Did you know there are more than 30 Asian ethnicities in the Denver area? There are not just Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Vietnamese and Indians (South Asians) here. There are many other identities that fall under the Asian American Pacific Islander label: Cambodians, Lao people, Mongolians, native Hawaiian, Burmese, Pakistani, Filipino and more. And the easiest […]
A Conversation with Seema Sueko, director of The Chinese Lady
/in Theatre Company, General/by Gil AsakawaThe story of immigrants to the United States is often hazy in history. We learn about Columbus and later, the pilgrims, but not so much about other arrivals to our shores (or the African slaves, or the indigenous peoples who were already here). Immigration from China to America began in earnest in 1849, when gold […]
Greek Wines: history, uses and where to find them
/in Broadway, General/by Suzanne YoeThe ancient Greeks were definitely on to something. First, you’ve got your Greek gods — fearsome, fanciful and fun to fantasize about. Then, it’s the cradle of Western civilization complete with the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy and literature, political science, the Olympic Games and…theatre. You also have three stunning blue seas — Mediterranean, Aegean, […]
Insight into Hadestown
/in Exclusive/by DCPA PressTo return to the DCPA Subscriber News Center, click here. Anaïs Mitchell, Hadestown writer and composer, & Rachel Chavkin, Broadway director of Hadestown Q&A Q: What inspired Hadestown? ANAÏS MITCHELL: I was just at the beginning of a career as a singer-songwriter and I was driving from one tip gig to another when the melody […]
Movie-to-Musical Adaptations: Pretty Woman and more!
/in Broadway, General/by Emma HolstFor decades, movies with big hearts and larger than life stories have received a special makeover treatment. From Hollywood blockbusters to cult-classics and everything in between, movie-to-musical adaptations can be found all over Broadway, in the musical theatre archives, and on tours across the world. At the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) alone, […]
Hadestown’s Hope and Healing Powers
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressThe fact that Hadestown feels so relevant may seem surprising, considering that its composition started more than a decade ago. Mitchell conceived “Wait for Me,” a fiery declaration song at the center of the score, several years before Hadestown saw a Broadway stage, early in her singer-songwriter career. “I was driving from one tip gig […]
Golden Arts Scene Poised to Strike it Rich
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeIf you’re looking for a cultural gold mine in Colorado, look no further than the aptly named City of Golden. Founded in 1859, this former gold rush town is experiencing a cultural renaissance with three major redevelopment projects in the mining pan. THE HEART OF GOLDEN The Heart of Golden project is backed by the […]
Miners Alley Playhouse: Envisioning a cultural gold rush in Golden
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeNestled just a block off of the main strip in Golden, Colorado is what, at first glance, appears to be the former family-owned Meyer Hardware Store. But back in 2013, Len Matheo, Artistic & Executive Director of Miners Alley Playhouse saw something more. “The first time I entered the building,” said Matheo, “I thought, ‘this […]
Diversity and the Dynamic Women Behind Hadestown
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressCreating a new benchmark for Broadway, Hadestown demanded that theater make space for diverse voices. The show’s modern premise reflects the values of our changing culture through a transformative musical experience that reimagines Greek mythology. In 2019, it garnered 14 Tony Award nominations, winning eight of them, including Best New Musical. Critics praised the show […]
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival: Connecting the community through culture and competition
/in Community Engagement, General/by Gil AsakawaDid you know there are more than 30 Asian ethnicities in the Denver area? There are not just Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Vietnamese and Indians (South Asians) here. There are many other identities that fall under the Asian American Pacific Islander label: Cambodians, Lao people, Mongolians, native Hawaiian, Burmese, Pakistani, Filipino and more. And the easiest […]
Cap Off Your Visit to Theater of the Mind with The Neuro Nightcap
/in Off-Center, General/by DCPA PressThis fall, celebrate the Denver debut of the highly-anticipated Theater of the Mind immersive theater experience (Aug. 31-Dec.18) with its hotel partner, The Ramble Hotel, Death & Co Denver and their neuro cocktail experiences. Created by multi-award winning artist and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne (American Utopia, Talking Heads, Here Lies Love) and writer Mala […]