A child writes words on a worksheet at the Colorado State Spelling Bee

A Day at the Spelling Bee

Have you ever thought about spelling words like dowdy, Shetland, or goober? In order to win The Denver Post‘s 83rd Annual Colorado State Spelling Bee, these were just a few of the shorter idioms contestants ticked out. Longer words included splenetic, portentous, and cornucopia. And some words weren’t even recognized by Microsoft Word’s spell check, […]

The Three Men of THE HEAVYWEIGHTS Present – Three Man – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Your first word is opportunity. How do you spell opportunity? For Jeremy Geller it is H-E-A-V-Y-W-E-I-G-H-T-S, a company he created to give plus size actors the opportunity to play roles they may not otherwise be cast in. “THE HEAVYWEIGHTS take the shows that you know and love and cast them with three fat actors,” says […]

World Premiere of Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown Selected for ’23/24 Subscription Season

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Cabaret announces that Miss Rhythm – The Legend of Ruth Brown will play at the Garner Galleria Theatre May 6 – October 15 as part of the 2023/24 Broadway subscription season. After presenting a concert version in June 2022, the DCPA is pleased to produce the world premiere production […]

The cast of Fiddler on the Roof performs in Forbidden Broadway

First Look: Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation

It’s never been more fun poking fun at your favorite musicals and stars! A New York sensation for 35 years, a talented quintet of comic chameleons throws out pointed parodies at a dizzying pace. Whether you are a seasoned theatre-goer or new to it all, the Tony Award® winning Forbidden Broadway is your one-stop ticket to […]

A group of actors dance dressed like Moulin Rouge characters

Forbidden Broadway Returns

Forbidden Broadway returns to the Garner Galleria Theatre with Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation, roasting more than 30 Broadway hits. A New York sensation for 35 years, the talented quintet of comic chameleons throws out pointed parodies at a dizzying pace with outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of the songs you know by heart and madcap […]

A woman stands in front of an old fashioned microphone

Who’s Who in The Crown – Live!

Whether you’ve seen “The Crown” on Netflix or are fascinated by the British monarchy, you’ll love The Crown – Live!, now playing at the Garner Galleria Theatre. But if you’re looking for a laugh and need to brush up on your history, here’s a guide to the key players in the show.  Queen Elizabeth II […]

A woman dressed as Queen Elizabeth stands while a man waves from behind her

Q&A with Brendan Murphy from The Crown – Live!

Up next in the Garner Galleria Theatre is The Crown – Live!, a parody of the popular Netflix series based on the transformation of Elizabeth Windsor into Queen Elizabeth II. The two-person comedy features budding starlet Beth who delivers her own take on the epic story along with her agent (read “sidekick”) Stanley. The Denver […]

Cast member dressed as Frank Sinatra stands in front of a projected image of a gossip magazine cover

Matthew McConaughey and Celine Dion walk into The Garner Galleria Theatre….

It sounds like the start of a bar joke, but it is much more… it is NEWSical The Musical, currently playing at the Garner Galleria Theatre through September 25. This fast-paced sketch comedy musical looks at everything in the news, politics and pop culture. Let’s meet the multi-talented cast of four who take on many […]

Chavez Ravine stands at the head of a table and prays with the cast of In the Upper Room, all dressed in their Sunday best

DCPA Honored with 47 Henry Awards Nominations

The Henry Awards honor outstanding theatre achievements in Colorado. Established in 2006 by the Colorado Theatre Guild, the event also serves as the CTG’s annual fundraiser. Named after Denver theatre producer, Henry Lowenstein, nominees come together to celebrate and support the arts across Colorado. This year, the 16th annual awards ceremony will take place on […]

Dixie Longate rides a mechanical bull

Colorado’s Best Honky Tonks

When Dixie Longate comes to town, you’ve got to be prepared. Get out your cowgirl boots and squeeze into that short skirt. (Fringe is not optional.) Locate your electric blue eyeliner and slap on an extra coat (or three) of mascara Tease your hair and plaster it with AquaNet hairspray (It may smell, but it […]