The evolution of hot wings in the United States happened more recently than you might think. In 1965, Buffalo wings were a local delicacy in (you guessed it) Buffalo, New York. Their inception is debated, with the widely recognized origin story taking place at Anchor Bar in 1964. While the specifics aren’t clear, it’s believed […]
Katori Hall, the playwright behind the Denver Center Theatre Company’s The Hot Wing King, has a celebrated and extensive history with groundbreaking material. Denver audiences might be familiar with the fact that The Hot Wing King received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2021. However, a lesser-known fact is that Hall is one of the […]
Alan Menken is perhaps best known for his work in musical film scoring, including but certainly not limited to The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Newsies, and Tangled. Theatre enthusiasts might recognize Menken’s stage productions, many of which are adaptations of his work in film and […]
Little Shop of Horrors has the entire city of Denver in a botanical frame of mind. Not to worry – there are certainly spots around town with plants that aren’t interested in your blood. Whether you’re looking for a coffee shop, bookstore, restaurant, or bar, these local businesses have got you covered for foliage and […]
Shakespeare in the Parking Lot is a testament to the magic of live theatre, reaching audiences in unexpected ways; whether they are performing in an under-served community, making Shakespeare relatable to a teenager, or sparking an interest in the arts in a child. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is immensely proud of […]
Gutenberg! The Musical!, the Garner Galleria’s current production, is filled with humor, flexible truth telling, and…choreography? Piper Lindsay Arpan, a frequent DCPA collaborator (Xanadu, The Other Josh Cohen), works as the Assistant Director and Choreographer of Gutenberg! The Musical!. “It’s two acts of non-stop singing, dancing, and acting that leaves each performer drenched with sweat […]
Naruto, a teenage boy in Hidden Leaf Village in Japan, is fighting to become his village’s Hokage, an honor bestowed on the strongest ninja. After years of ostracization and ridicule as a boy, he resolves to earn his village’s respect by forming strong friendships, accomplishing impossible tasks, and overcoming all obstacles. Naruto’s stubborn optimism and […]
The Booker Prize is the “leading literary award in the English-speaking world,” or more succinctly, it is a prize that transforms the winner’s career. Each year, a panel of judges reads hundreds of books in literary fiction, selecting a number to longlist based on literary excellence. Being longlisted for the Booker Prize alone garners a […]
Sandy Rustin, the playwright behind the world premiere production of The Suffragette’s Murder, has another trick up her sleeve. Her adaptation of the cult-classic Clue was one of the most produced plays of the 2022/23 season in the United States, according to American Theatre’s annual roundup. You never know where the next great American play […]
In the Denver Center Theatre Company’s production of The Reservoir, 20-something Josh remembers the Christmas cookies he would make with his grandmother, Irene, while growing up – no matter the season. When returning home as an adult, he’s eager to bake with her, only to discover her Alzheimer’s has quickly progressed. They won’t make any […]