Don’t have time to cook dinner at home before the show? Coming straight from work? Simply running late? You could skip dinner but then you have to fear the dreaded stomach growl happening during that you-could-hear-a-pin-drop moment in the theatre. Plus, there are few restaurants that serve dinner late in the evening downtown. But a […]
Chip is the #1 Christmas music artist in history with over 31 million Christmas records sold; the second highest Christmas artist is Elvis Presley with 17 million. 2019 was the 35th anniversary of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas tour, making it the longest running consecutive tour in the entertainment industry. The music industry told Chip “Don’t do […]
Piper Lindsey Arpan is Feeling Glorious! Piper Lindsey Arpan has been dancing for as long as she can remember. Her mom would even say it started in the womb. Raised in South Carolina where she studied every dance style available, Arpan’s passion was evident early on, from performing in local parades to pursuing rigorous technical training […]
Denver-based actors lead production tailored for PreK-3rd grade students The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for the Theatre for Young Audiences production of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, based on the beloved books by Mo Willems. Performances will begin […]
Have you ever had an ambitious dream that led you down an unexpected route? That’s the core of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!, an interactive comedy adapted from Mo Willems’ beloved picture book that follows Pigeon, a tenacious, avian hero who is determined to get behind the wheel and take off. […]
A Beauty, A Beast, and The Return of the Musical By Jeff Kurtti In 1989, Disney premiered The Little Mermaid, its first major animated hit in more than two decades. With this instant classic, Disney animation entered a new golden age, which would later be referred to as the “Disney Renaissance.” Not only did this […]
…or How I Got To Watch Pete Townshend Play Air Guitar By Constance Harvey Constance Harvey was the press rep at the La Jolla Playhouse when The Who’s TOMMY premiered there in 1992. She was on staff at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts two years later when the first national tour came to […]
This fall, thousands of eager children will file into the Weeks Conservatory Theatre for the DCPA’s Theatre for Young Audiences program. After having served more than 210,000 PreK through third grade children in its first eight years, this season’s TYA production will delight a new flock of theatregoers with Mo Willems’ beloved children’s book, Don’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
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