The national tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical! is a bit of a homecoming for actor Robert Petkoff, or at least that’s what we at the Denver Center like to think. After all, his first play in Denver was the granddaddy of theatre — Tantalus — the 10-part, nine-hour play recounting the Trojan War. […]
Once upon a time in the not-too-distant past, a stretch along Broadway was called Antique Row. Spanning seven long blocks from 1100 to 1800 Broadway, the area boasted more than 100 antique and novelty stores. Antique Row is now something of an artifact itself having been largely displaced by new development and replaced by trendier […]
It took some doing and a leap of faith, but, finally, Cirque du Soliel chose to make its Denver debut in 1995 with Saltimbanco. But what’s a little showbiz without a lot of risk? The company which formed in 1982 from a talented bunch of street performers had two things in common. Vision and […]
By David Cote Along with baseball, rock ’n’ roll and jazz, the Broadway musical is uniquely American. And, like any cultural tradition, it didn’t just appear. Its origins lie in 19th-century European operetta, which emigrated to the New World, got mixed up with jazz, chorus girls and vaudeville comedy—and before you know it, you’ve got […]
Ruth Krebs advances to the role of Chair of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and four new Trustees are appointed On July 1, 2025, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) announced that Ruth Krebs succeeds Hassan Salem as Chair of the Board of Trustees following his three years in this role. […]
Designing the Spectacular World of Moulin Rouge! The Musical By David Cote Entering Moulin Rouge! The Musical, you encounter a world like no other: sensual, mysterious, decadent. A hypnotic dance loop plays as aristocratic men in top hats circle seductive women in lace and bustiers. You take your seat and gaze at rich, red […]
An Auraria Parable: An Unforgettable Story Sharing Experience By Rowena Alegría Have you ever wished to journey back in time, to walk the streets of yesteryear and not only hear but witness the stories of Denver’s past told by the people living them? In May, over a limited run, DCPA Off-Center partnered with local artist James […]
Before you head to the Buell Theatre for the Broadway tour of Some Like it Hot, enjoy an inside perspective from the creative team. Ruthie Fierberg sits down with these artists in her podcast series, “Why We Theatre,” as they explain the motivations, challenges, and design choices involved in bringing one of Hollywood’s greatest comedies […]
Step aside, grandma—Dixie Longate is rolling into Denver with a Tupperware party like you’ve never seen before! In her outrageously funny, award-winning show, Dixie’s Tupperware Party, this fast-talking, gum-chewing Alabama gal transforms the classic kitchen staple into a laugh-out-loud theatrical experience. Packed with sassy storytelling, audience participation, and a surprising dose of empowerment, Dixie dishes out heartfelt […]
On the cusp of retiring, Deborah Jordy sits on her patio at her Cherry Creek home speaking with devotion and no small amount of poetry about a favorite topic. The executive director of the SCFD, one of the nation’s most innovative and consequential local sources of arts and culture funding —the seven-county Scientific and Cultural […]