So, some backstory: a friend of mine (from kindergarten!) was in town because her son, an actor,…read morewas in "Next to Normal" at DCPA. This was the closing night, and the theater was nearly full. We arrived just in time, picked up our tickets at Will Call, and were quickly seated near the stage. The acoustics were great. The production was wonderful. Difficult subject matter--my daughter cried, and said that the man next to her cried, too--covered with grace and song. Seats were comfortable, typical theater seats. The theater was a bit cold, but I had brought a large cashmere wrap, which my daughter and I shared. Photography is not allowed during the play.

Lots of theaters in the area. The Temple Buell Theater, which houses touring Broadway shows is very…read morenice. It capably Handles Broadway sets. The sound system is excellent. It is a first class theater. The Boettcher Concert Hall is an above average music venue, but could use some improvement. All in all it's a great place to see a play, a musical, or a concert.

The Ellie Caulkins Opera House, AKA "The Ellie" opened in 1908 & seats 2200 people. We were there…read moreto see the Italian Opera- La Traviata. The night we went it was a full house. It looked like you had a good view of the stage from any seat. Speaking of seats, our seats were small, very uncomfortable & jammed in. Very little room...anytime someone needed to get to the aisle you had to get up out of your seat. I did however appreciate that there was English translation scrolling way above the stage & in the seat-backs in front of everyone's seat. The opera house itself was very pretty with interesting architecture lines. The opera was really good. Beautiful singing voices, great acting, interesting props & scenery and gorgeous costumes. Last but not least were the wonderful musicians in the orchestra. Most patrons dressed up, some were very dressy & wore tuxes & cocktail dresses. The staff were super friendly & helpful as well. It was a fun evening!

I've gone a few times here mostly for field trips as a teacher but the place is beautiful inside…read moreand out! The staff is also very knowledgeable and patient with kids and the shows here have been very memorable.

Such a wonderful experience!!! Breathtaking music, amazing acoustics, and the fun side show of…read morewatching all the musicians funny faces. I was able to come and sit super close, in seats I could never ordinarily afford, due to a very kind promotion for federal workers during/ just after the government shutdown. I am beyond appreciative for this and it was a great way for the symphony to give back to currently under appreciated workers. I loved getting to feel the vibrations of the wonderfully coordinated musicians, read about the meanings behind the different sections, and see these artists in action. Some of the musicians are very expressive and their facial expressions brought me even further into the pieces. I fully recommend coming for a performance!

came here to see makoto ozone's rendition/performance of rachmaninoff's paganini, which has long…read morebeen one of my favorite piano and orchestra works. i was absolutely blown away; words cannot describe the emotional journey i was brought on. venue was nice, no complaints. acoustics were good. parking was okay, didnt need to cross any streets which alone was a plus. i do wish the program accompanying the paganini was a little bit more interesting. the back half of printemps and petrushka felt like it dragged on for a bit too long. regardless, i greatly admire and respect the dedication to the craft of all the performers involved in the colorado symphony orchestra. if it lines up with my visits, i will definitely try to catch another performance.

The Betsy Stage! Serving up Elizabethan theater with such a brilliant twist!…read more The concept: Free theater...with an honor bar! This theater runs on donations. Tickets are free, but must be reserved. Call or Email Shannon off their website, and she will get you set up! Bring some cash to make a donation or buy yourself some wine! The Plays: Brilliant adaptations of Shakespeare. We saw Hamlet, and it was mind bending what they did to it, but the twists were great and the setting (a family of performing Gypsies) was relevant and provocative. Plus fun, 'cause there were contortionists, dancers, singing, cool gypsy music, magic tricks....LOVED it! The Stage: I think we were in some sort of storage unit..but the set created a magical world for the play to unfold, avant grade, mixed media, minstrels in the corner...Fabulous! This is the kind of off beat bohemian theater I would expect to find in New York or Paris, but yay! It's just off South Broadway!. Definitely put this place in your theater roster!

