Upcoming Shows
With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared....
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a Broadway tour presented by DCPA, running October 20–November 7, 2026, at Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex.
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration brings the icon’s extraordinary voice and the brother-sister duo’s unforgettable music back to the stage in a beautifully crafted all-new...
Bluey’s Big Play runs November 21–22, 2026 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Waitress runs November 27–29, 2026 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Jersey Boys runs December 1–6, 2026 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas runs December 18–19, 2026 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
ELF The Musical runs December 22–27, 2026 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
The Book of Mormon runs January 5–17, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Legally Blonde — The Musical runs February 5–7, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
BOOP! The Musical runs March 9–21, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Riverdance 30 — The New Generation runs March 23–28, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the
The Great Gatsby runs April 6–18, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Buena Vista Social Club runs April 27–May 9, 2027 at Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
MAMMA MIA! runs May 11–16, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Death Becomes Her runs May 25–June 6, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Hadestown runs June 8–13, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Maybe Happy Ending runs August 18–29, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical runs September 7–12, 2027 at the Buell Theatre in downtown’s Arts Complex, presented by the DCPA.
by Tessa Nelson - May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of SOMEWHERE at Denver Center For The Performing Arts?...
by Tessa Nelson - May 07, 2026
Furlough’s Paradise at Curious Theatre Company examines the strained relationship between estranged cousins Mina and Sade, reunited by grief and forced to confront the divergent paths their lives have taken. ...
by Tessa Nelson - April 29, 2026
Elham, playwright Sanaz Toossi’s brilliant character played by an equally brilliant Vanah Assadourian, frustratedly exclaims in a tongue unfamiliar to her mouth, “I want everyone to know I am not an idiot and also I am nice.” English, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, capt...
by Tessa Nelson - April 21, 2026
Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts tells a perfectly coherent story—it’s just not a very interesting one. An overprotective mother badgers her daughter to stay safely in her apartment and away from the glitz, glamour, and danger of those pernicious New Y...
by Tessa Nelson - April 15, 2026
Brilliant musicianship, soulful performances, and expert craft make Next to Normal at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts deeply identifiable. Unfortunately, the pathos it creates through these immense talents may cast more doubt on mental health care than broker clarity surrounding mental ill...
by Tessa Nelson - April 07, 2026
Cryptic, co-produced by Fictive and OddKnock Productions turned a warehouse space into an immersive production that felt more like a fast-paced amusement park ride. Without spoiling too much, the premise is that a chipper tour guide (on my night played by Beau Fisher, though the role may alternately...
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....
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. ...
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....
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
A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 45 million people around the world have fallen...
Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show by celebrated...
Videos
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Empty Night Denver Fringe Festival (6/04-6/06) |
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Waitress Buell Theatre (11/27-11/29) PHOTOS |
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Violet co-produced with Phamaly Theatre Company Aurora Fox Arts Center (6/05-6/28) |
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The Book of Mormon Buell Theatre (1/05-1/17) PHOTOS |
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Ancestry Dot Comedy: A Standup Hour for Misfits Ratio Beerworks (6/04-6/07) |
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Once Wolf Theatre (4/02-5/02) PHOTOS |
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Legally Blonde - The Musical Buell Theatre (2/05-2/07) PHOTOS |
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The Outsiders at Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre (9/08-9/27) |
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Working: A Musical Creede Repertory Theatre - Ruth Humphreys Brown (6/20-9/05) |
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Matilda Candlelight Dinner Playhouse (6/25-8/30) |
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