Have you ever thought about spelling words like dowdy, Shetland, or goober? In order to win The Denver Post‘s 83rd Annual Colorado State Spelling Bee, these were just a few of the shorter idioms contestants ticked out. Longer words included splenetic, portentous, and cornucopia. And some words weren’t even recognized by Microsoft Word’s spell check, […]
Hitchcock Trivia
/in Theatre Company, General/by Suzanne YoeAs the culmination to its 2022/23 season, the DCPA Theatre Company is remounting the classic whodunnit, The 39 Steps. This parody of John Buchan’s novel (and the subsequent 1935 film adaptation directed by Alfred Hitchcock) is brought to life by a cast of four playing more than 50 characters. Prepare for the hysterics with this […]
Disney’s Aladdin North American Tour Trivia Questions
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressAlan Menken: The Musical Maestro Behind Aladdin
/in Broadway, General/by Michael LassellEarning a staggering number of accolades for his work on The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and the film version of Aladdin, amongst many others, Alan Menken is an undisputed master of the stage and film musical. For this stage version of Aladdin, he reveals that he had a very particular vision. “It’s always […]
MAMMA MIA! Denver Launches the 25th Anniversary National Tour
/in Broadway, General/by Heidi BoskA mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. Now, the much-loved hit musical is back, and Denver will […]
Hear from the Playwrights: 2023 Colorado New Play Summit
/in Theatre Company, General, New Play Summit/by Emma HolstAs one of the few spaces for new play development in the West, the Colorado New Play Summit serves as a beacon to both aspiring and established playwrights as they develop new work. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) has been committed to supporting new work since its inception in 1979. In the […]
A Day at the Spelling Bee
/in Cabaret, General/by Linnea CovingtonHave you ever thought about spelling words like dowdy, Shetland, or goober? In order to win The Denver Post‘s 83rd Annual Colorado State Spelling Bee, these were just a few of the shorter idioms contestants ticked out. Longer words included splenetic, portentous, and cornucopia. And some words weren’t even recognized by Microsoft Word’s spell check, […]
Local Challah Featured in Fiddler on the Roof
/in Broadway, General/by Emma HolstFiddler on the Roof audiences will see locally made loaves of bread featured in the Broadway National Touring production. In Denver, special batches of challah from a local bakery will be shared by the actors on the Buell Theatre stage. Jenna Gragg, Assistant General Manager at the Jewish Cultural Center (JCC) Mizel Arts and Culture […]
Remembering Chaim Topol: Fiddler on the Roof‘s Tevye
/in Broadway, General/by Khaleel Hayes8 Fascinating Facts About the Actor Who Breathed Life into Fiddler on the Roof’s Tevye on the Stage and Big Screen Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor who portrayed Fiddler on the Roof’s Tevye on stage for decades and in the 1971 movie adaption, died on March 8 in Tel Aviv. His son, Omar, confirmed his […]
1776 Mural on Display at The Renaissance Hotel
/in Broadway, General/by Heidi BoskHow is my story a part of American history? In creating the Declaration of Independence, what mattered? How can we hold this history as a predicament versus an affirming myth? How does an honest reckoning with our past help us move forward together? In preparation for the pre-Broadway engagement of American Repertory Theater at Harvard […]
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock Received the 2023 Spotlight Award at Saturday Night Alive
/in Theatre Company, General/by Emma HolstThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ annual gala, Saturday Night Alive, was held last Saturday, March 11, 2023. During the evening’s celebration, the Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award was presented to Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock. This award is given annually to an individual or organization who has made significant contributions to the DCPA. […]