¡Que viva el Quixote! Set in the fictional modern-day Texas border town of La Plancha, Quixote and his luckless but trusty sidekick, Sancho, embark on a fantastical quest in search of long-lost love. Infused with imagination, comedy, and Tejano music, Quixote Nuevo reveals the joys and perils of facing down Death and becoming the hero […]
Toulouse-Lautrec: His work epitomizes the Moulin Rouge
/in Broadway, General/by Suzanne YoeHenri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) was a French artist during the post-impressionist movement who produced the original iconic imagery of the Moulin Rouge. Despite being born into one of the oldest noble families in the country, he spent his adult life amid dancers, actors and artists enjoying a rather bohemian lifestyle. As The Art Story describes: […]
Stephen Christopher Anthony: Denver’s Evan Hansen
/in Broadway, General, Meet the Cast/by DCPA PressDear Evan Hansen launched its first national tour in Denver in 2018. Cast as the alternate Evan Hansen, Stephen Christopher Anthony performed the groundbreaking, Tony Award® winning musical for rapt audiences. As the current tour makes its way through the country, audiences will see Anthony again as the full-time Evan Hansen. The Denver Center for […]
Behind the Scenes: Outstanding Chorus Nominees – Bobby G Awards 2022
/in Bobby G Awards Legacy/by Carly PhilpottIt’s the classic coming-of-age movie scene: parts in the school musical are announced, and all the actors happy with their roles are those cast in leading positions, whose voices lead the biggest numbers. If all you’ve seen are these movies, you’re probably under the impression that being a part of the ensemble, who supports the […]
Peek Behind the Curtain: Outstanding Costume Design for the 2022 Bobby G Awards
/in Bobby G Awards Legacy/by Emma HolstCostumes can make or break a Broadway musical. They provide context for the show, like time period and location, they help establish characters’ personalities and circumstances, and they support the style and aesthetic of the production. Imagine The Lion King without masks or Les Misérables with everyone dressed in jeans. In high school musical theatre, […]
Early Arts Education to Broadway: Costume and Set Design for Moulin Rouge! The Musical
/in Broadway, General/by Emma HolstAt the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), we provide arts education for children through our year-round acting classes. A signature DCPA summer experience? The Musical Madness, Musical Mayhem, and Musical Mania courses where children create original ten-minute musicals. These classes have been a longstanding trademark of the DCPA summer sessions since their inception […]
First Look: Quixote Nuevo
/in Theatre Company, General/by DCPA Press¡Que viva el Quixote! Set in the fictional modern-day Texas border town of La Plancha, Quixote and his luckless but trusty sidekick, Sancho, embark on a fantastical quest in search of long-lost love. Infused with imagination, comedy, and Tejano music, Quixote Nuevo reveals the joys and perils of facing down Death and becoming the hero […]
Eye for Scenery: Dear Evan Hansen
/in Broadway, General/by David KorinsIf there is a triple threat in scenic design, it may be David Korins. Known for an illustrious career in Broadway, TV and music, Korins was tapped to bring Dear Evan Hansen to visual life on stage. His resumé includes Tony nominations for Hamilton and War Paint as well as designs for Bandstand, Misery, Motown, […]
Cats of the Cats Cast
/in Broadway, General/by Heidi BoskSay “cats of the Cats cast” three times fast and you might be chasing your own tail. Andrew Lloyd Webber filled his alley with more than two dozen cats, but they aren’t the only beloved felines around. Meet the cats (and dogs) of Cats cast members as well as some local Cats-inspired pets. PETS OF […]
Casting Announced for David Byrne and Mala Gaonkar’s World Premiere Immersive Production Theater of the Mind
/in Off-Center/by DCPA PressThe DCPA Off-Center is proud to announce the full casting for the world premiere immersive production Theater of the Mind by multi-award-winning artist David Byrne and writer Mala Gaonkar running August 31 – December 18, 2022.
Outstanding Lead Actress Nominees: Bobby G Awards 2022
/in Bobby G Awards Legacy/by Emma HolstThe Bobby G Awards is a regional high school musical theatre awards ceremony that celebrates educators and students from all over Colorado. The event will take place on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00p.m. in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. General admission tickets are available now for only $10 each. Let’s take a closer look at […]