Acclaimed as "Asia's leading contemporary dance theater" (The Times), Cloud Gate transforms ancient traditions such as meditation and martial arts into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion.
Dance-Theater Company, HOLDTIGHT, illuminates the intersection of art, environmental activism, psyche, and body through performance and education. The premiere of alone : un/tethered is part of a performance trilogy exploring interdependence.
Blurring the line between concert dance and musical performance, Music From The Sole's I Didn't Come to Stay celebrate's tap's roots in the African diaspora with a mix of Afro-Brazilian, jazz, soul and Afro-Cuban styles.
One of the foremost composers and pianist of his era, Billy Childs is "consistently expanding the dimensions of the jazz genre - and beyond" (The Los Angeles Times).
Marlin is a multi-instrumentalist known for his captivating songwriting and immersive mandolin playing in his band, Watchhouse, as a member of Might Poplar, and under his own name.
Limón Dance Company has been at the vanguard of American modern dance since its inception in 1946. The Company's repertory will include classic works and Migrant Mother, a new piece by award-winning Mexican choreographer Raúl Tamez.
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, this hilarious and heartwarming new production follows 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.
Winner of three GRAMMY awards in 2024 alone, Hussain is an undisputed tabla superstar, bringing together great percussionists from a variety of world traditions (along with an occassional stringed instrument) in this genre-defying collaboration.
2024 GRAMMY winners for “Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals,” the women creators of säje are all composer/arrangers and vocalists, bringing their influences together to explore, create, and celebrate the music that moves them.
The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band is a sonic celebration of the diversity and vitality of indigenous voices in jazz: past, present, and future. “A songbird of a jazz vocalist.” - The New York Times
World-renowned musician Vieux Farka Touré is often referred to as “the Hendrix of the Sahara,” and has become a cultural ambassador for the people of Mali and the Sahel. Touré’s live performances are highly energized, dazzling crowds with his charisma and talent.
In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life.
Celebrating 22 years of the performing arts, the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts is proud of our ongoing impact on the artistic life of the University of Denver and the greater metro area. Home of the Newman Center Presents series, the Lamont School of Music, DU's Theatre department and hundreds of performances by community organizations, we are proud to be a cultural hub for many. Click here for the 2024-25 Newman Center Presents season brochure!