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Featured performers at the 61st Monterey Jazz Festival, the Lamont Jazz Orchestra with Steve Wiest performs new jazz compositions by student performers. The Lamont Jazz Orchestra tied with The University of Central Oklahoma on Sunday, March 11 to win FIRST PLACE at the prestigious Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. Also honored were Matt Campbell (drums) and Dylan Vessel (trumpet) who were awarded outstanding soloist recognition (two out of the four that were awarded!) The judges were an all-star panel that…

The 49th Season of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance opens at the Newman Center with their latest production, "Rise & Resist" — a dynamic performance featuring works from Donald Mckayle and Micaela Taylor.

Veteran of the Afro-Cuban jazz movement, Arturo O’Farrill has directed the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra since 1995. This storied artist has appeared at three landmark Jazz at Lincoln Center concerts, performed world-wide with major artists, and produced several projects, including Fandango at the Wall, an encouragement to embrace what unites us as people. Concert held in the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall.

“The Tale of The Bullet” tells the story of America’s obsession of guns from the bullet’s perspective. According to the bullet “We do all the work and the gun gets all the love”. “The Tale of The Bullet” Leading the after show discussion with be Dr. Franklin Wright a trauma surgery and war vet. Also featured in the cast, "Such" award winning vocalist. Live from the Hamilton Recital Hall at the Newman Center “The Tale of The Bullet” written by…

Performing for nearly five decades, Bridgewater has generation – and chart-spanning talent that expresses the best of jazz, R&B, and soul. Her NEA Jazz Master, Grammy-winning voice is a silky, versatile instrument electrified by the test of time and built into one of the finest of her generation. Concert will be in the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall.

Classics from Vince Guaraldi’s A Charlie Brown Christmas and familiar carols combine with Benoit’s velvety contemporary jazz piano to ring in the season. The Grammy-nominated pianist and composer’s Charlie Brown roots go deep, from this Christmas tribute to a 5oth anniversary celebration of Peanuts scores performed in 2000. For three decades, David Benoit has reigned supreme as one the founding fathers of contemporary jazz. But, like an actor who has been known primarily for one role, he wanted to show…

…AND ALL THROUGH THE HALL, THE BRASS WAS STIRRING WITH FRIENDS AND ALL! Preparing music inspired from above, a gift to share with the fans we love. ‘Tis the season to be with those who matter most, so gather friends and family, and we’ll raise a Christmas toast!” Cozy up with the Denver Brass, Steven Taylor and Aubrey Jacobs for an evening of inspiring seasonal favorites, warmth and good cheer. It’s the Premier Brass Event of the season! Selections include:…

Ranky Tanky is a five-piece soul band anchored by the powerful voice of classically trained Quiana Parler, who has shared the stage with Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5.  The group mix together contemporary revivals of the Gullah culture built from lullabies, protest chants, and gospel music. Gullah comes from West African language and means "a people blessed by God."Ranky Tanky translates loosely as "work it," or "get funky.

Ballet Folclórico Nacional de México de Silvia Lozano is an institution tasked with the dissemination, preservation, and promotion of the culture of Mexico, both at home and abroad. With an artistic career spanning over 56 years, the BFNM reflects the work of Mexico’s leading researchers and practitioners of folklore, dance, music, and costume.

BLUES, SWING AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. Experience the music that branded eras and inspired generations. From the age of women’s suffrage and prohibition, to the Great Depression and World War II, iconic American jazz lifted spirits both here and abroad. Immerse yourself  and journey through the golden ages of jazz with the iconic sounds of Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Dave Brubeck, Thelonious Monk, George Gershwin Dizzy Gillespie and more! Also, presenting new creations brought forth by Steve Wiest in sizzling…

With Blizzard, CIRQUE Flip Fabrique takes you on a circus adventure in the dead of winter and invites you to lose yourself in a moment of complete wonder. With performers at the peak of their art and outstanding visual poetry, Blizzard promises to blow away everything in its path. “… all these mind-blowing acts are performed by six athletes at the height of their art.” — La Presse

Recently nominated for his third Grammy in 2018, Justin Roberts is an all-star of the family music scene! For nearly 20 years, Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives, crafting songs that navigate the joys and sorrows of growing up. Roberts delights with fun tunes for the whole family that have earned comparisons to Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, and Nick Lowe.

With Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums, Aubrey Jacobs, Soprano, Wick School of Irish Dance, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers, James & Philip Joseph, Guitar & Penny Whistle and more! IT’S CONTAGIOUS. The buzz is in the air, and it’s not just the sound of Denver Brass warming up for what Westword calls one of Denver’s best annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Behold the visual and sonic experience that only Denver Brass offers, made complete with brass, bagpipes, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle,…

With over 40 years, 950 commissions, 60 recordings, and 40 awards, Kronos is the essential string quartet of the modern era. Their time in Denver will be highlighted by a residency with Lamont School students and selections from Fifty for the Future, Kronos’s landmark education commissioned project, and Peace Be Till, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech. *University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music and the Newman Center for the Performing Arts are commissioning…

Since his 18-year tenure as guitarist and music director of NBC’s The Tonight Show, Philadelphia-born guitarist and prolific composer Kevin Eubanks retired to pursue the recording and touring sides of his career. His laid-back style and affability belie the concentration and focus that have made him successful both as a consummate musician and a household name for late-night TV viewers.

Flamenco Denver is pleased to announce "Raices", a performance by the elite members of the Flamenco Denver Dance Company and renowed guest artists. Maria Vazquez will be joined on stage by dancer Antonio Granjero and Estefania Ramirez, singer Jose Cortes, guitarist Jose Manuel Alconchel, percussionist Diego Alvarez, and select members of the Flamenco Denver Dance Company. For those with an interest in Spanish and Hispanic culture and music, this performance will not disappoint. "Raices is a Spanish term meaning 'roots' or…

Central City Opera presents The Elixir of Love in Concert In special collaboration with the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra A peasant and a soldier are crushing on the same woman who’d rather keep swiping. Our poor hero drops all of his cash on snake oil to make him irresistible to his unrequited love. Will his liquid courage pay off? Lawrence Golan conducts Central City Opera stars Anna Christy, Matthew Plenk, and Armando Contreras in a concert version of Gaetano Donizetti’s romantic…

Veronica Swift a Newman Center Presents in partnership with KUVO. Swift is performing with her band Mathis Picard on piano, Alexander Claffy on bass, Dylan Elise on drums, and Denver local Alex Heffron on guitar. Daughter of jazz artists: pianist Hod O’Brien and singer Stephanie Nakasian, Veronica Swift’s raw talent has secured her place as one of the most irresistibly gifted jazz vocalists of her generation. Swift won second place at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition in 2015, toured…

The King’s Singers performance at the Newman Center will celebrate Christmas and the holiday season. This is their first return to Gates Concert Hall since their sold-out performance in 2017. On October 22, The King’s Singers new album titled Christmas Carols with The King’s Singers will be released. The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years. The Grammy-winning British vocal sextet are renowned for their unrivaled technique,…

Denver Brass presents The Magic of Christmas with Steven Taylor and Aubrey Jacobs It’s the Premier Christmas Show of the season when The Denver Brass teams up with Baritone Steven Taylor and Soprano Aubrey Jacobs to share the most heartwarming and inspiring sounds of the season. With an ever-so-special message from Saint Nicholas himself, this production is sure to put the entire family into the Christmas Spirit! Tickets

For more than 45 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet – David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola), and Sunny Yang (cello) – has combined a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to continually reimagine the string quartet experience. In the process, Kronos has become one of the world’s most celebrated and influential ensembles, performing thousands of concerts, releasing more than 60 recordings, collaborating with countless composers and performers, and commissioning over 1000 works and arrangements for string…

Newman Center for the Performing Arts presents Dance Theatre of Harlem in the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a professional touring company, a leading studio school, and a national and international education and community outreach program. Each component of Dance Theatre of Harlem carries a solid commitment towards enriching the lives of young people and adults around the world through the arts. Founded in 1969 by…

Newman Center for the Performing Arts presents Compagnie Hervé Koubi in the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Compagnie Hervé Koubi delivers a highly physical, stunningly fluid work that defies gravity. The 14 all-male ensemble hails from Algeria, Morocco, and the Mediterranean basin. Mixing, martial arts, and contemporary dance on the stage, the ensemble combines the powerful imagery of Asian art and Islamic architecture, with a diverse soundtrack that includes recordings by Kronos Quartet, Johann Sebastian Bach, and others. Since their…

One of the most expressive and thrilling pianist-composers currently at work in jazz, Joey Alexander has become a renowned festival and concert-hall headliner in just the past five years. He was the youngest musician ever nominated for a Grammy Award in a jazz category, leading to a profile on 60 Minutes, a front-page article in The New York Times, and such honors as critics’ and readers’ poll victories in DownBeat and JazzTimes. Alexander’s latest release WARNA on Verve Records spotlights…

