Keeping the Magic Going: A lifetime of theatre, family, and generosity

For nearly half a century, the Denver Center Theatre Company has been woven into the fabric of Judith Pettibone’s life. What began as a shared passion with her husband, Tom, became a defining part of their family story, creating memories that continue to connect generations. Judith and Tom moved to Colorado in 1980, and shortly […]

Every Student has a Story Worth Telling

Free Playwriting Workshops Take Place October-November through DCPA’s Middle & High School Playwriting Program Not every student sees themselves as a writer. But every student has something to say. Storytelling is often associated with aspiring authors, creative kids, or students who love English class, but everyone has a perspective. The ability to tell a story […]

Activity Central: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

  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, […]

Fun Facts about Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s first North American production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale is brought to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit Disney’s Beauty and the Beast show detail page […]

The Music of Destiny of Desire

An Interview with Composer Aldo Max The Denver Center Theatre Company’s Destiny of Desire: A Telenovela Play with Music features brand-new music by composer and music producer Aldo Max. Aldo uses a rich blend of musical styles throughout his compositions for Destiny, including Cumbia, Rumba Guaguancó, Son Montuno, Huapango, Tango, Bachata, Merengue, Canción ranchera (Ranchera), and […]

Just a little change

Writer Linda Woolverton and director-choreographer Matt West describe the evolution of Beauty and the Beast from the screen to the stage — plus what’s new for this tour. By Ruthie Fierberg, Broadway News When Disney’s animated film Beauty and the Beast landed on silver screens in 1991, it changed the cinematic paradigm. “[Executive producer and […]

More than “Rocky Mountain High”

Colorado Music Stars Conquer the World…Really By Marc Shulgold Colorado came late to the party. History shows that the roots of rock started long ago in the South – in cotton fields, churches, the Mississippi Delta. The music spread through America and Great Britain, while we were known for our mountains and skiing. Eventually, Colorado […]

Music, Magic, and Forgiveness: The Tempest

Near an unnamed island, a storm rages. But this is no ordinary gale — it’s 12 years in the making, the rain and fury of Prospero, an exiled duke who seizes the chance to punish his enemies when their ship draws near his barren isle. And Prospero is no ordinary duke. He’s also a powerful […]

Who Are The Four Seasons?

Compiled from material by Center Theatre Group How is it possible that The Four Seasons have been part of American culture for four-and-a-half decades, and who they are has remained a mystery? Why is it that we have known their songs by heart while knowing or learning little about the singers? OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit Jersey […]

Gaining the Confidence to be Heard

Some stories are difficult to tell. Others can feel impossible. For Women’s Bean Project participants, sharing their stories can carry an even heavier weight. Whether interviewing for a job, advocating for policy change, sharing a personal story, or appearing on national television, vulnerability is often part of the equation. That’s why the Women’s Bean Project […]