Performing Arts

Against the backdrop of national industry challenges, leadership changes and evolving programming, the nonprofit opens its final mainstage show this season.

Michael Longfellow, Jay Pharoah, Melissa Villaseñor and Luke Null have shows coming up.

“Standup comedy is supposed to be for adults and it should be the comics saying what they want, uncensored.”

A radical, interactive three-part performance that explores Colfax Avenue’s mad, queer and disobedient histories blurs the line between activism and performance.

“This is not something just for me – it’s so Black history is not forgotten. Every time somebody tells a story, somebody is going to learn something.”

The touring production of Back to the Future: The Musical fails to capture the film’s charm.

“The scope of this project is so much bigger than anything I’ve ever done,” says the playwright, a former child actor in Denver.

After nearly forty years of using storytelling to deliver health messages, the nonprofit is looking for a partner to do the job.

“We realized how important it was to tell this feminist, queer story about women claiming agency in the face of oppression while remaining joyful and fun.”

“We need a big comedy club for comics to go, but we also need these smaller, independent shows for people to refine stuff.”

From Denver’s preeminent drag artist to a comedian who’s bringing all-Native lineups, we see a lot of greatness coming from these folks this year.

“One of the best parts was shooting on location in Denver. We’ve got the Big Blue Bear, Triangle Park and the city skyline. Since it’s made in Denver, we wanted people to see it.”

“The DCPA will follow the growing national trend to deliver all tickets closer to the performance date in order to decrease the amount of time secondary brokers have to resell tickets at an inflated cost.”

The local comedy club has found a new home at 675 22nd Street that will debut with a soft opening on New Year’s Eve.

After a surprise run at Comedy Works earlier this year, Aziz Ansari is coming back to Denver on his new standup tour.

See the holiday classic in many forms, from classic ballets to jazz twists and historical reimaginings that include a Nicola Tesla cameo.

“It’s funny – in a piece called alone, you won’t feel alone. The show gently guides you to a place where you can explore connection on your own terms.”

Experience Langston Hughes’s timeless gospel masterpiece reimagined with passion and purpose in Aurora.

“As the world gets crazier and crazier, it certainly feels like there is more need for this story.”

Kate Hamill’s adaptation adds new urgency to the March sisters’ story, delving into themes of gender, identity and resilience against the backdrop of a divided America.

The legendary cult filmmaker discusses his legacy, mental health and enduring quest for relevance ahead of his performances at Comedy Works.

“Maybe that’s my problem – I keep laughing at shit that’s actually scary, but I find that shit funny.”