To see caption information on any photo above, or to see the gallery on a mobile phone, click here. (It will be on the lower-left corner.) Or just click “show info” on any photo. By John Moore Dec. 5, 2013 Welcome to my ongoing, 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing you iconic snapshots from behind the… Continue reading Photos: My night at the Denver Center’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
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Photos: My night at the Denver Center Theatre Company’s ‘The Most Deserving’
To see caption information on any photo above, or to see the gallery on a mobile phone, click here. (It will be on the lower-left corner.) Or just click “show info” on any photo. By John Moore Oct. 23, 2013 Opening No. 122: Denver Center Theatre Company’s “The Most Deserving: The Denver Center’s new world… Continue reading Photos: My night at the Denver Center Theatre Company’s ‘The Most Deserving’
In case you are wondering where the rest of my stuff is …
By John Moore. In case you are wondering where the rest of my stuff is … I got this job, you see. Maybe you heard about it — as a journalist for the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. It’s kind of a dream job. And the best part is, the fine folks at the… Continue reading In case you are wondering where the rest of my stuff is …
Photos: My night at the Denver Center’s ‘Death of a Salesman’
To see caption information on any photo above, or to see the gallery on a mobile phone, click here. (It will be on the lower-left corner.) Or just click “show info” on any photo. If you prefer see this feature in its previous format (with each new photo stacked on top of the last), click… Continue reading Photos: My night at the Denver Center’s ‘Death of a Salesman’
Video: Shout-outs to 2013 Henry Award nominees
By John Moore July 18, 2013 Members of the local theater community give their shout-outs to this year’s field of 2013 Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Award nominees. One comes all the way from Poland. The ceremony is July 22 at the Arvada Center. Video by John Moore for www.CultureWest.Org. Running time: 7 minutes. Shouters and… Continue reading Video: Shout-outs to 2013 Henry Award nominees
2013 theater photo series: It’s Opening Night in Colorado
By John Moore Jan. 1, 2014 Welcome to my 2013 labor-of-love photo series bringing you iconic snapshots from behind the scenes on opening nights in Colorado theater. This series includes one representative shot from 151 of the performances we saw 2013. The intent was to allow the reader a window into a part of the… Continue reading 2013 theater photo series: It’s Opening Night in Colorado
Bonus photos: My night at the Denver Center’s “Grace, Or the Art of Climbing”
By John Moore Jan. 26, 2013 Here are some bonus images from my night visiting the cast of the Denver Center Theatre Company’s world-premiere staging of “Grace, or the Art of Climbing” on Jan. 24. In the story by Lauren Feldman, rock climbing serves as both metaphor and call-to-action for a reluctant young athlete… Continue reading Bonus photos: My night at the Denver Center’s “Grace, Or the Art of Climbing”
Video: The Skype Sessions: Angela Reed and Mat Hostetler of ‘War Horse’
By John Moore Jan. 7, 2013 Introducing: The Skype Sessions. Fun conversations taped, on, yes, Skype. Episode 1: Coloradans Mat Hostetler and Angela Reed talk from Chicago about their return to Denver this week in the national touring production of “War Horse.” Run time: 9 minutes. Want more? Here’s a link to our 2009 video… Continue reading Video: The Skype Sessions: Angela Reed and Mat Hostetler of ‘War Horse’
Here are your 2012 True West Award Winners
By John Moore Dec. 23, 2012 A diverse year on Colorado stages is reflected in the winners of CultureWest.Org’s 2012 True West Awards, with Curious’ red-hot art drama “Red,” the Arvada Center’s irresistible “Legally Blonde” and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival’s precision farce “Noises Off” winning for best drama, musical and comedy. And the more… Continue reading Here are your 2012 True West Award Winners
Here are your 2012 CultureWest.Org “True West” Award nominations
By John Moore Dec. 16, 2012 One of the hardest things about leaving The Denver Post was leaving behind the Ovation Awards, which for 12 years was my annual salute to what we perceived to be the best in Colorado theater for any given year. Then I thought, “Why not?” I can only… Continue reading Here are your 2012 CultureWest.Org “True West” Award nominations
