Following a year of uncertainty, the 2020 Tony Awards took place on Sunday, September 26 with an air of celebration. After over 18 months of shutdown on Broadway, the long-delayed ceremony came just as many productions finally reopened their doors. The evening was full of notable wins, outstanding performances, and a few Denver Center for […]
DCPA Theatre Company Announces Playwrights for the 16th Annual Colorado New Play Summit
/in Archive, Theatre Company, New Play Summit/by DCPA PressThe 16th annual festival will take place over two weekends, February 25-26 and March 4-6, and feature readings of new plays by James Ijames, Kimber Lee, Leonard Madrid, and Kirsten Potter.
Lester Ward: Remembering the Former DCPA President, COO and Trustee
/in Archive, Community Engagement, General/by DCPA PressOn Wednesday, October 20, former DCPA President, COO and Trustee Lester Ward passed away. While our lights are dimmed, our appreciation for his 46-years of service will continue to be heard in every round of applause for decades to come.
DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for A Christmas Carol
/in Archive, Theatre Company/by DCPA PressThe DCPA Theatre Company is proud to announce the full cast and creative team for the return of A Christmas Carol in the newly renovated Wolf Theatre running November 19 through December 26.
4 DCPA connections to the 2020 Tony Awards
/in Archive, Theatre Company, Events, General/by DCPA PressFollowing a year of uncertainty, the 2020 Tony Awards took place on Sunday, September 26 with an air of celebration. After over 18 months of shutdown on Broadway, the long-delayed ceremony came just as many productions finally reopened their doors. The evening was full of notable wins, outstanding performances, and a few Denver Center for […]
Judi Wolf: DCPA Trustee, Benefactress and The Red Wolf
/in Archive, Theatre Company, Events, General/by John MooreJudi Wolf doesn’t merely walk into a room. She floats. Like when she floated into The Buell Theatre for the opening of the Broadway-bound The Little Mermaid in 2007 dressed to the gills as Ariel’s mother wearing a stunning, ocean-themed blue and turquoise dress. “The Red Wolf,” as she is affectionately known, held fish-shaped balloons […]
A “camp-ier” Camp Christmas
/in Archive, Off-Center/by Suzanne YoeIf ever there was a King of Christmas, it might just be Lakewood’s very own Lonnie Hanzon. But instead of donning a crown, Hanzon takes on the role of Camp Director when DCPA Off-Center’s Camp Christmas opens at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. What started three years ago in Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace can no longer be […]
DCPA Theatre Company Announces the Full Cast and Creative Team for World Premiere Wild Fire
/in Archive, Breaking News, Theatre Company/by DCPA PressWild Fire will feature real Colorado stories and songs written by Colorado bands The DCPA Theatre Company, the producing regional theatre arm of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), is proud to announce the full casting and creative team for the world premiere of playwright Jessica Kahkoska’s Wild Fire. “Wild Fire is a […]
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company to Return to the Stage with Wild Fire — a Theatrical Concert Performing Statewide at Three Outdoor Colorado Venues
/in Archive, Breaking News, Theatre Company/by DCPA PressWild Fire will feature real Colorado stories and songs written by Colorado bands DENVER, CO – The DCPA Theatre Company is excited to announce the theatrical concert premiere Wild Fire, performing at three Colorado venues statewide in August. Wild Fire is a one-of-a-kind theatrical event created by Colorado playwright Jessica Kahkoska celebrating the resilience and […]
One Heart, United an Original Play Written by Local LGBTQ Youth
/in Archive, Education, Community Engagement/by Madison StoutEvery June, millions of people around the world don the colors of the rainbow and douse themselves in glitter to celebrate Pride. This year is no different. After last year’s virtual Pride celebrations, Denver Pride, produced by The LGBTQ Center on Colfax, is offering a hybrid celebration. For those who want to participate in person, […]
5 Tips for Beginning Actors
/in Archive, Education/by DCPA PressWhen the Denver Center for the Performing Arts asked actors who have performed on local stages, “What advice would you give someone who was just beginning their journey with acting?”, here are five of their responses: Know Yourself “I say the most important thing is know who you are, who you want to be, and […]