The year is 1962, and in the Billy Rose Theatre (now the Nederlander Theatre) on Broadway, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is about to take the stage for the first time. The 1960s were a tumultuous time, dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights protests, and political unrest. Let’s take a deeper look […]
A Deep Dive into the Early 1960s
/in Theatre Company, General/by Emma HolstThe year is 1962, and in the Billy Rose Theatre (now the Nederlander Theatre) on Broadway, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is about to take the stage for the first time. The 1960s were a tumultuous time, dominated by the Vietnam War, Civil Rights protests, and political unrest. Let’s take a deeper look […]
First Look: Director Margot Bordelon talks about Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at first rehearsal
/in Theatre Company, Community Engagement, Meet the Cast/by DCPA PressMargot Bordelon directs the DCPA Theatre Company’s production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? She addressed the cast and crew on the first day of rehearsals by sharing her reflections on the play, its relevance to current issues and the questions she hopes they explore as a company. I remember the precise moment […]
DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for World Premiere In the Upper Room
/in Theatre Company/by DCPA PressThe DCPA Theatre Company is proud to announce the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of In the Upper Room in the Kilstrom Theatre running February 11 through March 13, 2022. Inspired by her own family, playwright Beaufield Berry shows “what it is to love people that drive you crazy,” and how […]
DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for the World Premiere Musical Rattlesnake Kate
/in Theatre Company/by DCPA PressWith music and lyrics by Neyla Pekarek and book by Karen Hartman.
A Troubled World in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
/in Theatre Company/by DCPA PressEdward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, playing January 7 through March 6 in The Singleton Theatre, examines the human capacity for denial and fantasy through the intense and troubled marriage of a university couple, George and Martha. The play begins as they return from a party hosted by Martha’s father, the president of the […]
The Director’s Take: Joel Ferrell on The Other Josh Cohen
/in Community Engagement, Cabaret, General, Meet the Cast/by DCPA PressJoel Ferrell is returning to Denver to direct The Other Josh Cohen in the Garner Galleria Theatre, so the NewsCenter tossed a few questions and he lobbed back answers like you would throw a well-packed snowball. DCPA: How would you describe the show in your own words? JOEL: The show is a celebration of […]
Season’s Eatin’s
/in Theatre Company, Community Engagement/by Madison StoutBy Madison Stout “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” Time to enjoy holiday favorites once again at the theatre. Whether continuing the annual tradition of watching A Christmas Carol, or seeing Broadway hits like Disney’s The Lion King, join theatre lovers across the city and celebrate the holidays with live theatre. Before […]
The Choir of Man
/in Theatre Company, Community Engagement/by DCPA PressThe pub at the heart of community in The Choir of Man. The Choir of Man started as “a motley group of singers, performers, actors, poets with the idea of celebrating pub culture” according to performer Mark Loveday in an interview with People, and it evolved into a show that celebrates community and shared experience. […]
Bonfils Matching Gift
/in Theatre Company, Education, Community Engagement/by DCPA PressHelen Bonfils loved the theatre. While a stage career was frowned upon by her father and Denver Post co-founder Frederick Bonfils, following his passing she put her considerable resources and passion into making sure Colorado residents had access to the performing arts. Consider that she created the former Bonfils Memorial Theatre on Colfax (now Tattered […]
Casting Complete for DCPA Cabaret’s The Other Josh Cohen
/in Press, Broadway, Cabaret, Meet the Cast/by DCPA Press