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis a Newman Center Presents in partnership with KUVO. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is comprised of 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, led by Wynton Marsalis, the legendary musician, composer, bandleader, and jazz icon. The ensemble performs an unparalleled, versatile repertoire that brings the full spectrum of the jazz experience. JCLO has toured over 300 cities in 35 countries on 6 continents and these performances mark their inaugural…

Denver Brass presents Celtic Mania The long awaited return of THE HOTTEST CELTIC SHOW IN TOWN is finally here! The buzz is in the air, and it’s not just the sound of Denver Brass warming up for what Westword calls one of Denver’s best annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Behold the visual and sonic experience that only Denver Brass offers, a sensory kaleidoscope of Celtic dance, brass, bagpipes, hammered dulcimer, Irish tenor and more! Join the obsession and make this…

Join moderator Aisha Ahmad-Post, Executive Director of the Newman Center, for a candid conversation with the legendary Rita Moreno in the June Swaner Gates Concert Hall. Audience members can look forward to seeing clips from throughout Rita's storied career, along with an audience Q&A to take place at the end of the show. Rita Moreno is a Puerto Rican-born American actress, dancer, and singer. She has won all four of the most prestigious awards in show business: an Oscar, a Tony,…

CPR Classical and The Spirituals Project Choir invite you to sing with us on May 14 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Celebrate and honor the history of spirituals with this community event led by M. Roger Holland, II with special guest artists Dr. Kim R. Harris and Denver poet and activist Theo Wilson. "The origin of the Negro Spiritual lies in community," according to Holland. "The Spirituals were created in community, by community, for the purposes and…

Help us raise Al's spirits (and some money) through a night of hot jazz, tremendous trumpets, and some of Al's favorite tunes! It’s a star-studded event to benefit the great trumpeter Alan Hood! Al was in a terrible accident in January and has a long recovery ahead of him. Join Denver Brass, and some special friends, to raise Al’s spirits (and some money) through a night of hot jazz, tremendous trumpets, and some of Al’s favorite tunes. Featuring jazz legend…

Newman Center Presents A FREE event (no ticket necessary) for the entire community, BANDALOOP brings their vertical performance to the outside walls of the Newman Center. Gliding, dancing, falling with style – the members of BANDALOOP seamlessly weave dynamic physicality with intricate choreography and climbing technology to turn the dance floor on its side. Literally the outer walls of the Newman Center! The performance is part of an afternoon of fun and delight that includes food trucks, activities for the…

Newman Center Presents The golden sound of Cuban mambo polished to a luminous, contemporary sheen. When Orquesta Akokán burst onto the global music scene, their no-holds barred 21st century take on the venerable Cuban mambo lit up stages around the world with a fierce and unremitting joy. Suffused with a sense of possibility, the band pushes the conventions of “mambo” by drawing from folkloric and religious traditions seldom heard in popular music. Singer José “Pepito” Gómez, Chulo Records producer and…

Newman Center Presents One of today’s most programmed composers, Eric Whitacre conducts Denver’s own Kantorei, one of the nation’s premier choral ensembles, along with the Lamont Symphony Orchestra Strings in a performance of “The Sacred Veil.” Co-presented by Kantorei. “The Sacred Veil” is a 12-movement work and the most recent collaboration between Eric Whitacre and poet/lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri. It tells a story of life, love and loss.  Silvestri’s wife, Julie, died of ovarian cancer at age 36 in 2005, leaving two…

Newman Center Presents A rebellious dance company since 1971, Pilobolus has tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and power of connected bodies for 50 years. For this 50th anniversary celebration, Pilobolus questions its own “givens,” turns its traditions sideways, and brings its past into the future. The celebration includes signature works from vintage classic to their trend setting innovative work in shadow.  TICKETS The company continues to propel the seeds of expression via human movement to…

Newman Center Presents A winning formula of musical comedy, political satire, and multimedia animation that engages audiences with their hilarious, insightful, and non-partisan performances. The six-person cast is composed of talented actor-singers and dancers with Hollywood, regional theater, and off-Broadway experience. Their considerable performance skills include the ability to channel a range of political and other public figures. Capitol Comedy shows are timely and sharply satirical without being demeaning or vulgar. Since there is plenty on both the right and…

