Contrasting Doo-wop and Death in Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors, the 80s musical about a lowly flower shop clerk who makes a Faustian bargain with his man-eating plant, was an unexpected success that has now won the adoration of generations....
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This season like many others, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts offers a rich sampling of productions written by or starring Black artists, including the upcoming THE WIZ and The Hot Wing King....
View ArticleA Spoonful of Shakespeare To Cure All Ails
Just as the great Bard had patrons to help produce what would become iconic plays at the Globe Theatre, so does the DCPA’s annual Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. One of the major supporters is...
View ArticleBlood and Power: The Seductive Hungers in Little Shop of Horrors
From the moment we are born until the instant that we die, we hunger. This is our healthy natural instinct as living creatures. We hunger for what will sustain us — physically, emotionally, and in our...
View ArticleBlack Musicians Impact Local Music Scene
From the archive: this article was originally published on September 12, 2023 THE WIZ is coming to the Buell Theatre this April. The groundbreaking musical influenced a variety of genres of music and...
View ArticleA Brief History of Alan Menken
Alan Menken is perhaps best known for his work in musical film scoring, including but certainly not limited to The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre...
View ArticleBotanical Restaurants & Shops in Denver
Little Shop of Horrors has the entire city of Denver in a botanical frame of mind. Not to worry – there are certainly spots around town with plants that aren’t interested in your blood. Whether you’re...
View ArticleContrasting Doo-wop and Death in Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors, the 80s musical about a lowly flower shop clerk who makes a Faustian bargain with his man-eating plant, was an unexpected success that has now won the adoration of generations....
View ArticleA Spoonful of Shakespeare To Cure All Ails
Just as the great Bard had patrons to help produce what would become iconic plays at the Globe Theatre, so does the DCPA’s annual Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. One of the major supporters is...
View ArticleBlood and Power: The Seductive Hungers in Little Shop of Horrors
From the moment we are born until the instant that we die, we hunger. This is our healthy natural instinct as living creatures. We hunger for what will sustain us — physically, emotionally, and in our...
View ArticleA Brief History of Alan Menken
Alan Menken is perhaps best known for his work in musical film scoring, including but certainly not limited to The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre...
View ArticleWorthy of the Crown: The Hot Wing King Pits Family Against Fame
Royalty comes in many forms. A proud and gleaming crown. A leader, whether head of the household, a proud parent, or the coach of a team. Or even the playful banter between lovers, endearments of...
View ArticleBlack-Owned Restaurants Within 3 Miles of the Arts Complex
Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. There is no shortage of restaurant roundups that feature...
View ArticleWorthy of the Crown: The Hot Wing King Pits Family Against Fame
Royalty comes in many forms. A proud and gleaming crown. A leader, whether head of the household, a proud parent, or the coach of a team. Or even the playful banter between lovers, endearments of...
View ArticleFlytraps, Corpses, Joe Pesci: A fact-finding mission to Denver Botanic Gardens
I will be frank: the Denver Center Theatre Company production of Little Shop of Horrors has shaken my gardening confidence. If the story of Mushnik’s Flower Shop taught me one thing, it’s that plant...
View ArticlePhamaly Theatre Company: Empowering the Community through Education
Phamaly Theatre Company’s “creative home for theatre artists with disabilities” does more than provide opportunities for actors to shine on stages across the Denver metro area. The company aims to...
View ArticleKatori Hall: A Playwright for Authentic America
Katori Hall, the playwright behind the Denver Center Theatre Company’s The Hot Wing King, has a celebrated and extensive history with groundbreaking material. Denver audiences might be familiar with...
View ArticleTrailblazing Black Women Musicians in Colorado
From the archives: this article was originally published on March 9, 2023 THE WIZ strikes a chord with Colorado’s musical roots. Fun fact: Denver once served as a mecca for Jazz musicians and singers,...
View ArticleIt Takes a Village: Fostering Future Careers in the Arts
More and more often, Colorado is producing top notch talent headed to Broadway. Case in point, Overland High School (Class of 2020) graduate Gabriella Shead who we caught between shows as she...
View ArticleA Hot Wing History
The evolution of hot wings in the United States happened more recently than you might think. In 1965, Buffalo wings were a local delicacy in (you guessed it) Buffalo, New York. Their inception is...
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