Theatre

‘Charity’ A Mexican Trilogy Comes Of Age; Latin Life Denver Review

There is an envelope that rests on the living room table. Emiliano’s parents can’t bring themselves to open it. It contains the value of their son’s life as determined by him. They don’t want to know, so it just rests there day after day. Family portraits grace the living room mantle. Emilianos photo stands out with him in his military uniform proudly standing at attention. In in one of the picture frames there are flashes of the Twin Towers on fire in New York City after the 9/11 attack. Pope John Paul II has just died and the family watches on TV as the world mourns.

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.

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?

Heaven Forbid You Miss Forbidden Broadway at DCPA’s Garner Theatre Thru Jan. 1, 2023

It’s a roast that makes toast of many your Broadway theatre favorites. Forbidden Broadway The Next Generation is a laugh a minute as this small surprisingly versatile cast takes pot shots at several elaborate productions including The Lion King, West Side Story, Moulin Rouge, Dear Even Hansen, Phantom of the Opera, Beattlejuice, Wicked, Frozen Fiddler On The Roof, Cats and others.

“Rehersing For Life” Help Teens Get Their Act Together Casa Milagro

Teen lives will be changed forever and for the better this December through interactive theatre training at Winter Park provided by Casa Milagro (Miracle House) Youth Solutions. This unique organization has for 10 years has inspired youths to change negative experiences in their lives into positive behaviors as they take on the challenges of life moving forward. Your help through your donations will help turn bad experiences into good ones.

My Fair Lady, The Fairest Of Them All Thru Nov. 27th

By Joe Contreras, Latin Life Denver Media You can take the girl out of the streets but you can’t take the streets out of the…

Give In To Temptation, Go Experience “Ain’t Too Proud”, Thru Nov. 6th

“This is a dance in your seat kind of show full of lots of great timeless music and a moving story line” said Rhonda Castaneda. With tunes like “Get Ready,” “My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “Come See About Me” and many others it is easy to see what she means. The Supremes even make an appearance.