The Book of Mormon, a musical comedy by “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and […]
Seven Added Broadway Attractions Including a Warm Homecoming for Disney’s Frozen
/in Press, Breaking News, Broadway, Cabaret, General/by DCPA PressDenver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway & Cabaret announces seven added attractions to the 2023/24 season: Jesus Christ Superstar, CHICAGO, The Improvised Shakespeare Company®, Hairspray, Shrek The Musical, The Cher Show and Disney’s Frozen. The DCPA presented the pre-Broadway engagement of Disney’s Frozen in 2017 at The Buell Theatre. Subscribers receive priority access to […]
Sunset Cinema Summer Series at the Arts Complex
/in Community Engagement, General/by Emma HolstThe community favorite summer series Sunset Cinema is returning to the Denver Performing Arts Complex. This annual outdoor movie series, put on by Denver Arts & Venues in partnership with Denver Film, brings families, friends, and neighbors together to enjoy a night “out” at the cinema. This year, Sunset Cinema’s theme is “Films for Foodies,” […]
Drive-in Becomes drive-INN in San Luis Valley
/in Community Engagement, General/by Cynthia BarnesWhen the first drive-in — the Camden Theater in Pennsauken, New Jersey — opened in 1933, movies with sound had only been around for six years. The popularity of these open-air cinemas spread slowly, but by the late 1950s there were more than 4,000 outdoor screens across the country. It was in this heyday that […]
SCFD: We Fund Culture
/in Community Engagement, General/by DCPA Press“WeFundCulture” isn’t just a hashtag. In the Denver metro area, it is entirely true to say, we fund culture. Beyond the tickets you buy for shows, theater, concerts, museums, festivals, dance and a host of other cultural events and experiences, our community dedicates specific tax dollars to supporting more than 300 cultural organizations. Through the […]
Photo Recap: 2023 Bobby G Awards
/in Bobby G Awards Legacy, Photo Gallery/by Emma HolstThe Bobby G Awards took place on May 18 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Over a thousand people were in attendance to celebrate the achievements of high school musical theatre programs from across the state. Take a look at some of the photos from the ceremony below!
Meet Camille Nugent and Connor O’Brian: 2023 Bobby G Award Winners
/in Bobby G Awards Legacy/by Emma HolstCongratulations to Camille Nugent and Connor O’Brian, this year’s Outstanding Lead Performers at the Bobby G Awards! Camille performed as Alice Murphy in Fossil Ridge High School’s Bright Star, and Connor portrayed Shakespeare in Lakewood High School’s Something Rotten – the production that also snagged the Outstanding Overall Production Award. They will make their Broadway […]