Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15. This national commemorative month recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors hailed from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts uplifts Hispanic voices onstage. During Hispanic Heritage […]
16th Street Mall Project Unearths Connection to DCPA
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeSan Francisco may be the city most identified with trolley cars, but once upon a time in Denver, this early form of mass transit crisscrossed throughout the fledgling city and right into the heart of what is now the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA). As the redevelopment of the 16th Street Mall progresses, […]
Avaaz: Succeeding Against Enormous Odds
/in Theatre Company, General/by Misha BersonIn a workshop on playwriting some years ago, Michael Shayan was instructed by the leader, noted dramatist Luis Alfaro, to put a hand over his heart, to feel the heartbeat of a character – and to “just listen.” The voice he heard was one Shayan had known all his life. It was that of his […]
Digital Ticket Lottery Announced for KIMBERLY AKIMBO
/in Press, Breaking News, Broadway, General/by DCPA PressDenver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway releases details about the digital ticket lottery for KIMBERLY AKIMBO. A limited number of tickets will be available at $31 each. KIMBERLY AKIMBO will launch the National Tour with the Denver Center for the Performing Arts September 22 – October 5 as part of the DCPA’s 2024/25 Broadway subscription season. […]
Denver: Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
/in Community Engagement, General/by Emma HolstHispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15. This national commemorative month recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors hailed from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts uplifts Hispanic voices onstage. During Hispanic Heritage […]
Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
/in Press, Breaking News, Education, General/by DCPA PressThe Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) is excited to announce the full casting and creative team for the fall Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” based on the popular children’s book series by Mo Willems. The DCPA will stage 110 student matinee and public performances […]
Death and Madness, Truth and Meaning: The Demands of Destiny in the Story of Hamlet
/in Theatre Company, General/by Barbara HortWe humans are very fond of our tender bodies and our clever brains, which explains a lot about our fears of Death and Madness. And that statement doesn’t apply only to modern humans, coddled by our sanitized lives and our careful culture. We’ve had those fears since always. Shakespeare’s King Richard II exclaims this, in […]
Erma Bombeck inspired women to find humor in their lives
/in Cabaret, General/by Jenni WarnerDenver-bound one-woman show celebrates journalist and mother who turned spotlight on the American housewife
William Dean Singleton: Upholding a Legacy
/in General/by Suzanne YoeStrangely enough, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts can trace its roots as far back as the booming Gold Rush era of the late 1800s when a man by the name of Frederick Bonfils and his partner bought one of a dozen “scandal sheets” of the day — The Denver Post. Bonfils turned that […]
Robert & Judi Newman Receive 2024 Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award
/in Events/by DCPA PressAt the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ 2024 Saturday Night Alive gala, Robert & Judi Newman were presented with the Daniel L. Ritchie Spotlight Award. This award is given annually to an individual or organization who has made significant contributions to the DCPA. Watch the video below to hear from the Newmans.
Perfecting Shakespeare: Unleash Your Inner Bard
/in Community Engagement, General/by Madison StoutWhether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a budding performer, studying Shakespeare offers many benefits. From language mastery and versatility to emotional depth and physicality, diving into the world of William Shakespeare offers actors a chance to grow artistically, intellectually, and emotionally. Let’s explore some of the exciting classes and programs available in the area, including […]