Denver Public Library resources to enhance your experience at The Notebook READ The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali In 1953, an unlikely romance sparks between teenagers Roya and Bahran, two regular customers at a Teheran stationery shop. Sadly, the young lovers lose each other in the chaos following the overthrow of Iran’s prime minister. […]
What makes something obsolete – and conversely, what makes it a classic? The very premise of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers – the abduction of young women to care for the brothers, who were inspired by the rape of the Sabine women – keeps it off most stages these days. The King and I requires […]
“King of the Road” calls to mind the pop hit by singer-songwriter Roger Miller. For fans of great touring Broadway theater, though, that crown belongs to star of stage and screen Richard Thomas, who arrives in Denver on Saturday, January 31 to channel the homespun humor of the bard of Hannibal, Missouri in Mark […]
In 1980, a group of dedicated physicians and researchers founded the Alzheimer’s Association, which has become the national authority on dementia. Through global research, advocacy, awareness, and support services, The Alzeheimer’s Association is leading the way to end the disease. To complement the 2025 Broadway touring engagement of The Notebook, the Colorado chapter of the […]
The Denver Public Library recommends these library resources to enhance your theater experience of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical. READ An Anishinaabe Christmas by Wab Kinew “Baby, we’re going home to the Rez. We’re going to have an Anishaabe Christmas.” Kinew’s picture book explores the joy of Christmas traditions and […]
In 1966, nine years after How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was published, Ted Geisel (more popularly known as Dr. Seuss) received a call from his old friend Chuck Jones, a successful animator who had created Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote, the Roadrunner, and many others. The two had worked together during World War II while […]
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 […]
Sentimentality 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 […]
Nearly 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 […]
Since 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 […]