Theatre

Start Spreading The News! New York, New York Opens With New Music From Lin Manuel Miranda

It’s a story about aspiring immigrant musicians struggling to make a life and a name for themselves in New York City shortly after world war II. This new production, loosely based on the 1977 Martin Scorsese film of the same name staring Robert De Niro and Liza Minnelli. It features some new songs lyrics or additional lyrics by a famous Broadway talent: Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of “In the Heights” and “Hamilton.

Luis Valdez Receives 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award at 2nd Annual Mexican-American Film & Television Festival 

Not many iconic American playwrights, screenwriters, film directors, and actors can say their work motivated the birth of an impenetrable power — the Chicano Movement! Playwright/director Luis Valdez can. Through his work with El Teatro Campesino and his films (La Bamba, Zoot Suit), he has left an indelible mark on the annals of Chicano theater and cinema.

‘1776, The Musical’ Now An Equal Opportunity Employer, Latin Life Denver Theatre Review

When the original production of ‘1776, The Musical’ opened on Broadway in 1969 the entire cast was comprised of white men. In this new revival of 1776, the musical about the founding fathers on the brink of signing the Declaration of Independence, the cast is composed entirely of multi racial performers who identify as female, transgender, and non-binary.

Tradition, Community, Faith, Love & Change: Fiddler on the Roof Thru March 19th

Many traditions survive the test of time, others evolve, fade or are broken altogether. Through song, dance and superb acting that is what Fiddler on the Roof is all about. Trying to hold on to tradition as times and attitudes change in an ever unpredictable and evolving world.

Opera en Espanol, La Púrpura de la Rosa, January 27 & 29 at St. Cajetan’s Center

This opera recounts the famous, fated, forbidden love affair between Venus, Goddess of Love, and the very mortal and handsome Adonis. The Spanish language libretto…

Mean Girls, Finding Ones True Path In Life, LLD Theatre Review

Mean Girls is a must-see, laugh out loud, high-energy musical. It is a “cautionary tale” about discovering who you are while also trying to fit in. Can you really be your authentic self while pleasing others?

Part Disney, Part Burlesque, Total Enjoyment! Moulin Rouge Transcends Time Thru June 26th, LLD Review

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media Buckle up and get ready to enjoy this two and half hour non stop ride of dazzling sets,…

From Venezula to Moulin Rouge Via Denver, Rangeview Grad Andrés Quintero Hits The Big Time! Thru June 26 at DCPA

“It took me six auditions to finally land the part in Moulin Rouge in 2020” said Quintero adding and “I was very lucky to get that part, it was a coveted role.” Then Covid 19 pandemic hit and Broadway along with everything else shut down. I had to wait two years to finally play the part.”

Is the life you always wanted good enough? Dear Evan Hansen at DCPA Thru June 5th

By Michelle Stevinson, Latin Life Denver Media ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is a marvelous, highly energetic and emotional musical about a lonely teenage boy facing many challenges…

LLD Review: “REFUGE” A Story of Pursuit, Danger, & Empathy, Now Thru April 9th at Denver’s Curious Theatre

REFUGE is the story we have heard many times before of migrants leaving their entire lives behind in pursuit of a better life. But this story is different as well as fascinating. Through puppetry, original music and superb acting it brings home the emotion and the reality of single migrant, a 17 year old girl from Honduras who has no choice but to migrate