Denver Arts Week 2026 Shines a Light on Cultural Capital of the West
When Denver was a fledgling town, you were more likely to see brawls than ballet. Nevertheless, Denver boasted 13 legitimate theatres before it had a school or a hospital proving that, even then, culture had a prominent place alongside gold and silver. With approval of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District plus efforts to change […]
Waitress-inspired Pie Recipes
Yes, you will leave the Buell Theatre craving pie after seeing the return engagement of Waitress this November. No, these are not the exact recipes that Jenna serves customers in the diner, but we scoured the internet for scrumptious substitutes that we’re sure will curb your sweet tooth. While we’re listing the recipes here, you’re […]
Lasting Christmas Traditions of the Victorian Period
When you look up Victorian traditions, you come across some pretty bizarre practices. Making hair accessories, jewelry, and home décor from human hair. The display of death masks made from plaster casts. In-home, multi-day corpse viewings by friends and family. Public executions as spectator sport. Seances as social events. Dentures made from the teeth of […]
In Pursuit of Perfect Pie
The Best Pies in Denver and Beyond Whether you’re looking for the prerequisite pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving dinner or have a late-night hankering for a sweet treat, the metro Denver area has a selection of flaky goodness for any occasion. Here’s our list of the best pies in Denver. Legacy Pie Co. 4000 Tennyson […]
From Page to Stage: Why Mo Willems’ Stories Feel Made for Theatre
Theatre for Young Audiences Invites Children to Step Inside the Story Long before the curtain rises, children already know exactly what they’re going to say. “No!” It’s the response readers have been shouting at Mo Willems’ famously persistent pigeon for years. Whether he’s begging to drive a bus, stay up late, or adopt a […]
Bluey’s Big Play Activity Pack
See Bluey onstage during Bluey’s Big Play! The whole family will be in Denver on November 21 & 22, 2026 Whether your kids are coming to the theatre or you are a kid at heart, download these Bluey-approved activities to enhance your experience. Draw step-by-step portraits of Bluey, Bingo, Mum, and Dad; make paper masks […]
The Mob in Denver
The Smaldone family, Denver’s version of the Mafia, was low key, unlike their more high-profile brethren in New York, Chicago and New Jersey. They wore big hats and spiffy suits, but they didn’t race around town in big cars, mowing down rivals. In fact, they weren’t in the Mafia. Isolated far out in Denver, they […]
Oh, Mary! to play Denver
Tony Award®-winning and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Play Coming for Strictly Limited Engagement On the heels of a sold-out tour launch in Hartford and record-breaking San Diego engagement, producers Kevin McCollum & Lucas McMahon and Mike Lavoie & Carlee Briglia announced today that the North American tour of Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola’s Tony® and Olivier […]
The Amazing History of Nation’s Original Summer Stock Theatre
Historic Elitch Theatre Celebrates 135th Anniversary People in Denver driving along 38th Avenue at Tennyson Street can be forgiven if they wonder what those two strange structures are, just fleetingly visible off to the south. One appears to be a 12-sided, open-air pavilion with a gently rounded circular roof, while behind across a grass lawn […]