Kids' Night on Broadway Events Held at DCPA, Opens 9/22

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts has become a leader in implementing Kids' Night on Broadway, a national program that aims to engage children with Broadway plays and musicals. Created by The Broadway League (the national trade organization for Broadway theatres, producers and presenters), Kids' Night programs allow children ages six to 18 to see Broadway shows at a discount when accompanied by a full-paying adult, and often include pre-theatre parties, educational programs, restaurant discounts, parking discounts and a special edition kids' Playbill provided by Theatre Development Fund. The program aims to make theatre accessible, encourages theatre as a form of family entertainment, and builds larger audiences for the future. The Denver Center has three upcoming Kids' Nights on Broadway events, including Tap Dogs, Shrek and Blue Man Group. Tickets are now on sale at www.denvercenter.org/knob.

The next Kids' Night on Broadway at the DCPA is Wednesday, September 22 starting at 6pm, for the tap dance sensation Tap Dogs. Families can join KOSI 101 and momslikeme.com for this event by using promo code KNOB when ordering, and for every adult ticket purchased, they'll receive a child's ticket for free. There will be free activities in the Buell lobby on the Mezzanine level from 6pm-8pm, including an autograph signing by some of the cast members of Tap Dogs (from 6-6:20pm), coloring activities, and official Kids' Night On Broadway giveaways. The Denver Center Theatre Academy will host an interactive station using common everyday household items like sticks, pans and steel trash cans to explore rhythmic patterns. Plus, families can show their tickets at Rock Bottom downtown where kids will eat free with the purchase of an entrée.

Meredith Vieira, journalist, television personality, game show hostess - and mother - serves as the 2010 Kids' Night on Broadway National Ambassador. "I've always been a huge fan of the theater, and I have great memories of taking my kids to Broadway shows," said Vieira. "The idea of enriching the lives of children through the arts is very important to me. Experiencing Broadway is immeasurable to a child's imagination, and I am thrilled to serve as this year's Ambassador for Kids' Night on Broadway."

"Here in Denver, we are delighted to offer Kids' Night on Broadway and do our part to develop the future generation of theatergoers," said Randy Weeks, Executive Director of Denver Center Attractions. "By exciting future generations of theatre patrons, we not only give the theatre a longer life, but give families something to do together."

To purchase single tickets for Kids' Night on Broadway, call Denver Center Ticket Services at 303.893.4100. TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): 303.893.9582. Tickets may also be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex Lobby. Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org/knob.

For more information on Kids' Night on Broadway events nationwide, visit www.KidsNightOnBroadway.com

The Broadway League, created in 1930, is the official trade association for the commercial theatre industry. For more information, visit www.BroadwayLeague.com.

Upcoming Kids' Night on Broadway events at the DCPA

Tap Dogs
Sept 22 | 6pm
· Buy an adult ticket, get a child's ticket free (use promo code KNOB, select locations)
· Dinner special at Rock Bottom Brewery downtown, kids eat free with adult entree
· Activities in Buell lobby Mezzanine including:
o Cast autograph signing 6pm-6:20pm
o KOSI 101 and MomsLikeMe.com activity stations
o Denver Center Theatre Academy educational rhythm activity
o Coloring projects, giveaways and more

Shrek the Musical
Nov 17 | 6pm
· Buy an adult ticket, get a child's ticket at ½ price (use promo code KNOB, select locations)
· Activities in the Buell lobby on the Mezzanine level from 6-7:30pm
· Cast appearance, interactive games, dinner special and giveaways

Blue Man Group
Dec 8 | 6pm
· Buy an adult ticket, get a child's ticket at ½ price (use promo code KNOB, select locations)
· Activities in the Buell lobby on the Mezzanine level from 6:30-8pm
· Educational activities, interactive games, dinner special and giveaways