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Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

Cabaret, Comedy

Nov 8, 2025 – May 10, 2026
Garner Galleria Theatre

DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS is a Bram-new comedy you can really sink your teeth into. Filled with clever wordplay and anything-goes pop culture references, it’s a 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic, perfect for audiences of all blood types.

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The Phantom of the Opera

Broadway, Drama, Musical

Mar 18 – Apr 5, 2026
Buell Theatre

“THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express
Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is back to thrill American audiences once again! A revitalized production featuring Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design, which was rapturously received by London critics when it reopened at His Majesty’s Theatre in 2021, will launch in a multi-year North American Tour in November 2025, premiering at the Buell Theatre in Denver March 18 – April 5, 2026.

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Next to Normal

Drama, Musical, Theatre Company

Apr 3 – May 3, 2026
Wolf Theatre

Winner of three Tony Awards, this “impeccable” (The Washington Post) pop-rock musical deploys wry humor and brutal honesty to explore how a family navigates their darkest hours.

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Hell’s Kitchen

Broadway, Musical

Apr 14 – 26, 2026
Buell Theatre

Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire – searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before – HELL’S KITCHEN, a new musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway.

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English

Play, Comedy, Drama, Theatre Company

Apr 17 – May 31, 2026
Singleton Theatre

Undeniably one of the best plays of the decade” (Variety), this Pulitzer Prize winner is a disarmingly funny and tender new play about the foibles of language and miscommunication.

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Hattitude Luncheon

Special Event

April 30, 2026

A high-energy, fashion-forward celebration in support of women in theatre. This beloved charitable event benefits projects of the Women’s Voices Fund, a first-of-its-kind initiative established by the DCPA to elevate and feature women playwrights and directors in the American theatre.

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Somewhere

Play, Drama, Musical, Theatre Company

May 1 – 31, 2026
Kilstrom Theatre

From the Tony Award-winning writer of The Inheritance and The Legend of Georgia McBride comes a music and dance-filled portrait of a tight-knit Puerto Rican family striving to make it in show business.

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Hadestown

Broadway, Drama, Musical

May 5 – 10, 2026
Buell Theatre

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

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Public Tours

This is your chance to explore behind the scenes! Discover the handcrafted artistry of the DCPA Theatre Company and the astonishing stages of the Denver Performing Arts Complex in our newly relaunched public tours.

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DCPA Theatre Classes

Classes

Take your craft to the next level with DCPA Education. Whether you’re an aspiring actor, an emerging playwright, a business professional building communication skills, or a parent seeking engaging programs for your child, our theatre classes offer something for every level of artist. Learn alongside seasoned professionals and a supportive community of peers. Spring & Summer Classes Still Available for Children & Teens! Spring Adult Classes On Sale NOW!

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MJ

Broadway, Drama, Musical

May 13 – 17, 2026
Buell Theatre
Back by overwhelming demand, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical MJ is making a victorious return to Denver. Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond Michael Jackson’s singular moves and signature sound, offering a rare glimpse at the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Don’t miss your chance to experience the show that’s electrifying sold-out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, London’s West End, and Hamburg, Germany once again to the Buell Theatre in May 2026.

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DCPA Gala: Saturday Night Alive

Special Event

June 13, 2026

Denver’s most fun charitable gala. No long programs. No endless speeches. Just pure celebration of the arts and the people who make it thrive. Join us for an unforgettable night featuring an elegant, seated dinner, a one-night-only performance by NYC-based artists and DCPA Education students, one of the largest online auctions in the region, and an electric after-party with dancing and a silent disco.

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THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY®

Cabaret, Comedy

May 27 – July 26, 2026
Garner Galleria Theatre

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents an evening of spontaneous comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare! Based on one audience suggestion (a title of a show that has never been written), the dazzling players create a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you’re wondering where the story is going…so are they!

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Play, Broadway

May 30 – Jun 21, 2026
Buell Theatre

Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Denver. Join Harry and his son on a mind-blowing new adventure—brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage.

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The Sound of Music

Broadway, Family-friendly, Musical

Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2026
Buell Theatre

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family features beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss.”

