Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling ended her epic seven-volume series of novels with a tantalizing teaser: an epilogue titled “Nineteen Years Later,” in which Harry and his friends Hermione and Ron, now grown, are preparing to send their children off to school at Hogwarts. That brief chapter inspired the spectacular stage production, Harry Potter 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 […]
READ Memento Mori by Eunice Hong Recasting the myths of Eurydice, Orpheus, Persephone, and Hades through the lens of a Korean American family, Eunice Hong’s novel weaves together Greek mythology, neuroscience, and family memories as a means of grappling with death. Memento Mori asks what happens when we no longer exist except for in the […]
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2026 Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards. The 12th annual Tony Awards-style ceremony will be held on May 15 at 7pm at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Bobby G Awards are a statewide high school musical theatre program […]
On the 150th performance of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a note was delivered to the cast. It said, “As a psychotherapist, I have sent 45 people to see your show with a simple set of instructions: find presence, find joy, and notice if any new ideas or possibilities open up.” At Dracula. Not at […]
Denver Center Theatre Company Artistic Director Chris Coleman is proud to announce the 2026/27 season for the regional producing theatre arm of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA). The new Theatre Company season kicks off performances on September 11 and will feature eight mainstage productions including a fantastical William Shakespeare tale, a twist on an Alfred Hitchcock thriller, and a beloved folk-rock musical. “The 2026/27 […]
It was the summer of 1959. West Side Story was the biggest hit on Broadway and filming on the movie was just beginning. The neighborhood of San Juan Hill on the West Side of Manhattan was in the process of being demolished, so Director Robert Wise took advantage of the demolition to film scenes among half-destroyed buildings, using the rubble to suggest […]
Preparing a major Broadway musical for a tour across the country is no small feat. The idea of packing up 1000+ costume pieces, 68 wigs, 79 speakers, two miles of cable, and four tons of equipment might even stump Kaylie of @tidycademypro. Nevertheless, MJ will move from market to market loading, unloading, staging, breaking down, and […]
When MJ was being prepared for its Broadway debut, the creative team sat down for an interview to provide insight into their process and the magic behind the show. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit MJ show detail page for verified tickets, seat maps, and pricing. LYNN NOTTAGE (Playwright) When the notion of making a Michael Jackson musical […]
Speaking outdoors or to a large group can be challenging, and not just because of the nerves. Without meaning to, speakers often push their voices to be heard, leading to strain, fatigue, and disconnection from the audience. According to Allison Watrous, Executive Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Denver Center for the Performing […]