Audio: Pam Sherman talks about playing beloved Erma Bombeck at Denver Center
Iconic humorist was published in 900 newspapers around the world
Test Your Funny Bone: The Second City Trivia
When was The Second City founded? A. 1950 B. 1959 C. 1963 D. 1972 The Second City style is based improvisational created by? A. Sanford Meisner B. Stella Adler C. Kostantin Stanislavsky D. Viola Spolin Which of these celebrities did not perform with The Second City? A.Bill Murray B. John Belushi C. David Letterman D. […]
Second City Notable Alumni
The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December of 1959, and a comedy revolution began. The small cabaret theater grew to become the most influential and prolific comedy empire in the world, developing an entirely unique way of creating art and fostering generation after generation of superstars. The Second City’s […]
The Best Spontaneous Songs from Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
In Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, the Garner Galleria’s upcoming improvised musical comedy show, a band of master improvisers create musical numbers based on audience suggestions. These spur-of-the-moment showstoppers then compete for the coveted Tony – ahem – Phony Awards. The winning song is then fleshed out into a full musical production with a plot, characters, […]
Rob Schiffmann Uncovers the Secrets of Improv: Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
This summer, the Tony Awards are coming to Denver! Sorry…we mean the PHONY Awards! Broadway’s Next Hit Musical will arrive at the Garner Galleria Theatre on June 12. This hilarious improvised show will take audience suggestions and turn them into spontaneous scenes and songs from never-before-seen musicals. Audience members can then vote on their favorites […]
Ocean’s 11: Gentlemen of Verona and More with The Improvised Shakespeare Company
The Improvised Shakespeare Company promises laughs, adventure, and more than a wee bit of improv. Each show is different, as audience members are encouraged to throw out suggestions, which create the title of a Shakespearean play that has never been written. This year’s titles have varied wildly in style, respectability, and Shakespeare-ness. Much Ado About […]
DCPA’s 2024/25 Broadway Season Announcement, Added Attractions
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret announces the 2024/25 subscription season and added attractions titles brimming with Tony Award-winning hits. Joining the previously announced national tour launch of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, on the subscription package at the Buell Theatre is the legendary musical, Funny […]
What’s In a Name? For The Improvised Shakespeare Company, Lots of Laughs
Where is a look at some of the funniest show titles (so far)
Q&A with the Creators and Stars of The Secret Comedy of Women
From the archives: this article was originally published on February 15, 2023 The Secret Comedy of Women returns to the Garner Galleria Theatre for its sixth engagement. Barbara Gehring and Linda Klein, creators and stars of the long-standing comedy, share their insight on fumbles, friendship and finding a place to belong. WHAT’S IT LIKE BACKSTAGE? […]