The name William Shakespeare is nearly synonymous with that of his greatest play, Hamlet. But did you ever stop to consider that the essence of the story wasn’t really his? Instead, according to the Folger Shakespeare Library, ol’ Will, along with many predecessors, borrowed it from ancient Norse legend. The tale of a son avenging […]
Listen to the Harmony of the Taiko and Erhu Instruments During Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert
/in Broadway, General/by Khaleel HayesWorldwide cultures and regions celebrate music in different ways. Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert, with award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, will showcase unique instruments playing songs to live clips from the cult classic cartoon at the Buell Theatre on September 10 & December 2. Avatar: The Last Airbender tells the story of a world divided […]
Hamlet: A Discussion Guide
/in Theatre Company, General/by Suzanne YoeThe name William Shakespeare is nearly synonymous with that of his greatest play, Hamlet. But did you ever stop to consider that the essence of the story wasn’t really his? Instead, according to the Folger Shakespeare Library, ol’ Will, along with many predecessors, borrowed it from ancient Norse legend. The tale of a son avenging […]
Denver Center Theatre Company Announces Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Cast and Creative Team for Olney Theatre Center Production of Avaaz
/in Press, Breaking News, Theatre Company, General/by DCPA PressThe Denver Center Theatre Company is excited to announce the Tony and Emmy Award-winning cast and creative team for the Olney Theatre Center’s production of Avaaz, written and performed by Emmy Award-nominee Michael Shayan. Directed by Tony Award-nominee Moritz von Stuelpngael, Avaaz will run Oct 4 – Nov 17, 2024, in the Singleton Theatre. Critics […]
Revisiting Hamlet Through New Eyes
/in Theatre Company, General/by Joanne OstrowChris Coleman never aspired to direct Hamlet. The artistic director of the DCPA never saw himself in that role. He had played the title character onstage twice — senior year in college at Baylor University and again at Actor’s Express, a theater company he founded in Atlanta — and “literally never wanted to direct it […]
Deliver the Punchline: Area Comedy Classes
/in Community Engagement, General/by Cynthia BarnesFor anyone who has ever wished they’d been voted “Class Clown,” — or class clowns who would like to be on the stage instead of in the audience — comedy classes may be just the thing to channel your inner Steve Martin or Wanda Sykes. Even without aspirations toward a career in stand-up and your […]
Communicating with the Dead: Spiritualism and Séances in Denver
/in Community Engagement, General/by Cynthia BarnesThe desire to understand the mysteries of life, death and fate goes back to the earliest days of humanity — Israel’s first king, Saul, allegedly used a medium to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel for advice on an upcoming battle. (Spoiler alert: This did not end well.) But the modern spirituality movement took […]
The Making of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot
/in Education, General/by Linnea CovingtonThe idea for Shakespeare in the Parking Lot came from teachers who wanted to bring to life the Bard’s beautiful plays to help students truly understand why the works have been so important for centuries. “It is meant as a dramatic text and meant to be performed rather than reading it like a novel,” said […]
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Book Club Discussion Guide
/in Theatre Company, General/by Emma HolstAhead of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter running from September 27 to November 3 in the Kilstrom Theatre, take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the source material. A National Book Award Finalist and New York Times Bestseller, I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sánchez tells the story of Júlia, […]
5 Anagrams to Test Your Skills
/in Broadway, General/by Suzanne YoeDenver will host the national touring premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, playing the Buell Theatre September 22-October 5, 2024. Cast members in the Tony-winning musical tackle making many words from one, showcased in the song “Anagram.” Enjoy a video of the original cast music video of “Anagram” before testing your skills. And remember, you can only […]
Hamlet in Pop Culture
/in Theatre Company, General/by Emma HolstWilliam Shakespeare lived in Elizabethan England over 400 years ago. He was well-known at the time of his death with several plays circulating throughout Europe. However, Shakespeare’s popularity has proved to be ever-changing, growing and adapting with modern times – even four centuries later. His play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, usually shortened […]