Flamenco Denver's world class performance, RAICES, explores and celebrates a faxt collection of flamenco styles called palos. Flamenco Denver is joined by world-renowned guest artists from Spain and around the globe, including Issac Tovar, former soloist at Ballet Flamenco Andalucia and Ballet Nacional de Espana, Amparo Heredia, singer of gypsy origins from Malaga and daughter of the legendary La Repompa, Jose Manuel Alconchel Ortega, guitarist from Jerez, recipient of 1st prize in multiple guitar contests, and collaborator with flamenco's best-known…

Newman Center Presents A six-time Latin Grammy winner, Lila Downs brings her eclectic mix of Mexican pop, folk, and indigenous roots music to the Newman Center. Born and raised in both Oaxaca and Minnesota, Lila Downs is the daughter of a Mixtec Indigenous woman and Anglo-American father. She has written narratives of Indigenous resistance protecting the original vision of the sacred plants and food of her Oaxacan culture while keeping the traditions of the American continent.  A passionate human rights…

Newman Center Presents Winnie the Pooh and friends come to the stage with stunning life-sized puppetry in a beautifully crafted musical stage adaptation produced by Disney. Featuring the Sherman Brothers’ classic Grammy Award-winning music with further songs by A.A. Milne, this beautiful fresh stage adaptation is told with stunning life-sized puppetry through the eyes of the characters we all know and love, in a new story from the Hundred Acre Wood.  TICKETS https://youtu.be/ehjJfB4vhTA?t=7

Newman Center Presents “Joy to the World: A Christmas Musical Journey” takes the listener through Damien Sneed’s original arrangements of gospel, jazz, and classical favorites that will uplift and inspire. The concert will include music from the four-track EP including “Joy To The World,” “What Christmas Really Means,” “A Child Is Born,” “Adore Him Medley” and much more. Fans can look forward to renditions of “Silent Night,” “This Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” during these…

ArtistiCO Presents Fiestas Navideñas: A Christmas Celebration – Kick off the holiday season with a feast for the senses! In this performance, ArtistiCO will take the audience on a tour of Christmas celebrations throughout the country of Mexico. The dances performed will feature original choreography based on traditional dances from Mexico. The performances represent the many dance traditions that are now a part of the rich cultural roots of Colorado. The colorful Mexican dances performed by ArtistiCO are directed by…

Newman Center Presents Five-time Grammy-winning a cappella group The Swingles bring their trademark vocal dexterity to the Newman Center for an evening of holiday classics. Celebrate the season with joyous holiday music from The Swingles! For more than half a century, The Swingles have pushed the boundaries of vocal music. The seven young singers that make up today’s London-based group are driven by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five-time Grammy winners since they first made waves in…

Not everyone can be home with family for the holidays, not every tree is surrounded by gifts, and not every Christmas is white. The one thing you can definitely count on this season is the joyous and heartwarming sounds of The Denver Brass featuring vocalists Steven Taylor and Aubrey Jacobs. Bring the whole family and gather ‘round the Yule log with us to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Tickets

Newman Center Presents Leonardo is a terrible monster. He tries so hard to be scary, but he just…isn’t. Then Leonardo finds Sam, the most scaredy-cat kid in the world. Will Leonardo finally get his chance to scare the tuna salad out of an unsuspecting human? Or will it be the start of an unlikely friendship? They will need to make a big decision: will they be friends or will they be controlled by their fears?  Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About…

Newman Center Presents A contemporary dance company galvanized by Black culture and history, presenting their full-length work “An Untitled Love,” set to the music of D’Angelo. Dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham present their full-length work “An Untitled Love”, set to the music of D'Angelo. The mission of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham is to create a body of dance-based work that is galvanized by Black culture and history. The work, informed by and made in conjunction with artists across a…

Newman Center Presents American music masters Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, Edgar Meyer, and George Meyer bring the best of bluegrass to the Newman Center. American music masters Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, Edgar Meyer, and George Meyer bring the best of bluegrass to the Newman Center. Expect to hear works from the genre-bending Short Trip Home album, as well as new music written especially for this tour. Bush and Marshall are mandolin virtuosos rooted in bluegrass. The Meyers (Edgar on acoustic…

KUVO JAZZ Presents Kenny Barron Trio at the Newman Center. Having collaborated with such artists as Stan Getz and Yusef Lateef, the 11-time Grammy-nominated Kenny Barron has been leading bands of his own for over 40 years. A 2010 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies, and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times named him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and…

Newman Center Presents This hilarious new musical lovingly lampoons TV’s “Friends,” celebrating the misadventures of your favorite group of 20-somethings as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in Manhattan. It’s a seemingly typical day at New York’s only coffee shop, Central Perk, until an unexpected runaway bride with beautiful hair enters the picture and kicks the whole gang out of second gear. This delightfully naughty confection plucks the best moments from the show’s ten years and recreates…

