From a pop culture phenomenon in the 2000s to a feminist shift in Broadway representation, Mean Girls always comes along at a time when we need it the most. Twenty- five years ago, the box office was dominated by action-packed fantasy film franchises; from pirates to wizards, superheroes to jedis – audiences couldn’t escape the […]
A new year and new (familiar) faces. The DCPA is ushering in 2025 with plenty of fan-favorites, sure to bring some beloved characters to the stage. Check this list below to see who will be walking in from stage right in the coming months. Doc Brown & Marty McFly These two characters are synonymous with […]
We have a lot to thank the printing press for: the spread of knowledge in the Renaissance; the force of political movements, including the U.S. Revolution, through the dissemination of political pamphlets; the spread of Protestantism; and Gutenberg! The Musical!, the musical comedy running at the Garner Galleria Theatre through May 4. Johannes Gutenberg’s 1455 […]
In the opening of The Reservoir, the narrator, Josh, wakes up to a gorgeous sunrise over the waters of Cherry Creek Reservoir, 14 miles southeast of Denver. It’s a fitting place to begin a play that takes place in Denver because Cherry Creek is also where Denver’s story begins. The pretty creek that flows into […]
Jazzercise is the original dance exercise program, combining dance and strength training in a fun, full-body workout. Since the 70’s, Jazzercise has been a mainstay for thousands looking for an engaging form of exercise. In the Denver Center Theatre Company’s world premiere play The Reservoir (Jan 17 – Mar 9, 2025), one of Josh’s grandmothers […]
The life of Pi has been long and fruitful, although full of challenges for the title character. The peregrinations of Piscine Molitor Patel began with the best-selling 2001 novel by Canadian author Yann Martel, continuing 11 years later with the Ang Lee film, which won four Academy Awards. In 2023, it moved to Broadway in […]
The evolution of a play has various stages (no pun intended). In an extreme oversimplification, first, you need a script, which for some playwrights can take days and for others can span decades. Then, new scripts often benefit from readings whether in a classroom, playwrights’ group, or a new play festival. Audience feedback helps inform […]
Each new year brings a wave of new intentions and resolutions. However, many of them start with enthusiasm but often lose momentum. Instead of choosing a resolution to establish or eliminate bad habits, what if your New Year’s resolution for 2025 was rewarding…say to support more local theatre? While the Denver Center for the Performing […]
In the world premiere production of The Reservoir, a young adult reconnects with his four grandparents in a time of need, finding surprising allies at his side. Unless you have a close relationship with your grandparents, generational gaps can make carrying on a conversation feel awkward or forced. Either way, there’s a great possibility your […]
Ask any historian to name the most significant invention in history and many would say the printing press. Created by Johannes Gutenberg around 1450, the moveable-type printing press revolutionized the publishing industry. Previously, the limited number of books in Europe were largely written by hand on a type of parchment called vellum. The work was […]