Denver’s lion population will soon be doubling. On October 23, Simba, Nala, and their fellow big cats will return to the Buell Theatre for the Denver Center’s production of The Lion King. In anticipation of the pride’s arrival, I spoke with some of the wildlife experts at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, where Denver’s real-life lions […]
Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to A Christmas Carol
/in Theatre Company, General/by Denver Public LibraryThe Denver Public Library recommends these library resources to enhance your theatre experience of A Christmas Carol. READ A Christmas Bestiary by John Kenn Mortensen (2023) This graphic novel is an essential guidebook to all the horrors that await us during the darkest time of the year, from common creatures such as Baba Yaga […]
The Pride of Denver
/in Broadway, Community Engagement/by Collin Van SonDenver’s lion population will soon be doubling. On October 23, Simba, Nala, and their fellow big cats will return to the Buell Theatre for the Denver Center’s production of The Lion King. In anticipation of the pride’s arrival, I spoke with some of the wildlife experts at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, where Denver’s real-life lions […]
Finding the Heartbeat in The Notebook
/in Broadway, Events, Uncategorized/by Lisa KennedySentimentality is often scrutinized. Rightly so — let the teary among us admit. Yet, in the hands of people who appreciate its power but also believe it has integrity, the sentimental can be more than merely moving or easily nostalgic. Enter singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and writer Bekah Brunstetter, the tag team responsible for the musical […]
Activity Central: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
/in Broadway, Events, General/by DCPA PressNearly 70 years after How the Grinch Stole Christmas was published, the story is as popular as ever. Before you bring your little tykes to the theatre to see the live musical on stage, ignite their creativity with these activities inspired by the original illustrations and story by Dr. Seuss himself. COLORING SHEETS COOKING […]
Fun Facts & Trivia from Who-ville
/in Broadway, Events/by DCPA PressSince 1957, How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been a staple of the holiday season. Generations have grown up with the story of the curmudgeonly green creature who learns that “Maybe Christmas…doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” Test your knowledge of the story with this trivia from Who-ville followed […]
Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
/in Community Engagement, Cabaret, Events, General/by Denver Public LibraryThe Denver Public Library recommends these resources to enhance your theatre experience of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors. READ Bloodsucking Fiends by Christopher Moore Jody, an insurance claims clerk turned vampire, and her human boyfriend Tommy navigate their unconventional relationship and deal with the challenges of being part of the San Francisco vampire underworld. […]
Got Broadway? The Colorado Symphony Sure Does
/in Community Engagement, Events, Other Theatres/by Linnea CovingtonHit Broadway shows aren’t limited to the theatre, the musical talents hit just as well through the orchestra, no matter the style. One of the best things about theatre and concerts comes in how well they can mesh and/or play off each other. Experience the sensation through the lens of the Colorado Symphony and the […]
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for A Christmas Carol
/in Press, Theatre Company, Events, General/by DCPA PressThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Theatre Company is excited to announce the full casting and creative team of Denver’s favorite holiday tradition, A Christmas Carol. “Every year, we return to this timeless story not just for its festive spirit, but for its enduring message of hope,” said Artistic Director Chris Coleman. […]
Dramatic Learning: Where Creativity Meets Curriculum
/in Education, General/by Madison StoutWhat if learning math felt like rehearsing a dance? What if science came alive through movement and storytelling? At the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), this isn’t hypothetical; it’s the foundation of Dramatic Learning, a program that integrates theatre into core subjects. For nearly 30 years, the DCPA has partnered with Colorado educators […]
Denver Arts Week Offers New Discoveries and Surprising Benefits
/in Community Engagement, Events, General/by Courtney Drake-McDonoughDenver Arts Week returns November 7-16, 2025. The annual event provides Colorado residents and visitors with hundreds of opportunities to experience the wide variety of options the state’s arts scene has to offer, whether that’s revisiting an old favorite, or discovering a new venue or event. Denver Arts Week is about more than just […]