Entries by DCPA Press

1776 Reading List

As you prepare to enjoy 1776, the revolutionary musical about the birth of the nation, Goodreads provides a list of “Best Books about the American Revolution.” Here are the Top 10 plus a supplemental list of books curated by the American Repertory Theatre.

A New Way of Looking at To Kill a Mockingbird

The Broadway adaptation’s writer Aaron Sorkin talks about updating and paying homage to Harper Lee’s American classic today. Excerpted from Simms, David. “A New Way of Looking at To Kill a Mockingbird.” The Atlantic, December 17, 2019 The first line of Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird is one of quiet confusion. “Something didn’t […]

DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Teams for Laughs in Spanish and Hotter Than Egypt

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Theatre Company is excited to announce the full casting and creative teams for the world premiere production of Laughs in Spanish by Alexis Scheer and Yussef El Guindi’s Hotter Than Egypt. “Winter at the DCPA Theatre Company will be filled with new works when two productions open […]

2023/24 Broadway Tickets On Sale December 15

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Broadway announce that on December 15 the remaining 2023/24 shows will go on sale to the public. Joining the 11 Broadway and Cabaret shows already on sale are the highly anticipated engagements of SIX, Company, The Book of Mormon, Wicked and many more. MJ will go on […]

First Look: Camp Christmas

Handcrafted by Camp Director Lonnie Hanzon and his band of local magic makers, Camp Christmas is a dazzling dreamscape made just for you. It’s an invitation to leave your worries behind and lean in to the joy of the season. It’s an opportunity to remember, reconnect, and recharge. It’s fun, fleeting, and just a little bit […]

MORE Fun Facts About Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

1. In 2006, the original Rudolph and Santa figures were featured in an episode of Antiques Roadshow. Pre-renovation, they were valued at $8,000-$10,000. 2. There are 11 voice actors credited for all the voices in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. 3. Rudolph’s red nose was originally created using a 12v light bulb painted red. 4. In […]

Playwrights Announced for the 17th Annual Colorado New Play Summit

The DCPA Theatre Company is proud to announce playwrights, dates, and details for the 2023 Colorado New Play Summit. The 17th annual festival will take place over one weekend on February 25-26, and feature readings of new plays by Jake Brasch, Vincent Terrell Durham, Christina Pumariega, and Sandy Rustin. The festival will also feature Laughs in Spanish by Alexis Scheer […]