The 2017-2018 Performing Arts Season in Denver
Experiencing the performing arts together can be a fantastic bonding experience for the entire family. Of course, not every performance is appropriate for everyone. Shows specifically designed for preschoolers will have 'tweens rolling their eyes. More mature subject matter or language isn't appropriate for the little ones, but it can spark wonderful conversations with teenagers. Studies (like this one, this one, and this one) show that taking in performances can make your kids smarter. How young is TOO young? Check out our article Take Your Child to the Theater, which is a handy guide with tips for experiencing the performing arts with kids.
Below, we have this season's listings for all of the performing arts that might be appropriate for a wide variety of ages. In addition to those for the younger set, there are many that aren't necessarily designed with kids in mind but that may engage your older kids and teens. The following descriptions note the ages for which the performance is appropriate, so pay attention. Now go score yourself some tickets and enjoy the arts that abound right in your own backyard!
Miners Alley Playhouse
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 9/16/2017-10/28/2017
A Christmas Carol- A Hilarious New Adaptation 11/24/2017-12/23/2017
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Macbeth (Space Theatre) 9/15/2017-1/29/2017
THE SNOWY DAY (Conservatory Theatre) 9/21/2017-10/18/2017
SOMETHING ROTTEN! (Buell Theatre) 10/17/2017-10/29/2017
Breakin’ Convention 2017 (Buell Theatre) 11/4/2017-11/5/2017
A Christmas Carol (Stage Theatre) 11/24/2017-12/24/2017
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis ( Buell Theatre) 12/9/2017-12/10/2017
ELF The Musical (Buell Theatre) 12/13/2017-12/17/2017
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S THE KING AND I (Buell Theatre) 1/2/2018-2/14/2018
AMERICAN MARIACHI (Stage Theatre) 1/26/2018- 2/25/2018
STOMP (Buell Theatre) 2/13/2018-2/18/2018
HAMILTON (Buell Theatre) 2/27/2018-4/1/2018
THIS IS MODERN ART (The Jones) 3/22/2018-4/15/2018
Disney's Aladdin (Buell Theatre) 4/6/2018-4/28/2018
THE WHO'S TOMMY (Stage Theatre) 4/20/2018-5/27/2018
HUMAN ERROR (Garner Galleria Theatre) 5/18/2018-6/24/2018
School of Rock (Buell Theatre) 5/29/2018-6/10/2018
Les Misérables (Buell Theatre) 7/25/2018-8/5/2018
ON YOUR FEET! (Buell Theatre) 8/8/2018-8/19/2018
Lone Tree Arts Center
Sensory-Friendly Performances:
SMIRK: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 AT 4 PM
BIRD FESTIVAL: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017 AT 4 PM
COLORADO CHILDREN'S CHORALE: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 AT 4 PM
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017 AT 7 PM
PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL: SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 AT 4 PM
VITAL THEATRE COMPANY: FLIGHT SCHOOL: THE MUSICAL: TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 AT 6:30 PM
ENCHANTMENT THEATRE COMPANY: MY FATHER'S DRAGON: TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2018 AT 6:30 PM
PRADHANICA: SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 AT 4 PM
COLORADO HISTORY THROUGH SONG: SUNDAY, APRIL 22, 2018 AT 4 PM
THEATREWORKS USA: CLICK CLACK MOO: TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018 AT 6:30PM
DREAM CATCHERS WITH CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE: SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 AT 4PM