In KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, the title character’s life is in upheaval. Between a move to a new town, her first crush, family dysfunction and a genetic condition, her life is a rollercoaster. In the production, Kimberly celebrates her 16th birthday, which, as any parent knows, is a […]
Creating a Musical
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressKIMBERLY AKIMBO, the most award-winning production of the 2023 season, is a musical about growing up and growing old – in no particular order. It features Tony Award-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony-nominated […]
Finding the Perfect Performer: Casting Locally-Produced Plays
/in Theatre Company, General/by Linnea CovingtonWhen immersed in a live performance it’s easy to get swept away in the story and characters, forgetting sometimes you’re watching actors on a stage at all. It’s okay to be transported, but on the casting side, it took a lot of work to get there. Every single show produced at the Denver Center for […]
A Dynamic Duo: KIMBERLY AKIMBO’s Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire
/in Broadway, General/by Joanne OstrowKimberly Akimbo is one of those magical musicals that makes you wonder, “how did they pull that off?” An intimate, smart, deeply human musical that arrived on Broadway without a big star or a recognizable title, it nevertheless became the talk of the town by winning over audiences and critics alike and by making them […]
Jackie of all Trades: Today’s Domestic Demigoddesses
/in Community Engagement, General/by Suzanne YoeErma Bombeck (1927-1996) was a wife, mother, journalist, humorist, author, TV personality and women’s rights advocate. Her nationally syndicated columns recounted the daily lives of the suburban housewife with wit, wisdom and keen insight into the trials and tribulations of managing a household. Her story is now onstage in the Garner Galleria Theatre in Erma […]
Soundtracks in Concert: Denver
/in Community Engagement, General/by Emma HolstWhen Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert hits the Buell Theatre, audience members will see scenes from the beloved television series projected onscreen while a live orchestra presents the soundtrack for an immersive experience. If you love hearing your favorite film soundtracks in surround sound, check out these productions and companies in the Denver metro […]
Hamlet Decoded: Your Guide to Shakespeare
/in Theatre Company, General/by Emma HolstWithout the benefit of SparkNotes during a Shakespearean play, audience members can understandably struggle to engage with forgotten language. More than 400 years stand between Hamlet’s soliloquies and our modern hearing. Interestingly, in Hamlet, much of the language is very similar to what we use today with the odd exception. Those exceptions are usually solved […]
Birthday Party Ideas for Your Soon-to-be 16-year-old
/in Community Engagement, General/by Courtney Drake-McDonoughIn KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of five 2023 Tony Awards including Best Musical, the title character’s life is in upheaval. Between a move to a new town, her first crush, family dysfunction and a genetic condition, her life is a rollercoaster. In the production, Kimberly celebrates her 16th birthday, which, as any parent knows, is a […]
“History Has Its Eyes on You” Behind the References in Hamilton
/in Broadway, General/by DCPA PressIn addition to the well-known cast of principle characters featured in Hamilton there are dozens of references to other historical figures. Here is a closer look at these individuals in order of reference: Sam Adams Referenced in: “Aaron Burr, Sir” Line: “I’m John Laurens in the place to be! Two pints o’ Sam Adams, but […]
Denver Fencing and Sword Fighting Classes for the Swashbuckler in You
/in Community Engagement, General/by Khaleel HayesWilliam Shakespeare’s Hamlet is a story of love and revenge among family members — like today’s soap operas and drama series. Hamlet — playing at the Wolf Theatre September 13 through October 6 and directed by Denver Center Theatre Company Artistic Director Chris Coleman — features plenty of scenes with sword fights and combat. Feeling […]
Behind the Scenes: Sword Fighting in Hamlet
/in Photo Gallery, Theatre Company, General/by DCPA PressHonor and vengeance take center stage in the final act of Shakespeare’s Hamlet — and there’s no shortage of swashbuckling in the play’s thrilling conclusion. Get a look inside the rehearsal room with these sneak peek photos as Ty Fanning (Hamlet), Ðavid Lee Huýnh (Laertes), and Seth Andrew Bridges (Horatio) learn the fight choreography of Rick […]