If you're like me, and you're a big fan of the theatre, and if you've lived in Denver for a…read morelong-time, you might be surprised to find that the Betsy Stage exists. I have gone to many many theatres throughout the Metro area, but somehow had never even heard of the Betsy Stage until recently. Now that I have heard of it, I'm quite glad that I did. First things first: their shows are free! Do make sure to make a reservation, and do consider giving them a donation in order to keep such a unique establishment going. The Betsy Stage specializes in doing Shakespeare with a twist. They adapt the plays in-house, and seem to have a pretty talented team of writers working on the Bard. For instance, I just saw their rendition of Hamlet, which was removed from its historical context and re-imagined as the in-fighting of a family of touring gypsies. It was certainly a creative way to bring an added element of fun to a production that many of us have seen many times before. The idea was creative, and the show was fun. There were times when the adaptation didn't quite work perfectly (e.g. the language occasionally felt stilted and some of the 'big lines' from Shakespeare came across (through the lips of surprising characters at times, as a bit forced). This is less a major criticism than simply the reality that it's exceedingly difficult to out-do Shakespeare. This is a small and intimate theatre, but while one may expect high school theatre rejects, the cast was accomplished with many meaningful productions under their belts. Everything about Betsy Stage is professional and well-run. Moving forward, I will certainly be keeping an eye on the Betsy Stage, and will be enjoying more of their quality theatre productions at a price that cannot be beat.

Such a cute intimate theater. We went for Saw the musical. Very funny! I would spring for closer…read moreseats next time. We did the very back row and there isn't much of a slope, so it can be hard to see over heads. Especially when the person in front of you wants to rock a giant wide brimmed hat. For fox sake please don't wear a giant hat to a theater!!

Really fun experience! The musical was a blast, but I just wish the seats were angled better so you…read morecan see the stage well from the last couple of rows. I really had to strain my neck to see a lot of the show.

Bella Diva offers such a healthy dance environment that is accepting and supportive of EVERYONE!!…read moreAll body types, abilities, genders, orientations, and ages are welcome! The instructors are the best in the Denver area, imho! I personally love their Bellydance, Bollywood, and Samba classes! I drive 30 min-1hr just to learn from the best! I love that there's room for everyone to shine and we all support each other! I have definitely made some of my closest friends over the years dancing there! 10/10 recommend! And I love that we get a chance to showcase what we learn in class during our showcases!

Bella Diva's World Dance has amazing instructors that I took for Samba Dance and Tahiti. Grace Ochs…read morewas incredibly welcoming for Samba, and she even shared useful videos on Youtube for us to perfect the choreography. I absolutely fell in love with April Johnson, she and other classmates of mine (Shayna) were absolutely so much fun to dance with. The studios are so much fun, and just a fun way to get into shape. I am waiting for Covid-19 to be lifted so I can save up more mula, and join the classes once again. They have virtual classes online, but I prefer the physical classes! Keeps me motivated and disciplined. The Bella Diva community is also very big and super inspirational! I never felt that I didn't belong!! So much fun to try

This studio accepted me when I needed a home most. A studio of mine had just been shut down to…read morefinancial troubles and every other studio I went to was clique-y and horrible. CDC accepted me and recognized my previous training to put me in the correct level of dance. All the teachers love their students like family, and train them to be their very best. CDC has a good heart, more studios should learn from their kindness. I am now dancing at the collegiate level and I could not have done it without CDC.

Fantastic dance center! We've been dancing here for 7 years and the girls love it. Robin is a…read morefantastic instructor and we are grateful to have her!

My first in Denver. What a treat. It was in this new location where I witnessed them play. I forgot…read morehow I enjoy listening to classical music. It's a respite from another world. As mentioned above the new location for this very talented (obviously) and world class group is the Central Presbyterian Church. Here no seat is a bad seat. But a birds eye view of the whole orchestra is only possible from the section up top. This is where I sat as a guest of a very eclectic and truly someone I can call a renaissance man. Thanks again and you know who you are:) This is their passion: They love music -- especially live music. They're passionate about supporting others who feel the same way, be they musicians, patrons, or volunteers. Dedicated to ensuring that the world's great symphonic compositions are performed, heard, felt, understood, appreciated and valued in the Metro Denver area -- and that they are presented in an accessible and approachable way. Oh, and attending one of their concerts won't break your bank. $20?! ‍ Come and enjoy Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 "Scottish", Tchaikovsky: "March" from The Nutcracker etc. if you're like me it's been a while; I think you will feel transported. Goosebumps. It will happen.