Non-profit theatre and the power of giving

By Megan Fevurly   This time of year is packed with donation appeals from non-profits, both big and small. The spirit of the holiday season makes the final few weeks of the year a big push for organizations to solicit gifts. And the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is no exception. The Development Department […]

Favorite memories of the Garner Galleria Theatre

Old timers still know it as StageWest. Die-hard theatre fans may remember it as simply the Galleria Theatre. But since 1996, it has been known as the Garner Galleria Theatre, named to honor Bob Garner, the original presenter of Broadway shows in Denver. This intimate, 210-seat cabaret theatre has hosted some of Denver’s longest-running and […]

1962: A formative year for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

As Joanne Ostrow observed in her article, Searching for truth amid life’s illusions, “Imagine the audience’s shock [on October 13] 1962 when Edward Albee’s first full-length play had its Broadway debut…. The devastating language, brutal wit and merciless puncturing of illusions— it was all new onstage.” But what were the events of the day that […]

Virginia Woolf: Searching for truth amid life’s illusions

  By Joanne Ostrow Imagine the audience’s shock in 1962 when Edward Albee’s first full-length play had its Broadway debut: On the set of a bland living room, the crude baiting and vicious game-playing of a middle-aged married couple unfolds like a prizefight. The devastating language, brutal wit and merciless puncturing of illusions— it was […]

Book Stars: Setting the stage for literacy

   What would it have been like to have Charlie Brown’s teacher? Wah wah, wah wah, wah wah…  Good grief!    A good teacher guides students to learn. A great teacher makes it fun. A DCPA Teaching Artist leaves an impression to last a lifetime.    DCPA Education offers everything from acting classes to playwriting […]

DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

The DCPA Theatre Company is proud to announce the full cast and creative team for Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in the newly renovated Singleton Theatre running January 7 through March 6, 2022.

Spotify

Follow the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Spotify featuring podcasts, performances and music that complements our upcoming plays, musicals and immersive experiences. Check back regularly for updates. Enjoy! MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Album SOME LIKE IT HOT Original Broadway Cast Recording MAMMA MIA! Musical Compilation & JULIET Original Broadway Cast Recording […]

Denver’s Gift Giving Guide

With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving around the corner, the holidays have once again arrived! To usher in the season, Denver has the best selection of unique shopping spots. From local artisans, craft shows, and holiday markets, there’s something for everyone on your list. Check out our picks for the best places for the best […]