The Philip Glass Ensemble will perform Philip Glass’s “Music in Eight Parts” from 1970, thought to be lost, for one of the first times in 50 years, along with selections from Glass’s major works “Koyaanisqatsi,” “Glassworks,” “The Photographer,” and “Einstein on the Beach.” The Philip Glass Ensemble (PGE) comprises the principal performers of the music of Philip Glass. In 1968, Glass founded the PGE in New York City as a laboratory for his music. Its purpose was to develop a…

Featuring Fiesta Colorado Dance Company Music in Motion! Twirling multicolor skirts spin like petals caught in a cool breeze on a hot summer night. Latin rhythms seep into your soul while your heartbeat keeps time. It’s a sizzling blend of rhythm and romance, blazing brass, and fiery dance. Bring a fan, it’s gonna be hot! TICKETS - LIVE SHOW TICKETS - VIRTUAL SHOW

Newman Center Presents Intoxicating pulses. Organic patterns. Having performed in more than 50 countries, Japan’s Kodo bring their “visual sound” and taiko drums to the Newman Center for two “must feel” performances. In Japanese, the word “kodo” means both “heartbeat” and “children of the drum.” The impressive taiko drums are a sight to see and hear.   Part of the Director’s Choice 5 & 9 packages on sale now Individual tickets on sale now Since the group’s debut in 1981, Kodo…

Newman Center Presents A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, archaeologist Alicia Odewale is uncovering stories of resilience in the hundred years since the attack on Black Wall Street in the city’s vibrant Greenwood district. Considered one of the worst episodes of racial violence committed against Black people in American history, the Tulsa Race Massacre left a devastating toll on generations of survivors and their descendants and impacted the very footprint of the district itself. Join Odewale to discover her archaeology can…

Newman Center Presents Passionate expression. Thrilling athleticism. The Paul Taylor Dance Company aims to inspire lives around the world through their art. They have been transforming the landscape of modern dance since 1954. The company has traveled the globe many times over, bringing Paul Taylor’s astounding repertoire to theatres and venues of every size. Along with new dances, their signature work “Esplanade” and Larry Keigwin’s “Rush Hour” will be performed. Paul Taylor’s hand-chosen successor, company member Michael Novak, has led…

A multi-Grammy award-winning artist, join Michelle DeYoung for a vocal recital with pianist Cody Guy Garrison featuring a wide-ranging repertoire including the work of Korngold, Mahler, Duparc, and Ziesl. DeYoung has performed with the most prestigious orchestras and operas including the Metropolitan Opera and the London Symphony Orchestra.  TICKETS About Michelle DeYoung: Mezzo-Soprano Michelle DeYoung continues to be in demand throughout the world, appearing regularly with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony  Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, San Francisco  Symphony,…

Newman Center Presents Sponsored by the Newman Center, Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti and Argus Quartet present “ahupua’a,” a string quartet that addresses the Hawaiian concept of land division centered around community need. About Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti: A “leading composer-performer” (The New York Times), Lanzilotti’s “conceptually potent” work is characterized by explorations of timbre and an interest in translating everyday sounds to concert instruments using nontraditional techniques. Her musical voice is grounded in experimental practices, both through influences as part of the…

KUVO Presents the Mingus Big Band. Celebrate the music of composer/bassist Charles Mingus with the six-time Grammy-nominated Mingus Big Band featuring 14 of today’s finest jazz musicians. Under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, Mingus Big Band can be heard in prestigious venues around the world in addition to eleven recordings to its credit. One of the most important figures in twentieth-century American music, Charles Mingus was a virtuoso bass player, an accomplished pianist, bandleader and composer. He recorded over…

Newman Center Presents Rae Wynn-Grant has dedicated her life to ecological research and conversation. As a scientist with National Geographic Society’s Last Wild Places Initiative, she works to protect and restore iconic wildlife populations, including North American black and grizzly bears. But when the wild lands of their habitat are crisscrossed by roads, fences, and ranches, how can bears and humans coexist peacefully? Dr. Wynn-Grant explores the answers. National Geographic Live brings you behind-the-scenes stories, unforgettable imagery, and gripping footage…

