The palpable energy created by a live audience can change a stage production from a good one to a great one! Before my husband and I had children, we were season theater subscribers. After the birth of our first son, we let our membership lapse. Between the cost of the tickets, the cost of a sitter, and dinner out, it just wasn't really in our budget.
Several years ago, we came up with a solution. We asked another theater-loving couple if they would be interested in sharing a Denver Center season subscription with us. They were! Sharing a season package cut our cost in half. Plus, The Denver Center allows members to pay in installments, making it easier for us to budget.
When my husband and I have tickets to a show, our friends watch our boys. Taking child care out of the cost of our date means we can enjoy a nice meal together too! We return the favor when it's their turn.
Even though the season has started, there are six shows remaining in the current Broadway subscription. Subscribers get the best seats at the best price and a variety of extra perks, too, like discounts at nearby restaurants and first dibs on the Added Attractions! Individual tickets for all shows are on sale now too.
Purchase yours at denvercenter.org or by calling (800) 641-1222.
Xanadu
Through April 28 • Garner Galleria Theatre • Ages 12+
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California, in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the most incredible artistic creation of all time – the first roller disco. (Hey, it's 1980.)
A Bronx Tale
January 8-20 • The Buell • Ages 12+
Jersey Boys meets West Side Story. Bursting with high-energy dance numbers, Broadway's hit crowd-pleaser takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s, where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he'd love to be. Directed by Academy Award® winner Robert De Niro and Tony® winner Jerry Zaks.
Rock of Ages
January 25-27 • The Buell • Mature Teens & Adults
Broadway's Best Party is turning up the volume! The Rock of Ages Tenth Anniversary Tour is blazing across North America featuring the music of iconic bands such as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister, and Whitesnake. This production features a dynamic new cast revisiting the larger-than-life characters and exhilarating story that turned Rock of Ages into a global phenomenon.
Anna Karenina
January 25-February 24 • Stage Theatre • Ages 14+
The costumes. The drama. The romance of the century. Anna Karenina uses the romantic backdrop of Tsarist Russia to tell a turbulent tale of passion and betrayal, dreams chased and lost, and the consequences of getting swept off your feet. Helmed by Artistic Director Chris Coleman, this lush, modern adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's masterpiece brings the opulent setting and heart-wrenching story to life.
The Play That Goes Wrong
March 5-17 • The Buell • Ages 8+
What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You'd get Broadway and London's award-winning smash comedy! Welcome to opening night of "The Murder at Haversham Manor" where things are going from bad to utterly disastrous with an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can't play dead ,and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).
Hello, Dolly!
March 27-April 7 • The Buell • Ages 9+
Tony Award®-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly!, the universally-acclaimed smash hit. Breaking box office records week after week and receiving unanimous raves on Broadway, this production pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion – hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history.
The Illusionists™ – Live from Broadway™
April 12-14 • The Buell • Ages 4+
This mind-blowing spectacular showcasing the most incredible Illusionists on earth has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
Cats
April 24-28 • The Buell • Ages 4+
Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in more than 30 countries and 15 languages is now on tour across North America. Audiences are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater: "Memory."
Wicked
May 8-June 9 • The Buell • Ages 4+
The Broadway sensation looks at what happened in the Land of Oz … but from a different angle long before Dorothy arrives. From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, Wicked — the untold true story of the Witches of Oz — transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story.
Fiddler on the Roof
June 11-16 • The Buell • Ages 10+
Tony-winning director Bartlett Sher brings his fresh take on a beloved masterpiece to life. A wonderful cast and a lavish orchestra tell this heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and the timeless traditions that define faith and family. Fiddler on the Roof will introduce a new generation to the uplifting celebration that raises its cup to joy.
Rain – A Tribute to The Beatles
June 23 • The Ellie • Ages 4+
In celebration of the anniversary of Abbey Road, Rain will bring the greatest hits of this epic recording to life, in addition to all your early Beatles favorites. This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is "the next best thing to seeing the Beatles" (Associated Press).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
July 9-28 • The Buell • Ages 6+
Roald Dahl's amazing tale is now Denver's golden ticket. It's the perfect recipe for a delectable treat featuring songs from the original film alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score. Experience the wonders of Wonka – Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more — like never before at this everlasting showstopper.
Anastasia
August 7-18 • The Buell • Ages 7+
From the Tony Award-winning creators of Ragtime, this dazzling show transports audiences from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.
