Entries by DCPA Press
50 Years of Hip Hop Influenced 10 Years of The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker was created in 2013 by director/choreographer Jennifer Weber and writer Mike Fitelson. Mike adapted the original (George) Balanchine ballet to a contemporary New York City setting. At the time, Jennifer was working on a dance piece set to Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and was talking to Mike who ran the United […]
First Look: LITTLE RED
This charming, song-infused retelling of Little Red Riding Hood finds Little Red at the center of new adventures and new ways of seeing familiar characters. With a wandering wolf, a gardening grandma, a forest at risk, and characters from other tales joining in, Little Red discovers her own power as a vital doer in her community. […]
An Annie Quiz for Kids
1. What does it mean if someone has a “hard-knock” life? a. people need to knock loudly to enter their home b. they have a difficult life c. they like to sing a lot The correct answer is: b If someone has a “hard-knock” life it means they have a difficult life. “Hard knocks” describes […]
A Totally Tudor Timeline
Click to download Material provided by SIX | Photos from the Original Broadway Cast of SIX
A Her-story of the SIX Queens
Brush up on your knowledge of the SIX wives of Henry VIII before seeing them perform live in Denver! Learn about each Queen’s interests, their families, and…their causes of death. Catherine of Aragon Birth and death December 15, 1485 – January 7, 1536 Marriage One: to Arthur (Henry’s older brother), November 14, 1501 (aged 15) […]
Immersive Space Experience Coming to Colorado February 2024
Infinity Experiences, Felix & Paul Studios and PHI Studio, in association with Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Off-Center is proud to announce the presentation of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE premiering in Denver this February 3 – May 5, 2024 at Stanley Marketplace. Space Explorers: THE INFINITE is a captivating immersive experience inspired by […]
DCPA Theatre Company Announces Full Cast and Creative Team for Clyde’s
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) Theatre Company is excited to announce the full casting and creative team for Lynn Nottage’s critically acclaimed comedy Clyde’s. “The next show in our Theatre Company season is a real kick. Not only was it the most produced play in the American theatre last season, it also […]
Stage Stories: A Little Night Music Orchestration
In the video below, Angela Steiner, Music Director and Conductor of DCPA Theatre Company’s A Little Night Music, explains how she rewrote a score intended for a 17-piece orchestra into a full-bodied arrangement for eight musicians.