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Performing Arts in Denver

Some may look to the East and West coasts for the U.S.’s best opera, theater, classical music and ballet — but aficionados know that Denver is home to a performing arts scene to rival any other city. Explore the best upcoming performing arts events in Denver. 

This Month

'Shucked'

WHEN: Thru Oct. 19, 2025
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

"Shucked" is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart and soil of Cob County.

'The Happiest Man on Earth'

WHEN: Thru Nov. 2, 2025
WHERE: Singleton Theatre

Based on "The New York Times" best-selling memoir by Eddie Jaku, this powerful and magnificent new work tells a remarkable story of survival, revealing a paradox of joy built on a foundation of grief.

'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'

WHEN: Thru Nov. 2, 2025
WHERE: Kilstrom Theatre

Winner of the 1955 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" is raw, turbulent, and riveting from start to finish. This American classic by Tennessee Williams unfolds one sweltering night on the Pollitt family estate, where betrayals and unburied truths leave no one unscathed.

'Disney’s The Lion King'

WHEN: Oct. 23–Nov. 16, 2025
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of "Disney’s The Lion King," and now you can, too. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. This beloved musical features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.

'Goodnight Moon'

WHEN: Oct. 24, 2025–Jan. 25, 2025
WHERE: Randy Weeks Conservatory Theatre

Introduce your little bunny to the magic of theatre with the return of "Goodnight Moon"! Featuring whimsical music and dance, this captivating adaptation of one of the world’s most popular children’s books is returning to the stage after overwhelming demand during its original run. Bring your children to their first theatre experience and spark a lifetime of wonder!

 

Coming Soon

'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors'

WHEN: Nov. 8, 2025–May 10, 2026
WHERE: Garner Galleria Theatre

This Bram-new comedy is one you can really sink your teeth into. Filled with clever wordplay and anything-goes pop culture references, it’s a 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic, perfect for audiences of all blood types.

'STOMP'

WHEN: Nov. 19–22, 2025
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

"STOMP" is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments—matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps—to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines.

'The Hip Hop Nutcracker'

WHEN: Nov. 21–23, 2025
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

A holiday mash-up for the whole family, "The Hip Hop Nutcracker" returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip-hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.

'A Christmas Carol'

WHEN: Nov. 21–Dec. 28, 2025
WHERE: Wolf Theatre

Essential to the holiday season in Denver, "A Christmas Carol" is a joyous and opulent musical adaptation for the whole family that traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption.

'Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical'

WHEN: Dec. 3–7, 2025
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. Celebrate the holidays with the show "The New York Times" calls “100 times better than any bedtime story!

'The Notebook'

WHEN: Dec. 16–28, 2025
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, "The Notebook" tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” ("Entertainment Weekly"), it's a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

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