DU Theatre

Throughout the year, the University of Denver's Theatre Department presents multiple full theatrical productions from all periods and genres. Students have a hand in acting, directing and building outstanding works, with guest artists and seasoned faculty contributing as well. Always thought provoking and entertaining, come join DU's Theatre Department for an upcoming performance by the strongest university theatre program in the state.

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Orlando theatrical poster

October 29 - October 1, 2026

Orlando

Spanning three centuries, Orlando chronicles the boisterous adventures of a young nobleman in Queen Elizabeth’s court who awakens in the middle of his life to discover he is now a she – and immortal to boot. Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel is a wild, fantastical trip through space, time and gender.

Written by Sarah Ruhl 
Directed by Anne Penner

  • Byron Theatre

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Endgame theatrical poster

February 10 – 13, 2027

Endgame

In Beckett's masterpiece, Endgame, Hamm, Clov, Nell and Nag are a family living together in isolation. Where are they? What will happen? They are where we are and what will happen is what happens to everyone in every relationship—connection, disconnection, laughter, suffering, and the deployment of our moves. In chess, the endgame is the final phase of the game, when most of the pieces have been removed from the board, and only a few pieces and pawns remain. Endgame invites you to consider your relationship to the board. 

Written by Samuel Beckett
Directed by Greg Ungar

  • Byron Theatre

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The Tempest theatrical poster

March 5 - 7, 2027

The Tempest

Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, exacts revenge on his usurping brother and the King of Naples by using his powerful sorcery to shipwreck them on an enchanted island in the New World. Mired in jealousy, betrayal, and resentment, hope manages to prevail in this magical comedy.

Written by William Shakespeare
Directed by Brandon Bruce

  • 7:30pm
  • Byron Theatre

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DU Theatre

  • actor in moon costume

    DU Theatre production of A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Written by William Shakespeare

    Directed by Sabin Epstein
    In this photo: Luke Sewpersaud
    Photo by McLeod9 Creative

  • actors on hobby lobby set

    DU Theatre production of A Bright New Boise
    Written by Samuel D. Hunter

    Directed by Greg Ungar
    In this photo: Cooper Atchison, Sam Werkema, Kanara Bramlett-Pittman, Kate Hebert
    Photo by RDG Photography

  • actress in revolutionary costume

    DU Theatre production of The Taming
    Written by Lauren Gunderson

    Directed by Kelly Van Oosbree
    In this photo: Kate Hebert
    Photo by McLeod9 Creative

  • wide shot of actors with elaborate set

    DU Theatre production of Antigone
    Written by Sophocles
    Translation by Don Taylor

    Directed by Anne Penner
    In this photo: Andrew Sawyer, Libby Williams, Mo Fine, Haley Barth, Erin Kubat, Donovan Cates, Cooper Atchison, Hannah Girgis, Kate Hebert, Ryan Thomas
    Photo by Matthew Gale

  • wide shot actors on set

    DU Theatre production of Rent
    Music, lyrics, and book by Jonathan Larson

    Directed by Ashley Hamilton
    In this photo: Ruby Gregerson, Faith Stafford, Megan Fournier, Libby Williamson, Ava Bross, Rhianna Lewis
    Photo by RDG Photography