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    Denver Center for the Performing Arts

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    Tammy S.

    What a pleasant surprise & Juliet was!! I got tickets for my husband and I for date night and I had no idea what to expect. For a change, I didn't read reviews or watch many trailers or videos I just bought tickets! We love DCPA but it's been a bit since we were there last ( Christmas Eve to be precise) and I am always smiling when I go in and feeling some strong emotions when I leave depending on the show. I 10/10 recommend & Juliet if you aren't afraid of strong women, Love for All, humanity and hope! I haven't laughed this hard in a long time! Acting and music is fabulous!! Can't wait for our next show at DCPA!

    This play was amazing!
    Hope W.

    I went to see the play "The Happiest Man on Earth" this week (an excellent production) at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The Denver Center complex is one of the best in the nation. I love seeing a play or a musical in this complex. There are so many different ways to see theater - in the round, a traditional black box theatre or a huge theatre such as the Buell. They have made it very easy to access tickets - you can download the tickets to your Apple Wallet and the bar code will populate several hours before the show. The ticket is then scanned by the usher. No more waiting in lines at will call! There is not a bad seat in the smaller theaters where the Denver Center productions (rather than the Broadway touring productions) take place. The play I saw was in The Singleton Theatre. It is located downstairs and is a small 200 seat venue. I have seen 2 different one-person plays in that theater. It is an intimate venue. There is an elevator for people who are not able to walk down the stairs. Since I like to collect the programs, I am happy that they still hand out programs instead of having a QR code where you can access the program. The ushers are helpful in directing you to your seats. There was a bar close to the theater. There was also an area where you can purchase drinks and food right by the front doors to the theater complex. There is a small area with tables and chairs. The outside area was decorated with beautiful Day of the Dead artwork. It's the first time I have seen it decorated in that motif. It added an even more festive atmosphere to the location. If you are looking to get discount tickets, there are several times during the year where there are DCPAccess sales. We paid only $25 per ticket (this included taxes and fees) for the show we attended this week. That is a huge savings from the regular price. They offer both Denver Center shows and Broadway touring shows at discount rates. The next discount sale takes place on November 4, 2025. I would say the one negative to attending productions at the Denver Center is the parking. While it is easy to find a parking space at the Denver Center Theatre garage, the prices have gone sky high. The price was $17 and that wasn't even a weekend price!

    Lobby of the Helen G. Bonfils Theater Complex.
    Jerry O.

    DCPA has many components: - the Boettcher Concert Hall (round theater and home of the Denver Symphony) - the Ellie Caulkins Opera House (formerly the Auditorium Theatre) - the Helen G. Bonfils Theater Complex - a huge parking garage with restaurants, bars and the recently relocated Dazzle Jazz Club. We enjoy all of the entertainment venues. Fortunately, we are close by and walk vs drive and park. Yet, the parking garage is awesome. We particularly enjoy the plays at the theaters in the Helen G. Bonfils Theater Complex. Thank you Denver for these amazing venues!!

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    Erin S.

    DCPA is always a great time. Usually love the shows and the productions that are put on are phenomenal. I have been going to the complex since the 80s. It's a staple of Denver. Can't wait for this season of shows.

    Alisa J.

    Many different performance venues here with something for everyone. So far I've been to Ellie Caulkins, Boettcher, and the Buell. All are maintained very well and there is a bar or two in the performing arts center outside these venues. Additionally there is convenient parking in the garage and many places to eat and drink nearby. Great place to go see a show.

    Melanie T.

    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 didn't feel like anything was cut off or I missed something. The venue is clean and there are plenty of seats and outdoor balcony's to chill at before the show begins. Parking was $10 when I was here and it's very convenient to park my car and have the parking lot be connected to the performance arts venues. Food and drinks are pricey but that's expected and not all that shocking.

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    Bennett P.

    I came downtown with friends by Lyft - Black car for only $21 + tip. Easy check-in and breezed thru security. Major good surprise, hot water in the rest room faucets. People were not stressed. I saw only a few persons wearing a mask. We sat in Orchestra 2 near the back and were slightly off center, so perfect view of stage. Tina, The Musical followed Tina Turner's life from her birthplace in Nutbush, Tennessee to St Louis, then London, England and back to the U.S. Virtually every song that Ike Turner and songs she had created for her were sung. In most cases, the actor/singer was spot on. There was an 18 minute intermission between Acts 1 & 2. Act 2 was her top hits. A very enjoyable performance.

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    Jill H.

    DCPA produces terrific theatre. We've had season tickets for several years and drive down from northern Colorado to see the shows. Quality theatre from every aspect - variety, set design, terrific acting. We closed out this season with 39 Steps. What a fantastic show! I love the stunning setting of this venue looking toward the gorgeous mountains! Beautiful if you have time before the show to hang out and relax with a drink. The individual theaters also provide an incredible theatre experience. My favorite is The Kilstrom Theatre (it's a theatre in the round). Basically, I hate the drive down I-25, but the experience is always worth it!

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    I love the shows here. It is a great venue, and the actors, musicians, crew, everyone are great.

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    Here for a very nice date. Saw MJ the Musical. Very nice theater for seeing national tour Broadway shows! Above and beyond my expectations.

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