DENVER THEATER REVIEWS

The national tour of Water for Elephants is the latest show to stop at DCPA as it makes its way across the country. I only just last year read the novel by Sara Gruen followed quickly by the feature film starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson. ...

DCPA Theatre Company's legacy of 'outdoing' themselves continues with their latest world premiere production of Cowboys and East Indians, based on the short story collection by Nina McConigley and written by McConigley and Matthew Spangler....

It is no wonder so many movies, tv shows, and musicals start out as the written word. I would argue the best stories are those that draw you in and keep you engaged from start to finish, regardless of how long it takes to finish. Perhaps that is why when I first read The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks ...

I have a love/hate relationship with Tennessee Williams. It's not really his fault, it's more thanks to my time working for a theater festival honoring the playwright. The work was incredible, but the work environment was, in a word, insufferable....

Cob County comes to Denver in the latest National Tour to make its way to the Buell at DCPA. Shucked tells the story of a small farm community where the residents face a crisis when their beloved corn crop mysteriously begins to die. ...

In the premiere of DCPA's 2025-2026 season, The Happiest Man on Earth chronologs the times and trials of Eddie Jaku, a Jewish man who recounts his hardships evading capture and death at the hands of Nazi Germany. ...

What did our critic think of & JULIET at DCPA?...

Curious Theatre Company's 27th season comes to a close with its presentation of a new work in its World Premiere, Exhibit, directed by Artistic Director Jada Suzanne Dixon. ...

DCPA's final show before the summer, The Hot Wing King, brings the 24-25 season to a spicy close, though it is sure to leave you wanting more. Directed by Timothy Douglas and written by Katori Hall, the show is one female playwright's love letter to queer Black men based in her own hometown of Memph...

DCPA hardly ever disappoints when it comes to the creative elements of a production and their current production of Little Shop of Horrors is no different. The scenic design by Alan E. Muraoka is a great example of theatrical excellence. It is by and large a stationary set that allows for dynamic st...

Technical difficulties once again take centerstage at the Buell for the latest National Tour to come to Denver. The Wiz got off to a late start and even later second act after audio equipment failed. I am not sure if these issues are specific to the touring productions or if the problems are in-hous...

The Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities has a total hit on their hands with their latest show to take the mainstage, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Directed by Geoffrey Kent, Arvada's production is an exhibition of theatrical excellence....

What did our critic think of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Phamaly Theatre Company?...

What did our critic think of LIFE OF PI at DCPA?...

In today's pop culture canon, most folks of a certain age have some sort of connection with Mean Girls. The original movie and its all star cast have left an indelible mark on American, if not global, culture. On Wednesdays we wear pink. On October 3rd, we ask what day it is. There's a 30% chance it...

What did our critic think of THE SUFFRAGETTE'S MURDER at DCPA Theatre Company?...

What did our critic think of THE RESERVOIR RESONATES WITH AUDIENCES AT DCPA at DCPA Theatre Company?...

Television and film have always encapsulated my attention with a fervor. The imprint left by action movies from a bygone era still burn with a certain reverence. It is no secret that the culture of today seems to thrive on nostalgia which is why we see so many theatrical productions having made thei...

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL NATIONAL TOUR at DCPA?...

Familial trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, and usually when you least expect. A single moment can lead to many more in what may feel like a spiral, or perhaps even dominoes tumbling over each other, one by one....

What did BroawayWorld's critic think of HAMLET at DCPA? Read the review and learn more about the production! ...

The Silent Generation, born between 1928 and 1945, grew up during times of economic hardship and war, leading to a reputation for resilience, loyalty, and a preference for stability over revolution. They were shaped by events like the Great Depression and World War II, and many became hardworking, c...

I have long been a Sara Bareilles stan. My love for she and her music stems from my high school days, extends to my college years when I saw her twice in concert, and leads to where we are now: Bareilles making her way from concert venues to theatrical stages, earning three Tony nominations along th...

What did our critic think of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH BRINGS RAW POWER AND EMOTIONAL DEPTH TO THE ARCH at Give 5 Productions?...

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S FROZEN at DCPA?...