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Review: Nightmare on Strip Street Is a Bloody, Bawdy Burlesque Treat

By Toni Tresca

Jul 15, 2025

Horror meets high camp in this dazzlingly unhinged burlesque parody at The Arch.

A musical theater ensemble performs a musical number.

Review: Some Like It Hot National Tour Brings Tap-Happy Magic to DCPA

By Toni Tresca

Jul 11, 2025

A dazzling mix of jazz-age spectacle, smart comedy and a winning cast makes the show a must-see musical at the Buell.

How the Have Fun, Be Nice Tour Transforms Early Mornings Into Dance Parties

By Toni Tresca

Jun 26, 2025

Daybreaker's sober sunrise dance tour returns to Denver four more times this summer as part of its more than 100 events.

A stage of people with their backs turned

Funds and Games: Checking in With the Colorado Arts Organizations That Lost Their NEA Funding

By Kristen Fiore

May 20, 2025

Colorado arts organizations comment on their lost NEA funding.

Breakdancing Takes Center Stage at Red Bull BC One National Final in Denver

By Toni Tresca

May 16, 2025

Top U.S. breakers compete in Denver for a chance to battle in Tokyo at the world’s biggest breaking competition.

Rocky Mountain Rhythm Taps its Way to Ten Years

By Toni Tresca

Apr 16, 2025

Colorado’s first nonprofit tap company celebrates a decade with Taps on Tap, an anniversary show at the People's Building in Aurora.

Denver Dance Tribe Revives the Joy of Movement for Women

By Toni Tresca

Apr 11, 2025

The next dance party is today in Lakewood!

Warm Cookies Finds New Ways to Connect with Communities Through Atlas of the Future Event Series

By Tim Weighart

Feb 28, 2025

An event on March 2 in Westwood will showcase traditional Aztec art forms and open conversations about education.

A man wearing a red cape stands behind a woman.

Colorado Ballet’s 65th Anniversary Lineup

By Toni Tresca

Feb 25, 2025

The ballet company commemorates decades of captivating performances with a season of drama, romance and a little jazz.

A mirroring game is played by two people in a parking lot.

Control Group’s Field Trip Turns Colfax into a Living, Breathing Archive

By Toni Tresca

Feb 14, 2025

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

The five DJs of Denver Vintage Reggae Society standing behind turntables

This Veteran Troupe of Reggae DJs Has Found a New Place to Spin in Denver

By Jason Heller

Jan 30, 2025

Your Mom's House is the new home for Denver Vintage Reggae Society and its monthly celebration of old-school Jamaican vinyl.

Spice Up Your Holiday With "Little Sprinkles of Striptease" From Denver Burlesque Group the Rhinettes

By Justin Criado

Dec 11, 2024

Add some sugar and spice to your holiday with a trio of burlesque shows that bring new meaning to Christmas songs.

Go Nuts: Every Version of The Nutcracker In and Around Denver

By Toni Tresca

Dec 11, 2024

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

Woman in brown dress standing between branches.

Inside HOLDTIGHT's Haunting Immersive Exploration, alone: un/tethered

By Toni Tresca

Dec 4, 2024

“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.”

Just How Hard Is It to Become a Denver Nuggets Dancer?

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 18, 2024

Surprise: it's pretty hard, and can require moving across the country.

cast of Stephen Sondheim's musical Company

Stephen Sondheim's Gender-Swapped Company Comes to Denver

By Toni Tresca

May 21, 2024

Catch the gender-swapped revival of the musical comedy Company at Denver Center from May 22 to June 2.

MJ Explores Michael Jackson's Complex Legacy

By Toni Tresca

Apr 13, 2024

The Tony Award-winning musical delves into the creative process behind the King of Pop's 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

Two Shrek Events Hit Denver's Swamp This Week

By Toni Tresca

Mar 13, 2024

The Mile High City is getting Shreked this week, with both Shrek the Musical and a Shrek Drag Brunch.

BOCO Flamenco Is Back in the Spotlight for Second Annual Spring Festival

By Chris Marhevka

Mar 2, 2024

Put on your dancing shoes for four days of nonstop festivities, including live flamenco performances, guitar and dance workshops, and special culinary events.

Liquid Stranger Brings an Extra-Sensory Experience to Red Rocks

Feb 29, 2024

On April 13, Liquid Stranger will pair high-tech lighting, computerized effects, and animation to engage as many human senses as possible in three unique sets.

Dance

From Rumbas to Perreos: These Are Denver's Top Latin Clubs

Meet the Class of the 2025 Festival

Dance

From Rumbas to Perreos: These Are Denver's Top Latin Clubs

Meet the Class of the 2025 Festival

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