The Denver Center for the Performing Arts

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Acting Studios & Schools in Denver, CO
Acting Studios & Schools
Arts & Entertainment

Hours

Monday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 6:00PM

Location

1101 13th St.
Denver, CO
80204

About

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is an exhilarating mix of Broadway shows, professional theatre, backstage tours, acting instruction and breathtaking facilities.

The Tony Award-winning Theatre Company offers classics, revivals and world premieres. DCPA Broadway presents blockbuster musical touring shows and cabaret. Off-Center offers immersive, experiential performances. The Education Department develops the talents of aspiring actors while the Seawell Grand Ballroom hosts meetings, receptions and galas.

Founded in 1972 as a not-for-profit organization, The Denver Center is the primary tenant of downtown's Denver Performing Arts Complex at Speer & Arapahoe.

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Latest The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Reviews (Average Rating: 4)

based on 140 review(s)

This is a great venue for Broadway shows and musicals. I've sat in a lot of different sections and each section provided a pretty great view of the show. I...

Melanie T. March 5, 2022 via Yelp

I came here for a NY Broadway show- my fam loved it! Then I came here to watch the Denver Co Symphony. It was alright! I think I liked it more bc they had...

Shin M. May 5, 2022 via Yelp

It was my first time at DCPA, and I was definitely impressed by its charm! My partner and I saw Nutcracker. The venue was grand, the staff was courteous and...