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Beetlejuice

Broadway, Comedy, Musical

Aug 4 – 9, 2026
Buell Theatre

Based on the Tim Burton film comes BEETLEJUICE, a musical comedy about making the most of every Day-O. Entertainment Weekly calls it “A FEAST FOR THE EYES AND THE SOUL!”

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504: The Musical

Musical, World Premiere

Aug 6 – Aug 23, 2026
Kilstrom Theatre

In 1977 San Francisco, disabled activists occupied a federal building for 25 days to demand enforcement of a landmark disability‑rights law. 504: The Musical reimagines those pivotal days of resistance with energy, heart, and resilience. Blending vibrant music and rich storytelling, it follows a community fighting for connection, identity, and hope during a moment of profound change

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Spamalot

Broadway, Comedy, Musical

Aug 11 – 23, 2026
Buell Theatre

SPAMALOT, which first galloped onto Broadway in 2005, features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. The original Broadway production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won three, including best musical. The musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, SPAMALOT features well-known song titles such as “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail” and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon.

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The Outsiders

Broadway, Drama, Musical

Sep 8 – 27, 2026
Buell Theatre

The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS. This classic coming-of- age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them. THE OUTSIDERS features a “tuneful and soul-bearing” (New York Stage Review) original score, “high-octane choreography” (New York Magazine), and a “sensational young cast” (The Wall Street Journal) that brings the show to life.

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The Who’s TOMMY

Broadway, Drama, Musical, Nontraditional

Oct 16 – 18, 2026
Buell Theatre

In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. And now, it’s back in a dazzling all-new production that feels more relevant than ever. Myth and spectacle combine in this fresh reinvention that includes the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior.

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Disney’s Beauty & the Beast

Broadway, Family-friendly, Musical

Oct 20 – Nov 7, 2026
Buell Theatre

Be Our Guest at Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s first North American touring production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. Members of the original creative team have reunited to bring this enchanting and timeless tale to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love.

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What a Glorious Feeling!

Cabaret, Musical

Nov 7, 2026 – April 4, 2027
Garner Galleria Theatre

There’s lightning in a bottle but a storm behind the scenes at the studio where Gene Kelly begins work on Singin’ in the Rain. One of the greatest movie musicals of all time is born in this intimate backstage play featuring the classic music, songs, and dance of golden-era MGM.

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Bluey’s Big Play

Play, Broadway, Family-friendly

Nov 21 & 22, 2026
Buell Theatre

When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Join the Heelers in their first live theatre show made just for you, featuring brilliantly created puppets, this is Bluey as you’ve never seen it before, brought to real life. Bluey’s Big Play is presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co.

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Waitress

Broadway, Musical

Nov 27 – 29, 2026
Buell Theatre

Inspired by the beloved film, Waitress tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town. A baking contest and the town’s new doctor may offer her a fresh start, but Jenna must summon the strength to rebuild her own life. Don’t miss this uplifting celebration of friendship, motherhood, and the magic of a well-made pie.

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Jersey Boys

Broadway, Drama, Musical

Dec 1 – 6, 2026
Buell Theatre

The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years – Jersey style! Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning, original Broadway sensation, Jersey Boys.  From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true.

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

Concert, Family-friendly

Dec 18 & 19, 2026
Buell Theatre

The holiday tradition continues! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! Grammy Award^® winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program includes 15 musicians playing more than 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects – capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.

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ELF The Musical

Broadway, Family-friendly, Musical

Dec 22 – 27, 2026
Buell Theatre

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, who embarks on a journey to New York City and, in turn, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. This all-new tour, based on the acclaimed 2024 Broadway production “has CRACKED THE CODE OF ALL-AGES COMEDY, the kind that will leave children and grown-ups equally helpless with laughter” (The New York Times). It’s a “VERY ‘SPARKLEJOLLYTWINKLEJINGLEY’ NIGHT OUT!” (The Daily Beast).

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THE BOOK OF MORMON

Broadway, Comedy, Musical

Jan 5 – 17, 2017
Buell Theatre
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine time Tony Award® winning Best Musical.

