Smaug the Dragon takes up residence at DCPA Education
“A most specially greedy, strong and wicked worm” has taken up residence in the DCPA’s Newman Center for Theatre Education.
Composers introduce you to ‘If/Then’ score samples
Composers Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey choose song samples from the show and talk about how they each introduce this score’s own particular style and…
Shakespeare’s largest female role might surprise you
The female character who speaks the most lines in any Shakespeare play is Rosalind, the spirited heroine of the romantic comedy As You Like It,’…
Live theatre returns to historic Elitch stage after 24 years
Guest column: Six new works will be read and considered for a fully produced world premiere. And a classic film series will spotlight the many…
Tracy Letts on the origin of the poison in ‘August: Osage County’
The playwright didn’t have to look far for inspiration in creating one of the greatest female characters ever written for the stage. “Well, she’s my…
Colorado’s oldest theatre celebrates Artistic Director Tom McNally
‘Something I’ve learned from him all these years is to choose stories that move us in a big way,’ Gillian McNally says of her retiring…
Q&A with ‘The Book of Mormon’ creators
Here is a Q&A with ‘The Book of Mormon’ creators Trey Parker, Bobby Lopez and Matt Stone answering frequently asked questions.
Caveman Cody on speedskating, smelting and a baby named Chewbacca
After 11 years, Cody Lyman still loves ‘Defending the Caveman.’ ‘It’s a show about how we love each other,’ he says. ‘It’s simple and funny…
‘The Kilroys’ and gender disparity: Righting a wrong … right now
“The Kilroys” is a new annual survey that seeks to get more women’s voices represented in the American Theatre.
Denver playwright Max Posner scores first New York production
“Judy” is a subterranean comedy about family life when technology fails and communication breaks down.