Riverdance: The thrill that never stops
Twenty-two years later, the worldwide phenomenon of Riverdance continues to play to enthusiastic audiences across the globe.
Redesigning Les Misérables & Rediscovering Victor Hugo — The Artist
This article is reprinted with permission from Les Misérables. Written by Set & Image Designer Matt Kinley. I had already worked on several original productions of Les Misérables for John Napier when I was asked by producer Cameron Mackintosh to start looking at other ideas for a tour of Les Misérables. Having been involved in […]
Alan Menken: The Musical Maestro Behind Aladdin
Earning a staggering number of accolades for his work on The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and the film version of Aladdin, amongst many others, Alan Menken is an undisputed master of the stage and film musical. For this stage version of Aladdin, he reveals that he had a very particular vision. “It’s always […]
MAMMA MIA! Denver Launches the 25th Anniversary National Tour
A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. Now, the much-loved hit musical is back, and Denver will […]
Local Challah Featured in Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof audiences will see locally made loaves of bread featured in the Broadway National Touring production. In Denver, special batches of challah from a local bakery will be shared by the actors on the Buell Theatre stage. Jenna Gragg, Assistant General Manager at the Jewish Cultural Center (JCC) Mizel Arts and Culture […]
Remembering Chaim Topol: Fiddler on the Roof‘s Tevye
8 Fascinating Facts About the Actor Who Breathed Life into Fiddler on the Roof’s Tevye on the Stage and Big Screen Chaim Topol, the Israeli actor who portrayed Fiddler on the Roof’s Tevye on stage for decades and in the 1971 movie adaption, died on March 8 in Tel Aviv. His son, Omar, confirmed his […]
1776 Mural on Display at The Renaissance Hotel
How is my story a part of American history? In creating the Declaration of Independence, what mattered? How can we hold this history as a predicament versus an affirming myth? How does an honest reckoning with our past help us move forward together? In preparation for the pre-Broadway engagement of American Repertory Theater at Harvard […]
Cañon City actor Richard Barth dreamed a dream, and it came true
Richard Barth returns to Colorado in ‘Les Misérables,’ hoping his success serves as an inspiration for other aspiring artists.
Celebrating Women in Theatre: Women’s History Month
Theatre has come a long way from its origins in Ancient Greece. Women have pushed forward to break barriers and create lasting change in the theatre industry – though there is still more work to be done, especially for women from marginalized communities. In honor of Women’s History Month, we would like to celebrate some […]