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bogfriends

Play, Drama, Theatre Company, World Premiere

Jan 15 – Feb 21, 2027
Singleton Theatre

Tanner and Archie work at a museum. Finn and Cillian are Americans in Ireland. Osgar & Irial died a long (long) time ago. A discovery in an Irish bog binds their lives together across thousands and thousands and thousands of years. With poetic language and more than a little mud, bogfriends is a theatrical meditation on eternity, love, and our desire to preserve what’s already slipping away.

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Legally Blonde – The Musical

Broadway, Comedy, Musical

Feb 5 – 7, 2027
Buell Theatre

OMG you guys!!! Legally Blonde – The Musical is coming to Denver!

Fabulously fun and international award-winning Legally Blonde – The Musical is the ultimate Broadway tribute to Girl Power! The story follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, sexism, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams, and proves that you can be both legally blonde AND the smartest person in the room. This contemporary, topical story touches on many current hot button issues while delighting audiences with memorable songs and explosive dances. Legally Blonde warms the heart by proving that self-discovery never goes out of style!

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How to Conquer America: A Mostly True History of Yogurt

Play, Comedy, Theatre Company, World Premiere

Feb 5 – 28, 2027
Kilstrom Theatre

Arlene is a pro at controlling the narrative. As an ambitious research assistant in 1975, she created the ad campaign that transformed yogurt from a strange foreign laxative into a lucrative American phenomenon. It would be a success story for the ages—it would—if only her dead dad could stay on script. Can Arlene wrangle this victory lap back on course, or will her father unravel the story she’s written for herself? How to Conquer America: A Mostly True History of Yogurt wrestles with culture, family, and identity in a heartfelt, dairy-filled take on the American Dream.

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BOOP! The Musical

Broadway, Comedy, Family-friendly, Musical

Mar 9 – 21, 2027
Buell Theatre

BOOP!® The Musical is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that brings the iconic Betty Boop® character to life like never before! When Betty dreams of an ordinary day off from superstardom, she’s swept into a “bright and bubbly” (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City. BOOP! is “a show-stopping rainbow of joy” (The Daily Beast) that’s fun for everyone!

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Riverdance 30 – The New Generation

Dance, Nontraditional

March 23 – 28, 2027
Buell Theatre

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world. This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when show began 30 years ago.

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The Great Gatsby

Broadway, Classic, Drama, Musical

Apr 6 – 18, 2027
Buell Theatre

THE PARTY’S ROARING IN DENVER !
Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “a Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy,” THE GREAT GATSBY is the Tony Award®-winning new musical based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This story of extravagance and longing is “one wildly entertaining night at the theater and musical theater at its finest” (Theatrely)

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THE SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN^®

Play, Cabaret, Comedy

Apr 21 – May 16, 2027
Garner Galleria Theatre

Back by popular demand! You are invited to laugh with the women in your life until you cry…or pee. Experience this truly brilliant and uplifting female comedy that explores the woman’s world with joy, heart and intelligent wit. It’s no secret that every woman deserves a laugh like this.

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Buena Vista Social Club™

Broadway, Drama, Musical

Apr 27 – May 9, 2027
Buell Theatre

Hailed as a “jaw-dropping, soul-stirring must see” (The Washington Post), the Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning Buena Vista Social Club™ is a journey through music and memory into the beating heart of Havana. A world-class company brings the story of the iconic album to thrilling life in this tale of big dreams, second chances, and music that needs no translation.

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MAMMA MIA!

Broadway, Comedy, Musical

May 11 – 16, 2027
Buell Theatre

A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads.

And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

For over 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the timeless hits of ABBA that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.

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Death Becomes Her

Broadway, Comedy, Musical

May 25 – Jun 6, 2027
Buell Theatre

Death Becomes Her is the Tony Award-winning drop-dead hilarious new musical comedy based on the classic 1992 film. It tells the story of two best frenemies who would do anything to look eternally fabulous and one-up each other…even take a secret potion that’s to die for.

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Maybe Happy Ending

Broadway, Drama, Musical

Aug 18 – 29, 2027
Buell Theatre

Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Maybe Happy Ending is a totally original new musical adventure that explores what it means to be human. Even if they’re not.

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A Beautiful Noise

Broadway, Drama, Musical

Sep 7 – 12, 2027
Buell Theatre

THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America’s greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

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