Denver Center for the Performing Arts Announces 2010/2011 Season

In announcing the Denver Center Theatre Company's 2010/11 Season, Artistic Director Kent Thompson expands the company's reputation with American Playwrights and theatre professionals as a center for new work by selecting three new plays read at the 2010 Colorado New Play Summit for full production - two of them Denver Center world premieres. In addition he has selected a remarkably current list of critically-acclaimed works, including the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner, to complement a horror classic, an exciting French Canadian import and a favorite Shakespeare comedy.

Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 STEPS, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and from the movie of Alfred Hitchcock will play from September 10 - November 14 at the Ricketson Theatre. The original concept for 39 STEPS is by Nobby Dimon and Simon Corble.

Adaptor Patrick Barlow has dusted off Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 spy thriller, The 39 STEPS, and reinvented it for the 21st Century. With four malleable actors playing more than 150 roles, the film noir gem has been retooled into a hilarious comedy that manages to be faithful to the movie. Whether or not they have seen the film, virtuoso performances and dazzling, inventive stagecraft promise to have audiences rolling in the aisles.

THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS by Caridad Svich and based on the novel by Isabel Allende will run from September 17 - October 23, 2010 at The Space Theatre.

A haunting and lyrical adaptation of Isabel Allende's critically-acclaimed bestseller, THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS, looks at four generations of political, social and familial upheaval through the powerful lens of memory. In this vibrant family saga set in Latin America, unforgettable characters tell a story filled with music, romance and violence.

Charles Morey's DRACULA from the novel by Bram Stoker will play October 1 - October 30, 2010 on The Stage Theatre.

The towering horror classic comes to the Denver Center stage. Bram Stoker's terrifying psychodrama pits the demonic Count against two vulnerable young women, and the valiant men who risk everything to save their lives - and their souls.

RECKLESS by Craig Lucas will take to the Space Theatre stage from November 12 - December 18, 2010.

It's a snowy Christmas Eve at the Fitsimmons house, when Rachel's husband Tom announces he's taken out a contract on her life. Rachel flees into a hilarious and surreal looking-glass adventure, confronting psychoanalysis, TV game shows, poisoned champagne, human organ trafficking and so much more. "I always wanted to do something reckless, you know? Run away in the middle of the night with some strange man who would ruin your reputation and make you really happy. I think we get these ideas from rock 'n' roll songs." Deck the halls.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens and adapted for the stage by Richard Hellesen with Music by David de Berry will play from November 26 - December 24, 2010 on The Stage Theatre.

What better way to shine a light in the dark of winter than enjoying this holiday tradition, the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge confronting the ghosts of past, present and future and finally finding redemption. With original songs, enchanting sets and opulent costumes, this production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL will help audiences discover anew the true meaning of Christmas.

Other shows at the Denver Center Theatre Company for the upcoming season include MAP OF HEAVEN (January 14-February 26), THE CATCH (January 21-February 26), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (January 28-February 26), TRACES (March 11-May 14), RUINED (March 18-April 30), and SUPERIOR DONUTS (April 1-May 7).

For more information or to order ticktes, visit online at www.denvercenter.org.

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