Wednesday, September 26, 2012

PLAYS THE RICKETSON THEATRE SEPTEMBER 28 – NOVEMBER 18 

Lowis Lowry’s powerful award-winning novel, THE GIVER, comes to life in a thought provoking production by the Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC).
 
A standard reading throughout middle schools in the United States, this modern-day fable will transport you to a new world, stir the imagination, and have you questioning the value of“choice”.

In a futuristic world devoid of color, emotion and differences, 12-year-old Jonas is selected to be the sole keeper of his world’s memories. But as his newfound knowledge opens up a new world of pain, loss, family and love, will he dare to escape the rules that govern his society or will he choose to grasp the vibrant colors that have awakened his curiosity? 

Single tickets for THE GIVER, on sale now, start at $27 (non-SCFD) and also are available for $10 (SCFD 10 for $10 program) and are on sale now.  To purchase, call Denver Center Ticket Services at 303.893.4100.  For groups of 10 or more, please call 303.446.4829.  TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): 303.893.9582.  Tickets also may be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby.  Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org.  Student rush $10 tickets are available one hour prior to curtain with a valid student ID subject to availability.  Senior and military rush tickets are available one hour prior to curtain, subject to availability. No children under six will be admitted to any theatre.  

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is supported in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).  Please visit our website at www.denvercenter.org.

Please note the unique performance date schedule for THE GIVER. In order to make more shows available for middle school classes, the DCTC has created a special show schedule to accommodate as many schools as possible.  As of press time, all student matinees (SMAT) are sold out.   

PERFORMANCE DATES                                     September 28 – November 18
Friday, Sept. 28                                                          10am (SMAT)
Saturday, Sept. 29                                                      1:30pm
Sunday, Sept. 30                                                         1:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 2                                                           10am (SMAT)
Wednesday, Oct. 3                                                     10am (SMAT)
Thursday, Oct. 4 (opening night)                                6:30pm
Friday, Oct. 5                                                              6:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 6                                                          1:30pm & 6:30pm
Sunday, Oct. 7                                                                        1:30pm 

AFTER October 9
Tuesdays & Thursdays                                                10am & 12pm (SMAT)
Wednesdays                                                                10am (SMAT)
Fridays                                                                        10am (SMAT)
Saturdays                                                                    1:30pm & 6:30pm
Sundays                                                                      1:30pm
ASL Interpretation/Audio Described Performance | Nov 11, 1:30pm


 

Sunday, September 23, 2012

"That's what I've been telling you about!" was the final line, the lights of heaven went dark, and The Space Theatre was suddenly filled with the applause of a long, loud, enthusiastic standing ovation last night that brought big smiles, thank yous, and then the cast in return giving their applause for the enthusiastic audience.

Wow. Don't miss seeing this wonderful prouction of FENCES. (For details see my previous post below.)

The Broadway production in 1983 starred James Earl Jones as Troy (the part played a couple of years ago in the Broadway revival by Denzel Washington.)

It's hard to imagine any production more powerful than the one we saw here in Denver last night. The entire cast seemed perfect for each role (with the one exception of Raynell who seemed a few years too old, but still gave an outstanding performance) and each and every actor played their part to perfection.

This is the story of the American dream that too often becomes a nightmare, the story that so often is shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves in three generations.

FENCES is the first of that story in a 10-play cycle, all written by renounded playwrite August Wilson. In 2009, 4 years after his death, we saw his 10th and final play here in Denver, Radio Golf (click here for more), this is a great opportunity to see the headwaters, this powerful play that is the kick off of the 10 plays that each, and all, are one of the greatest of all American stories.

Tickets are still available, but don't expect them to last long. Get yours using the links in my previous post here.

Friday, September 21, 2012

I'll be at FENCES Saturday, September 22, 7:30 p.m.see you there?

Thursday, September 20, 2012


PLAYS THE SPACE THEATRE SEPTEMBER 14 – OCTOBER 14

Denver — The Denver Center Theatre Company (DCTC) presents FENCES by August Wilson, playing The Space Theatre September 14 – October 14, 2012. Tickets may be purchased now, by calling 303.893.4100 or visiting www.denvercenter.org 

Troy Maxson, a star baseball player whose career was blunted by the racism prevalent in pre-Jackie Robinson America, now supports his family as a sanitation worker. Feeling his world rapidly changing, Troy builds a fence to protect what is familiar and hold off what threatens. Both muscular and lyrical, this August Wilson blockbuster, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and two Tony Awards, shows what can happen when a strong man is robbed of his dreams. 
 
Single tickets for FENCES, on sale now, start at $35 (non-SCFD) and also are available for $10 (SCFD 10 for $10 program) and are on sale now.  To purchase, call Denver Center Ticket Services at 303.893.4100.  For groups of 10 or more, please call 303.446.4829.  TTY (for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons): 303.893.9582.  Tickets also may be purchased at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located in the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby.  Buy and print online at www.denvercenter.org.  Student rush $10 tickets are available one hour prior to curtain with a valid student ID subject to availability.  Senior and military rush tickets are available one hour prior to curtain, subject to availability. No children under six will be admitted to any theatre.  

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is supported in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).  Please visit our website at www.denvercenter.org. 

This production of FENCES is generously supported by Producing Partner Tina Walls. FENCES is part of the Denver Center Theatre Company 2012/13 season, which is generously supported by Larimer Square, The Steinberg Charitable Trust and Wells Fargo Advisors.  

Special Events for FENCES 

Talkback hosted by the Higher Education Advisory Council | Sept 23, post-show
Join the cast for a discussion led by members of our academic community. 

General Talkbacks | Sept 27 & 30, post-show
Join us for a discussion with the actors from the show 

Fourth Wall | Sept 27 at 5:30pm

Join other 20 and 30-somethings at Fourth Wall, which includes tickets to the play and pre- and post-show parties that expand the theatrical world.  The event includes a light dinner, a ticket to one of the shows and a drink at the after-party. For more information visit www.denvercenter.org/fourthwall.  

Theatre & Theology | Oct 2, post-show
In a continued partnership with Pastor Dan Bollman of the Rocky Mountain Evangelical Lutheran Synod, this discussion examines the relevant connections to the productions through the theological lens.  

ASL Interpretation/Audio Described Performance | Oct 7, 1:30pm 

For more information on these special events, please visit : http://www.denvercenter.org/education/EducationResources.aspx 

PERFORMANCE DATES                                     September 14 – October 14 

Tuesday – Thursday                                                    6:30pm
Friday – Sunday                                                         7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday matinee                                       1:30pm 

**Please be advised that The Denver Center for the Performing Arts – denvercenter.org – is the ONLY authorized online seller of tickets for Denver Center Attractions (the Broadway touring productions) and the Denver Center Theatre Company (the resident theatre company productions). Currently there are scalpers, also known as ‘second party vendors,’ selling tickets online at a rate more than double the standard price – and up. Tickets bought through these vendors MAY NOT BE VALID. You could not only be refused admission, but also lose your entire investment.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit organization. 
Colorado Symphony
Opening Night with André Watts


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Gilbert Varga, conductor
André Watts, piano
TCHAIKOVSKY / Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
BRAHMS / Piano Concerto No. 2
Fri 9/28/12 7:30PM: Boettcher Concert Hall
Opening Night with André Watts
Sat 9/29/12 7:30PM: Boettcher Concert Hall
Opening Night with André Watts
Sun 9/30/12 2:30PM: Boettcher Concert Hall
Opening Night with André Watts