Originally published in 2002. Updated in 2025. Anthony Powell is the ghost of A Christmas Carol past, present and future. Powell, director of the DCPA Theatre Company’s seasonal favorite, has himself performed as an actor in five Denver Center holiday stagings going all the way back to 1992. He played Bob Cratchit three times, […]
If you’re off to Camp Christmas, the holiday production created by artist Lonnie Hanzon, consider making a day — or night — of it in Lakewood’s Belmar area as you embrace the holiday spirit through November and December. As you select your timed entry you will be factoring in weather, the dietary needs of your […]
In 2013, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) launched The Bobby G High School Musical Theatre Awards to celebrate achievements in Colorado high school theatre. Modeled after the Tony Awards, the ceremony includes performances from nominees and award presentations. Nearly all award winners are high school students or faculty, but in its inaugural […]
In 1843, England was in an economic depression and yuletide cheer seemed to belong to a bygone era. Through the publication of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens intended to call out the social injustice of the period, but his little ghost story did more than that. Eager to recapture the holiday spirit, A Christmas Carol […]
Before Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical Comes to Town, test your memory — and that of your little elf — with some trivia based on the original 1964 classic television special. QUESTIONS: What is the name of the elf who wants to be a dentist? What is the name of the snowman narrator? What […]
1. While there are many reindeer in the North Pole, there is only 1 red-nosed reindeer, Rudolph. 2. Sam the Snowman’s pocket watch never changes time throughout the show. It always reads 2 o’clock. 3. Yukon Cornelius discovers the peppermint mine on his third prospecting attempt. 4. All of the human characters in Rudolph the […]
Whether you’re in elementary school or just a child at heart, everyone has a soft spot for Rudolph. Nurture that warmth and nostalgia with these coloring pages! Grab your crayons, markers, and colored pencils and bring your own Rudolph and friends to life. Click here to download the Rudolph and Santa coloring page. Click here […]
Whether you’ve seen “The Crown” on Netflix or are fascinated by the British monarchy, you’ll love The Crown – Live!, now playing at the Garner Galleria Theatre. But if you’re looking for a laugh and need to brush up on your history, here’s a guide to the key players in the show. Queen Elizabeth II […]
Everyone’s favorite hunny-loving bear is coming to Denver in November. Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Adaptation will stop at The Newman Center for the Performing Arts on November 11-13. Spend some time in the Hundred Acre Wood with Pooh and his friends! Pooh holds a special place in the hearts of many people. For […]
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 […]