Everyone’s beloved storybook comes to life on stage when the Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents its annual Theatre for Young Audiences production. Designed for PreK through third grade students, this play expands Mo Willems’ delightful children’s book into a full-scale production. Inspired by Willems’ simple story and illustrations, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive […]
Thirty-five years after the animated version of Beauty and the Beast introduced guests to enchanted objects, a forlorn beast, and a book-loving belle, the story is as popular as ever. Now returning to the Buell Theatre in an all-new production, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will delight children of all ages with dazzling costumes, […]
Nearly 70 years after The Sound of Music first appeared on stage, the story is as popular as ever. Before you bring your family to the theatre to see the live musical on stage, ignite their excitement with activities, videos, articles and more. All activities are available at The Sound of Music official website and […]
In 1909, the United States government passed the Enlarged Homestead Act to encourage dry-land farming in most western states including Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Arizona, Montana, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. Individuals could claim up to 320 acres of land while married couples were entitled to 640 acres. Despite the daunting challenge of farming this seemingly barren […]
Director Nancy Keystone Brings Denver Center Theatre Company’s Next to Normal to the Wolf Theatre There are many things in life that we want to be normal. Morning commutes. Dental exams. Parents when they first meet our significant others. But there are also certain contexts where we like to be surprised — the theatre being […]
35 Years After Opening Denver’s Buell Theatre, The Phantom of the Opera Returns in an All-New Production Maybe you saw the original performance on Broadway. Maybe you heard the music on a cassette or CD or through streaming — ripped a track to a mixtape or playlist to sing along to in your car. Or […]
Remember when you were a child and your parents read to you each night? With the simple power of inflection, you could be transported to a magical forest to see wild things or journey to the moon and back. Now, imagine if that story was read by a professional actor. When done well, storytelling can […]
For Grady Soapes, choreography isn’t just eight counts and clever footwork — it’s a lifelong language. A language that only comes fully alive when it integrates with the designers, directors, musicians, and storytellers shaping a production. Long before he became the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ (DCPA) Director of Casting and Associate Producer, he […]
There’s reading classic kids’ books and looking at the pictures; and then there’s interacting with them to create something new. One of the best things about reading to kids comes from revisiting and sharing the wonder of beloved stories. Do you take your children flying through the night in a dough suit a la Maurice […]
Everyone’s beloved storybook returns when the Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents its annual Theatre for Young Audiences production. Designed for PreK through third grade students, this play expands Margaret Wise Brown’s children’s book into a full-scale production. Inspired by the simple yet compelling illustrations by Clement Hurd, Goodnight Moon is perfect for schools […]