Newman Center Presents Mark Synnott is a man on the brink of new discovery. A big wall rock-climber of the highest order, he’s made legendary first ascents of some of the world’s tallest, most forbidding walls, from Baffin Island to Pakistan. Today, he uses his skills to break scientific ground, reaching incredibly inaccessible environments in search of rare species. It’s all in the spirit of adventure and exploration in order to educate about these sites of strange, remote beauty. National…

KUVO Presents Cyrill Aimée. Improvisation is not just a technique for Grammy-nominated artist Cyrille Aimée, it’s a way of life. The acclaimed vocalist ventured from singing on street corners in Europe to dazzling audiences at the world’s most prestigious jazz festivals; from sneaking out to sing in Romani encampments in her native France to acting on Broadway; from braving the notoriously tough audiences at New York’s Apollo Theatre to being called a “rising star in the galaxy of jazz singers”…

Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world's most…

Newman Center Presents! In anticipation of its centennial in 2026, the Martha Graham Dance Company is embarking on a three-year celebration of Graham's work and legacy. Works to be performed include classic Graham repertoire Diversion of Angels (1948) and Canticle for Innocent Comedians (1952), as well as CAVE (2022), a thrilling new work by Hofesh Shechter created for the Graham company. Part of the 2023-24 Newman Center Presents Dance Series, generously supported by the Grynberg Family Endowment for Dance Programming. September 22 - 7:30…

Okaidja Afroso's distinct musical sound hails from the shores of Ghana, combining ancestral traditions and contemporary African music. His Jaku Mumor project dives into his cultural roots by collaborating with Gadangme fishermen to share the full artistry of their a cappella singing and chants that awaken the spirit of the human soul. Steve Chavis of The Morning Set caught up with Okaidja on his latest album and upcoming performance in Denver. Original air date: 9/8/2023 His artistry is grounded in traditional dance & rhythms…

Virtuoso pianist Vijay Iyer, Grammy-winner Arooj Aftab and multi-instrumentalist Shahzad Ismaily are three U.S. based South Asian artists forging a singular voice that draws upon their musical backgrounds to create a lush and haunting soundscape of meditation and yearning. Rolling Stone calls their just-released album "like nothing else out there." BUY TICKETS After their 2018 debut show in their adopted hometown of New York City, Ismaily asked Iyer and Aftab to huddle together and reflect on what had just occurred. “We…

Flamenco Denver is thrilled to announce that it will once again bring its signature performance of “RAICES” to the stage of June Swaner Gates Hall at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Featuring Executive and Artistic Director María Vázquez, several internationally recognized guest artists and the Flamenco Denver Dance Company, this will be the fourth presentation of Raices at the Newman Center. Featuring: Nino de los Reyes & Flamenco Denver Dance Company -Baile Amparo Heredia " La Repompilla" &…

Newman Center Presents Samara Joy. Winner of the 2023 Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best New Artist, 23-year-old Bronx native Samara Joy is making her claim to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded on the Verve Records label. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King, appearances on the TODAY Show, The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon, The…

Kick off the holiday season with a feast for the senses! In this performance, ArtistiCO will take the audience on a tour of Christmas celebrations throughout the country of Mexico. The dances performed will feature original choreography based on traditional dances from the Mexican dance masters. Performed by ArtistiCO and directed by Jose Rosales and Alfonso Meraza Prudente. Founded by Jose Rosales and Alfonso Meraza, ArtistiCO was created as a bridge to connect professional artists in the community through dance.…

KUVO and Newman Center Present - Emmet Cohen Trio! Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music. Creator of the Masters Legacy Series and the live-streamed "Live From Emmet's Place," his work has reached millions. Cohen makes his first Newman Center appearance with bassist Russell Hall and drummer Kyle Poole. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of…

Lassez les bons temps rouler and Saúde amigos! It’s Mardi Gras season, and that means outrageous floats, raucous parades, feathered costumes, big beers, beads, and brass! Denver Brass brings you a sizzling show that combines the Creole jazz of old New Orleans with the hip-shaking rhythms of Brazil. Joined by the Brazilian percussion ensemble Bateria Alegria. Second line meets Samba. It’s hurricanes and caipirinhas. It’s a party so wild you’ll need all of Lent to recover. It's CARNAVAL! NOLA to…

Lassez les bons temps rouler and Saúde amigos! It’s Mardi Gras season, and that means outrageous floats, raucous parades, feathered costumes, big beers, beads, and brass! Denver Brass brings you a sizzling show that combines the Creole jazz of old New Orleans with the hip-shaking rhythms of Brazil. Joined by the Brazilian percussion ensemble Bateria Alegria. Second line meets Samba. It’s hurricanes and caipirinhas. It’s a party so wild you’ll need all of Lent to recover. It's CARNAVAL! NOLA to…

