Broadway’s Own Kristin Chenoweth Appears with the Colorado Symphony

If you saw the original production of Wicked on Broadway, then you know the one, the only Kristin Chenoweth. If you weren’t able to see her originate the role of Glinda the Good Witch, you might be familiar with her Emmy-nominated role as April Rhodes on “Glee,” her recent Apple TV star turn as Mildred […]

Community: Seven Shows To Engage Kids When It’s Cold

By: Linnea Covington Even if you’re from Colorado that doesn’t mean the family wants to be outside all winter long. It gets cold and wet out there. Luckily, there are plenty of great ways to enjoy the great indoors this season, especially when it comes to exciting shows to bring your little ones to. From […]

Support Black History Month in Denver

Since 1976, every United States president has designated the month of February as Black History Month. This month is meant to celebrate the achievements of African Americans and to recognize their central role in U.S. history. In Denver, there are many local activities and programs to support Black History Month.   Discover Black Artists  Denver Botanic […]

Spotify

Follow the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Spotify featuring podcasts, performances and music that complements our upcoming plays, musicals and immersive experiences. Check back regularly for updates. Enjoy! MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Broadway Cast Album SOME LIKE IT HOT Original Broadway Cast Recording MAMMA MIA! Musical Compilation & JULIET Original Broadway Cast Recording […]

Hip Hop Terminology

Hip Hop Nutcracker Live at Dolby Theatre on November 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Photos by Timothy Norris See if you can recognize these core elements of hip hop when The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to The Buell Theatre Nov 19-20. Back Spin A technique used by DJs to rewind the record to a […]

4 DCPA connections to the 2020 Tony Awards

Following a year of uncertainty, the 2020 Tony Awards took place on Sunday, September 26 with an air of celebration. After over 18 months of shutdown on Broadway, the long-delayed ceremony came just as many productions finally reopened their doors. The evening was full of notable wins, outstanding performances, and a few Denver Center for […]

Judi Wolf: DCPA Trustee, Benefactress and The Red Wolf

Judi Wolf doesn’t merely walk into a room. She floats. Like when she floated into The Buell Theatre for the opening of the Broadway-bound The Little Mermaid in 2007 dressed to the gills as Ariel’s mother wearing a stunning, ocean-themed blue and turquoise dress. “The Red Wolf,” as she is affectionately known, held fish-shaped balloons […]

Seawell celebration: He lived the life he imagined

Monday’s farewell to DCPA founder Donald R. Seawell was not so much the end of an era as a homecoming.