The holidays are here and with them comes Camp Christmas, Lonnie Hanzon’s vast winter wonderland of all things Santa, ornaments, gingerbread and lights at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. This year, said Hanzon, it will be bigger, better, have more lights, and offer visitors even more Christmas. “It’s really exciting to be back at the same […]
DCPA’s John Ekeberg Named President of Independent Presenters Network
/in Press, Breaking News, Broadway, General/by DCPA PressThe Independent Presenters Network (IPN) resumed its biennial meeting in London last month. The meeting, which is usually held every two years, was on hold for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the 2022 meeting, a new executive committee, approved by the full membership, was selected. The committee will serve for three years. […]
Head South to the Town Hall Arts Center
/in Community Engagement, General/by Mindy SinkExpand your theater experiences this holiday season by going to Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center for a show. A LITTLE HISTORY Maybe you didn’t even realize that suburban Littleton has a historic downtown? Hop on the RTD Light Rail and get off at Littleton’s historic train depot to explore the three blocks of shops, restaurants, […]
Choose Your Own Holiday Adventure at Camp Christmas
/in Off-Center, General/by Linnea CovingtonThe holidays are here and with them comes Camp Christmas, Lonnie Hanzon’s vast winter wonderland of all things Santa, ornaments, gingerbread and lights at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. This year, said Hanzon, it will be bigger, better, have more lights, and offer visitors even more Christmas. “It’s really exciting to be back at the same […]
Rediscovering the “Sunshine of the Spirit” in A Christmas Carol
/in Theatre Company, General/by John MooreAnthony Powell is the ghost of A Christmas Carol past, present and future. Powell, the new director of the DCPA Theatre Company’s seasonal favorite, has himself performed as an actor in five Denver Center holiday stagings going all the way back to 1992. He played Bob Cratchit three times, Old Joe once and finally, in […]
Making the Most of Your Camp Christmas Time
/in Off-Center, General/by Mindy SinkIf you’re off to Camp Christmas, the holiday production created by artist Lonnie Hanzon, consider making a day — or night — of it in Lakewood’s Belmar area as you embrace the holiday spirit through November and December. As you select your timed entry you will be factoring in weather, the dietary needs of your […]
Bobby G Winner is Broadway Bound: Erik C. Peterson, 2013 Bobby G Award Winner
/in Bobby G Awards Legacy, Education, General/by Madison StoutIn 2013, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) launched The Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards to celebrate achievements in Colorado high school theatre. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the ceremony includes performances from nominees and award presentations. Nearly all award winners are high school students or faculty, but in its inaugural […]
Hidden Objects in A Christmas Carol
/in Theatre Company, General/by Suzanne YoeIn 1843, England was in an economic depression and yuletide cheer seemed to belong to a bygone era. Through the publication of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens intended to call out the social injustice of the period, but his little ghost story did more than that. Eager to recapture the holiday spirit, A Christmas Carol […]
Trivia: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressBefore Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Comes to Town, test your memory — and that of your little elf — with some trivia based on the original 1964 classic television special. QUESTIONS: What is the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist? What is the name of the snowman narrator? What […]
10 Fun Facts about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA Press1. While there are many reindeer in the North Pole, there is only 1 red-nosed reindeer, Rudolph. 2. Sam the Snowman’s pocket watch never changes time throughout the show. It always reads 2 o’clock. 3. Yukon Cornelius discovers the peppermint mine on his third prospecting attempt. 4. All of the human characters in Rudolph the […]
Coloring Pages for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressWhether you’re in elementary school or just a child at heart, everyone has a soft spot for Rudolph. Nurture that warmth and nostalgia with these coloring pages! Grab your crayons, markers, and colored pencils and bring your own Rudolph and friends to life. Click here to download the Rudolph and Santa coloring page. Click here […]