John Hutton on Spielberg, Denver’s “Lincoln” connections, and being invited to the party
By John Moore Nov. 15, 2013 John Hutton has only five or six lines in the Steven Spielberg film “Lincoln,” opening nationwide Friday (Nov. 16). But, hey, the veteran Denver actor’s girlfriend reminded him, “You could have been in ‘The Three Stooges’ movie. That could have been the call you got.” Instead, the call he… Continue reading John Hutton on Spielberg, Denver’s “Lincoln” connections, and being invited to the party
Colorado theater companies join forces for military families
By John Moore Oct. 18, 2012 A new national initiative will be announced tomorrow that will recognize “the profound contributions of military service families,” and seven Colorado theater companies are helping to lead the way. The Blue Star Theatres program, founded by the national Theatre Communications Group service organization, will team 57 of its… Continue reading Colorado theater companies join forces for military families
Germinal mourns death of actor David Kristin
By John Moore Sept. 25, 2012 Germinal-Stage Denver is mourning the death of actor David Kristin, who was also one of the early members of the Denver Center Theatre Company. Kristin died March 31 in Massachusetts after a long bout with cancer, but word of his death has only recently reached Germinal founder Ed… Continue reading Germinal mourns death of actor David Kristin
Fall at the Denver Center: No big breakthrough for local actors
By John Moore Sept. 22, 2012 The Denver Center Theatre Company on Thursday opened its 33rd season, eighth under artistic director Kent Thompson, and first since its National Theatre Conservatory grad program closed down. The end of that highly regarded masters training program – and free talent pool for Thompson’s company – has resulted… Continue reading Fall at the Denver Center: No big breakthrough for local actors
Neck injury ends Thompson’s son’s football career at Drake
By John Moore Sept. 21, 2012 Except for perhaps opening nights, nothing made Kent Thompson’s face light up like watching his son play football. Check that: Nothing made Kent Thompson’s face light up like watching his son play football. The Denver Center Theatre Company artistic director and proud papa loved talking about Alex Thompson’s… Continue reading Neck injury ends Thompson’s son’s football career at Drake
Fall 2012, No. 5: Denver Center Theatre Company’s “The Giver”
CultureWest counts down the “11 most intriguing titles” of the upcoming fall theater season in Colorado.
Video: Three minutes with … Pam Grier
In this new web series, journalist John Moore interviews prominent visitors to Denver. Pam Grier, graduate of Denver East High School and star of such films as Quentin Tarantino’s “Jackie Brown,” talks about her roots, women’s rights, Vietnam, working at the Denver Center Theatre Company, the work of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force… Continue reading Video: Three minutes with … Pam Grier
Broadway series in Denver: There’s a lot to catch if you can
Joey the War Horse, and his human handlers, made an appearance with Denver Center president Randy Weeks at Thursday’s season-announcement celebration. “War Horse” comes to Denver in January 2013. Photo and video by John Moore. By John Moore Some years, when it comes to selling whatever New York has to offer cities across America, Denver… Continue reading Broadway series in Denver: There’s a lot to catch if you can
2012 Henry Awards paint the town “Red”
By John Moore The Henry Awards painted the town “Red” on Monday night, giving the Curious Theatre Company’s must-see staging seven awards among its eight nominations. The haul included best play, best director (Christy Montour-Larson), supporting actor (Benjamin Bonenfant) and even best ensemble, even though that play is an ensemble of two (Bonenfant and Larry… Continue reading 2012 Henry Awards paint the town “Red”
Handicapping the Henrys: Who got snubbed (“Hairspray!”)
By John Moore There seems to be more grumbling than ever before about this year’s list of Colorado Theatre Guild Henry Awards nominations, and for some understandable reason — five companies hoarded a combined 78 percent of this year’s noms. The CTG is a member-based, dues-paying service organization, and when only 14… Continue reading Handicapping the Henrys: Who got snubbed (“Hairspray!”)