Parker A. December 11, 2021 via Yelp

Latest

What movie would you like to see adapted into a play or musical?
TUNE IN: Join The Temptations founder Otis Williams, Tony-nominated book writer Dominique Morisseau and members of the Broadway cast of Ain't Too Proud Musical for a special LIVESTREAM event on Tuesday, October 13th at 7PM ET, with musical performances and a deeply personal conversation moderated by Whoopi Goldberg about the way things were – and the way things can be – for Black artists in America. Ain't Too Proud Musical October 8 at 10:43 AM · TUNE IN: Join us for a special LIVESTREAM event on Tuesday, October 13th at 7PM ET, with musical performances and a deeply personal conversation moderated by Whoopi Goldberg about the way things were – and the way things can be – for Black artists in America. Featuring The Temptations founder Otis Williams, Tony-nominated book writer Dominique Morisseau and members of the Broadway cast of Ain't Too Proud Musical, this LIVE event, presented in partnership with American Express, is one you won't want to miss! Watch on our Facebook, YouTube, or at AintTooProudMusical.com/AMEX
This week marks two years since the opening night of the National Tour Launch of Dear Evan Hansen right here in Denver, and we've stil got stars in our eyes from this one-of-a-kind production. #DCPAmemories Dear Evan Hansen October 9, 2018 at 5:25 PM · From cakes to casts, take a look at DEAR EVAN HANSEN’s First National Tour’s opening night celebration in Denver. 📷 : Amanda Tipton
This pop-up performance in Times Square yesterday featured Bernadette Peters, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, Eden Espinosa, and more. And to be honest we can't stop watching it. PLAYBILL.COM Watch Bernadette Peters and an All-Star Ensemble Perform a Surprise Rendition of ‘Sunday' in Times Square Playbill October 8 at 8:59 AM · The pop-up performance, co-directed by Tom Kitt and Michael McElroy, was arranged by the new volunteer initiative NYC Next.
Playbill October 8 at 8:59 AM · The pop-up performance, co-directed by Tom Kitt and Michael McElroy, was arranged by the new volunteer initiative NYC Next.
The DCPA’s commitment to high-quality education has never been greater or more needed. Our virtual programs offer interactive, guided instruction in literacy, playwriting, theatre training & more. Support our Recovery Fund to retain arts education. http://ow.ly/J9vo50BMi4G
Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda reveal the story behind "Wait For It" on Netflix's new series Song Exploder, AVAILABLE NOW. Hamilton October 5 at 1:13 PM · Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda reveal the story behind "Wait For It" on Netflix's new series Song Exploder, AVAILABLE NOW.
CARNE y ARENA is officially open at The Hangar at Stanley! We're excited to share the experience that The Denver Post calls "brilliant in execution and hyper-relevant" with our Denver community. Check out this short trailer that gives you a glimpse into the creation of this one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets ➡️ http://ow.ly/cD5k50C3cke
Congratulations to our friends at Dear Evan Hansen - West End for winning 3 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical! Dear Evan Hansen Yesterday at 6:45 PM · We are truly honored. On behalf of the Dear Evan Hansen - West End family, thank you for our three Olivier Awards. We can’t wait to perform for our UK audiences again.
Tonight's the night! We're giddy with anticipation as one of Broadway's greatest leading ladies takes the virtual stage to kick off our Women of Broadway livestream concert series! If you don't have your tickets yet, there's still time! Ticket holders will also have access to the livestream for 72 hours after the event, so even if you can't watch tonight, you can still catch Patti in action. So what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now! http://ow.ly/Dkvt50BZZFl
What would it look like if Broadway legend Ethel Merman and The Phantom of the Opera got to sing together? That's just one of the many questions that theatre enthusiasts get answered in Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking. Forbidden Broadway has been parodying the Great Bright Way since 1982, and DCPA's Cabaret audiences got to experience some of the fun in this comical revue. #DCPAmemories
“'Carne y Arena' often brought me close to tears. Difficult to describe, brilliant in execution, and hyper-relevant to contemporary American life, it’s easily one of the most intense artistic experiences I’ve ever had. I’m not even sure how to classify it, other than 'genius.'" Read the rest of The Denver Post's review of Carne y Arena at the link below. THEKNOW.DENVERPOST.COM Oscar winner Alejandro Iñárritu’s “Carne y Arena” brings powerful VR experience to Stanley Marketplace
Who's going with us to The Prom this December? 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️ We can't wait to stream this Broadway musical turned movie on Netflix this winter! Netflix October 22 at 9:18 AM · The teaser trailer has dropped for The Prom and it 👏 is 👏everything 👏 Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Corden and Kerry Washington star in Ryan Murphy’s new musical. Who will you be singing along with? 👀 The Prom, streaming on Netflix December 11.
17 years to write. Six months to rehearse. 10 plays to recount the Trojan War. One documentary that captured it all. Twenty years ago, the DCPA Theatre Company and Royal Shakespeare Company embarked upon the most ambitious play ever to have been attempted— TANTALUS. Now a part of theatrical history, you are invited to peer into the creation of this world premiere. Join us for a virtual viewing party of TANTALUS: Behind the Mask, a two-and-a-half hour documentary that captured all the determination, drama, and artistry that led to this highly acclaimed and unforgettable theatrical experience. Register today ➡️ http://ow.ly/ExND50CsrNs
What is your favorite costume from a play or musical?
We just can’t wait for you to join us for our engagement of Disney’s The Lion King which, as a reminder, begins NEXT YEAR in The Buell Theatre — December 2, 2021 - January 2, 2022.
Originally released in 1969 as a rock opera concept album, The Who's Tommy made its debut as a Broadway musical in 1993. 25 years later, the #DCPAtheatrecompany production of the musical wowed Denver audiences with its incredible set and lighting design, powerful performances and rocking score. #DCPAmemories #Tommy
Unfortunately, the CARNE y ARENA virtual reality experience has been postponed starting November 21 until further notice. CARNE y ARENA is scheduled to remain in The Hangar at Stanley until January 30, 2021. We are hopeful the cases of COVID-19 will decrease in Colorado and allow it to resume before the engagement ends. DETAILS: denvercenter.org/response.
Two years ago, we partnered with BookBar on Tennyson to bring Bite Size: An Evening of Micro Theatre to Denver audiences. The experience featured five short plays with bookish twists, written by Colorado-based playwrights and performed environmentally in and around BookBar. Next month, BookBar Press will publish the five plays PLUS five additional finalist plays in Bite Size: An Anthology of Micro Theatre. You can pre-order your copy today! https://www.bookbardenver.com/bookbar-press?fbclid=IwAR02iPwumW0fLNlNT-zdapIYtU523NBjDrIS2SshOb10Xta6qbnEhzTt1qM BOOKBARDENVER.COM BookBar Press | BookBar Denver
Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal is launching the Broadway Profiles Show Spotlight Series, a special digital-only series that will feature nationally touring theatrical productions. The first episode, focusing on the Tony-winning musical Hadestown! Click the link below to watch the segment! BROADWAY.COM Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal Launches Monthly Digital-Only Show Spotlight Series Hadestown January 25 at 12:09 PM · Broadway Profiles with Tamsen Fadal just launched their digital-only "Show Spotlight" series, beginning with an episode all about Hadestown ! Hear from Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada and André De Shields and more of the Hadestown family.
Christopher Plummer's legacy will live on forever. The Sound Of Music February 5 at 12:25 PM · We're saddened to hear of Christopher Plummer’s passing. His legacy as our Captain will live on in THE SOUND OF MUSIC forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this time. ♥️
Ready to create Some Enchanted Evening this #ValentinesDay? ❤️ Show them you're Hopelessly Devoted to them, and that they are (Simply) The Best with our new Valentine's #SpotifyPlaylist - Broadway's Greatest Love Songs! 🌹 http://ow.ly/Gy7Y50DsvjT What other songs should we add to this playlist? 💬 ⬇️ OPEN.SPOTIFY.COM Broadway's Greatest Love Songs, a playlist by Denver Center on Spotify
It's hard to believe, but one year ago today, The Donna Summer Musical was playing at the Buell Theatre right here in Denver! For this week's #DCPAmemories, we're looking back at the electric experience and moving tribute to the voice of a generation.
Looking for resources to help you dig deeper during #BlackHistoryMonth? Ecoinclusive put together a great list of upcoming workshops, conversations and resources on social justice, allyship, Black History, and more. Make sure to check it out! DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM Black History Month 2021.pdf Ecoinclusive January 26 at 1:36 PM · PLEASE SHARE THIS RESOURCE. Black history is American history, but Black History Month provides the necessary opportunity to dig deeper, have thoughtful conversations, and continue to truthfully confront our countries history of racial injustice so we can repair its painful legacy. Education on race, diversity, and inclusion is essential for everyone. Click below to check out online courses on social justice, effective allyship, Black History, and racial justice being offered Feb 2021. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i0J_zm5ZyErgSDdG1GeqcEJ-zaL8EZBv/view?usp=sharing
This #ValentinesDay, if you're looking for a unique and safe date night, you need to check out our online PartnerProv class! Together, you'll throw inhibitions aside, build confidence and explore the fun and spontaneous world of improv! No experience required. Register now ➡️ http://ow.ly/ir7M50DqjE2 Brought to you by our amazing partners at UCHealth.

Information

Company name
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Category
Acting Studios & Schools
Est
1972

FAQs

  • What is the phone number for The Denver Center for the Performing Arts in Denver CO?
    You can reach them at: 303-893-4100. It’s best to call The Denver Center for the Performing Arts during business hours.
  • What is the address for The Denver Center for the Performing Arts on 13th in Denver?
    The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is located at this address: 1101 13th St. Denver, CO 80204.
  • What are The Denver Center for the Performing Arts(Denver, CO) store hours?
    The Denver Center for the Performing Arts store hours are as follows: Mon-Fri: 10:00AM - 6:00PM.