The Denver Center for the Performing Arts News

With eight performances still remaining in Denver, Disney's THE LION KING is already celebrating a sold-out, record-breaking engagement at The Buell Theatre.

As the Starz Denver Film Festival comes to a close, host Eden Lane sits down with Tony Award-winner, THE GOOD WIFE star, and MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! host, Alan Cumming. Next, Eden looks at two theatrical productions (with special connections to Denver) as they return to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts this month. At the Buell, Eden takes a special backstage tour of Disney's The Lion King. She then meets the stars and co-creators of 'Girls Only: The Secret Comedy Of Women' on stage at the Galleria Theater.

TRACES, the acclaimed show by the Montreal-based troupe 7 Fingers, will perform in Dayton from December 6-18, 2011 at the historic Victoria Theatre as part of Victoria Theatre Association's 2011-2012 Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series.

AMERICAN NIGHT: THE BALLAD OF JUAN JOSÉ, by Richard Montoya developed by Culture Clash and Jo Bonney, will close at the Denver Center Theatre Company's Ricketson Theatre November 20 Tickets are on sale now, by calling 303.893.4100 or www.denvercenter.org.

The Denver Center Theatre Company announced today that it will receive a $30,000 grant from The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) that will go towards the World Premiere production of TWO THINGS YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT AT DINNER.

GIRLS ONLY, written by Barbara Gehring and Linda Klein, is an original comedy that celebrates the honor, truth, humor and silliness of being female. With a two-woman cast and audiences full of raucous, laughing ladies, the show has found quick popularity in its unique examination of all things girly. The two roles in the show are performed by Gehring and Klein, as well as Amie MacKenzie.

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL will play The Buell Theatre for a limited engagement running Tuesday, January 10 - Saturday, January 21. Tickets for BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL will be available starting Sunday, November 20 and can be purchased at www.denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100.

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, based on the novel by Mark Twain, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Space Theatre November 11 - December 18 (opening night Thursday, November 17.)

The return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, November 4 at 7:30pm at The Buell Theatre.

TRACES, the urban circus that has been a hit with critics and audiences alike, will transition from a limited engagement to an open-ended run at New York's Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street).

TRACES, the urban circus that has been a hit with critics and audiences alike, will transition from a limited engagement to an open-ended run at New York's Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street). TRACES, by the Montreal-based troupe 7 Fingers, began previews on July 29th and opened to rave reviews August 8th. Tickets are now on sale via Ticketmaster.com ( 800-982-2787 ) through June 24, 2012

The return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Friday, November 4 at 7:30pm at The Buell Theatre. This limited five-week run will conclude on Sunday, December 4, 2011. The performance schedule is listed below. "I am delighted to be working with our friends from Disney again, and even slightly more delighted with the successful return of THE LION KING", said President and COO of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Randy Weeks.

Casting has been announced for the Denver return engagement of Disney's THE LION KING. Denver's most eagerly awaited stage production will return to The Buell Theatre from Wednesday, November 2 to Sunday, December 4.

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, adapted for the stage by Laura Eason, based on the novel by Mark Twain, will play the Denver Center Theatre Company's Space Theatre November 11 - December 18 (opening night Thursday, November 17.)

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce the second round of 2011 Edgerton Foundation New American Play awards granted to TCG member theaters across the U.S. The awards, totaling $762,000, allow 22 theaters extra time in the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, helping to extend the life of the play after its first run.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, is pleased to announce the second round of 2011 Edgerton Foundation New American Play awards granted to TCG member theaters across the U.S. The awards, totaling $762,000, allow 22 theaters extra time in the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, helping to extend the life of the play after its first run.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, has just announced the second round of 2011 Edgerton Foundation New American Play awards granted to TCG member theaters across the U.S. The awards, totaling $762,000, allow 22 theaters extra time in the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team, helping to extend the life of the play after its first run.

Denver Center Attractions proudly presents some of the most popular touring productions currently on the road.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts will host the 2nd production of Theatre Threads, a costume runway show, on Friday October 21 at 11:30am in the Seawell Grand Ballroom. The show will feature 22 costumes from the Denver Center Theatre Company's 30+-year history. Theatre Threads is a benefit for arts in education programs at the Denver Center.

The tour of the smash hit Broadway revival of WEST SIDE STORY is coming to Denver.