KUVO JAZZ and Newman Center Present Small Island Big Song! Experience a journey into the soul of island nations of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, meeting an ancient seafaring ancestry and confronting the impacts of the climate crisis. Combining music, spoken word and live cinema, the experience is framed in a theatrical narrative with panoramic visuals of the artists’ homelands. TICKETS Drawing on a roster of respected First Nation artists, the concert features musicians performing irresistible oceanic grooves to soulful…

KUVO JAZZ and Newman Center present the Joshua Redman Group. One of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists of his generation, Joshua Redman has released over twenty albums and is a previous winner of the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition. His latest release "Long Gone" (Nonesuch) reunites him with his original quartet "to stunning effect" (The Guardian).  TICKETS Born in Berkeley, California he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. In 1991 Redman graduated…

The ancient forest of Reenroe Beach in Ballinskelligs holds a deep and mysterious secret. Runes, hewn into the petrified wood and written in a long forgotten language hold the key to a sacred music ritual involving brass, bagpipes, and dancing that early Celts believed would purify the soul and lead to a long and prosperous life. Archaeologists refer to this ritual as Dúiseacht Ceilteach- better known as… Celtic Awakening. If you are ready to awaken your senses as the elder…

The ancient forest of Reenroe Beach in Ballinskelligs holds a deep and mysterious secret. Runes, hewn into the petrified wood and written in a long forgotten language hold the key to a sacred music ritual involving brass, bagpipes, and dancing that early Celts believed would purify the soul and lead to a long and prosperous life. Archaeologists refer to this ritual as Dúiseacht Ceilteach- better known as… Celtic Awakening. If you are ready to awaken your senses as the elder…

The ancient forest of Reenroe Beach in Ballinskelligs holds a deep and mysterious secret. Runes, hewn into the petrified wood and written in a long forgotten language hold the key to a sacred music ritual involving brass, bagpipes, and dancing that early Celts believed would purify the soul and lead to a long and prosperous life. Archaeologists refer to this ritual as Dúiseacht Ceilteach- better known as… Celtic Awakening. If you are ready to awaken your senses as the elder…

Founded in 1984 by dance icon Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Urban Bush Women's groundbreaking work centers on women(+) and members of the African diaspora. Legacy + Lineage + Liberation is an evening of classic works that transcend genre, illuminating overlooked perspectives that contribute to our national conversation around equity and justice. These iconic works give multiple dimensions of life that resonate in this time of reflection around equity and justice, and lift up Black lives in inspiring ways: Give Your Hands to Struggle lyrically…

Music has the power to crystalize a moment in time and evoke eras. In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs that do just that - songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life growing up in America - from a young girl during the burgeoning rock and roll scene of the fifties to coming of age in the politically and socially turbulent sixties, to eventually achieving success…

KUVO and the Newman Center Present - Maria Schneider Orchestra The seven-time Grammy award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra has been hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magical, heart-stoppingly gorgeous and beyond categorization.” In 2019, the National Endowment for the Arts named Schneider an NEA Jazz Master. Schneider's latest album, "Data Lords," won the Grammy for Large Jazz Ensemble Album in 2021. TICKETS The Maria Schneider Orchestra has performed at festivals and concert halls worldwide. She has received numerous commissions and guest…

This concert is entitled "Eroica," and features the DU Honors Solo Competition Winner. Stefano Vignati, Guest Conductor Jose Reyna, Conductor Ernie Carbajal, Cello Program: Tan Dun: Internet Symphony; Eroics (Jose Reyna, Conductor) Victor Herbert: Cello Concerto No. 2 (Ernie Carbajal, Cello & Stefano Vignati, Conductor) Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, op. 55 j"Eroica" (Stefano Vignati, Conductor) TICKETS

Flamenco Denver's world-class performance, RAICES, explores and celebrates a vast collection of flamenco styles called "palos." TICKETS Guest artists include: Isaac Tovar, dancer Laura Peralta, dancer Jose Manuel Alconchel Ortega, guitarist Francisco Javier Orozco "Yiyi," singer and percussionist Diego "El Negro" Alvarez, master cajon player Performing with these artists will be Maria Vazquez, Flamenco Denver's Artistic and Executive Director, and elite company dancers Carmen Diaz, Natalia Garayoa, Mariana Rosario and Erika Sandre.

