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Review: BIRTHDAY CANDLES at Curious Theatre


by Tessa Nelson - March 09, 2026

What did our critic think of BIRTHDAY CANDLES at Curious Theatre? Curious Theatre's talented team and more than capable actors show case a brilliant play new to the Denver area....

Review: High-Flying Feats in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at the Denver Center


by Jon Bee - February 12, 2026

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. ...

Review: COWBOYS AND EAST INDIANS Defies Assumptions at DCPA


by Jon Bee - January 26, 2026

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....

Review: THE NOTEBOOK Makes it Rain at DCPA


by Jon Bee - December 18, 2025

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 ...

Past Shows

Dividing the Estate
Apr 30 – May 26, 2013

Black Box Theater: - Horton Foote; dir: A. Lee Massaro....

Man of La Mancha
Mar 26 – Apr 14, 2013

Main Stage Theater: - book: Dale Wasserman; lyrics: Joe Darion; music: Mitch Leigh; dir: Rod Lansberry....

No Dogs Allowed
Feb 7 – Mar 8, 2013

Main Stage Theater: - book: Sonia Manzano; lyrics: Billy Aronson; music: Stephen Lawrence; dir: Edith Weiss....

Blithe Spirit
Jan 22 – Feb 17, 2013

Black Box Theater: - No...

Twelfth Night
May 1 – May 27, 2012
How I Became A Pirate
Jan 26 – Apr 14, 2012

AARRRRGH! Who doesn’t want to be a pirate? When young Jeremy Jacobs and his exceptional digging skills are recruited by Captain Braid Beard for treasure...

The Importance of Being Earnest
Jan 24 – Feb 19, 2012

Ever wish you could take a break from the responsibility of being you? Wilde’s two charming bachelors each enjoy a double life, running away from...

Legally Blonde, The Musical
Jun 25 – Jul 15, 2011

Perfectly pink and infused with fun, frivolity, and a come-from-behind, feel-good story, this upbeat musical comedy tells the tale of Elle Woods, a blonde sorority...

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