Cécile McLorin Salvant is a composer, singer, and visual artist. The late Jessye Norman described Salvant as “a unique voice supported by an intelligence and  full-fledged musicality, which light up every note she sings.” Salvant has developed a passion for storytelling and finding the connections between vaudeville, blues, theater, jazz, baroque and folkloric music. Salvant is an eclectic curator, unearthing rarely recorded, forgotten songs with strong narratives, interesting power dynamics, unexpected twists, and humor. Salvant will be joined on stage by…

Martha Redbone is a Native & African-American vocalist/songwriter/composer/educator. She is known for her unique gumbo of folk, blues, and gospel from her childhood in Harlan County, Kentucky infused with the eclectic grit of pregentrified Brooklyn. Bone Hill is a song cycle inspired by Redbone's life and the women she descended from. Inheriting the powerful vocal range of her gospel-singing African American father and the resilient spirit of her mother’s Southeastern Cherokee/Choctaw culture, Redbone broadens the boundaries of American Roots music. With…

Founded in Montreal in 2002 by b-boy, ballet dancer, and Guggenheim fellow Victor Quijada, RUBBERBAND’s Reckless Underdog takes the company’s genre-bending style to new heights. This larger-than-life performance features music by Jasper Gahunia, Kid Koala, Vlooper from Alaclair Ensemble, and Chilly Gonzales. RUBBERBAND has represented Canadian artistic innovation across the United States, Europe, Mexico, and Japan. At the forefront of Montreal’s dance community, the company is recognized internationally for its original vision of contemporary dance. The ensemble’s creation, Reckless Underdog, features 12 dancers who…

Lakecia Benjamin is a three-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, arranger, composer, and educator whose constant evolution as an artist and activist has led to universal praise. Her 2023 album Phoenix centers joy and freedom in one of the finest albums of the year. “She’s a crafty traditionalist who remains in step with the rhythms of the young generation.” – The New Yorker Her warm, resonant tone — which has been compared to Johnny Griffin’s — lends itself to any form of music she chooses to play.…

With over 30 platinum albums and numerous national and international awards, Portuguese artist Mariza is a true ambassador of Fado, a folk singing tradition associated with the pubs and cafes of Lisbon. She has made the world her stage, sharing the musical culture that has made her a singer in demand. Born in Mozambique, but raised in one of the most emblematic and traditional neighborhoods of Libson (Mouraria), Marzia was influenced from a very early age by the musical culture that…

Hailed as “one of the finest songwriters of the day” (The New Yorker), Gabriel Kahane is a musical storyteller who has worked with many of America’s leading arts institutions including Carnegie Hall and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Kahane is joined in concert by Roomful of Teeth, a two-time Grammy winning vocal band dedicated to reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice. About Gabriel Kahane: A musician and storyteller whose work increasingly exists at the intersection of art and social practice, Kahane has…

fter more than a decade of musical friendship, composer-performers Caroline Shaw and Gabriel Kahane embark on their first large-scale collaboration, orbiting a new work inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ story, “The Library of Babel.” Performing this jointly written song cycle, Shaw and Kahane invite audiences to contemplate the joy, grief, wonder, and bewilderment that spring from life in a world oversaturated with information. The first half of the program includes a survey of music from both written and aural traditions: music by Mozart, folk…

Acclaimed as “Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater” (The Times), Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan transforms ancient traditions such as meditation and martial arts into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion. Their production Thirteen Tongues takes the audience on a visually arresting exploration of cultural memory. About Cloud Gate: Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China. In 1973, choreographer Lin Hwai-min adopted this classical name and founded the first contemporary dance company in the greater Chinese-speaking community. In 2020,…

Acclaimed as “Asia’s leading contemporary dance theater” (The Times), Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan transforms ancient traditions such as meditation and martial arts into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion. Their production Thirteen Tongues takes the audience on a visually arresting exploration of cultural memory. About Cloud Gate: Cloud Gate is the name of the oldest known dance in China. In 1973, choreographer Lin Hwai-min adopted this classical name and founded the first contemporary dance company in the greater Chinese-speaking community. In 2020,…

International chanteuse and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow brings her unique brand of holiday hilarity and musical mayhem. A rollicking tonic, “Feline Festive” will rekindle the spirit of the holidays, featuring a band of superb musicians and music ranging from jazzy vintage showbiz to wicked, witty Weimar 1920s tunes, French chansons, and original and contemporary classics. Meow Meow is … an award-winning multidisciplinary artist whose work has been commissioned by David Bowie, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Pina Bausch amongst others. She has performed…