Newman Center for the Performing Arts

Newman Center for the Performing Arts The Newman Center at the University of Denver is a cultural community hub for the metro area. The Box Office is temporarily closed.
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For service email [email protected] or call 303-871-7720. Tickets at WWW.NEWMANTIX.COM 24 hours a day. The Newman Center for the Performing Arts hosts nearly 500 performances each year serving over 125,000 audience members. Performances are given by (a) the touring artists in the Newman Center Presents multi-disciplinary series, (b) Denver's best performing arts companies that rent our facilit

ies, (c) faculty and students of the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music, and (d) students of the University's Department of Theatre.

Kick off the New Year with The Whiffenpoofs on Saturday, January 4, 2025! Guests can expect contemporary songs and class...
12/26/2024

Kick off the New Year with The Whiffenpoofs on Saturday, January 4, 2025!

Guests can expect contemporary songs and classics that have captured 200+ audiences worldwide! The Whiffenpoofs have sung for President Obama, Bush (41 and 43), Clinton, and Reagan, and at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. They have also been featured on television shows such as "The Sing Off", "The West Wing", "Glee", and "Hell's Kitchen."

Get your tickets for this classic performance before the show sells out!

https://newmancenter.evenue.net/events/the-yale-whiffenpoofs-of-2024

The Newman Center wishes you and your loved ones a warm, safe and happy holiday! We look forward to seeing you in the Ne...
12/24/2024

The Newman Center wishes you and your loved ones a warm, safe and happy holiday! We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

12/23/2024

Blurring the line between concert dance and musical performance, Music From The Sole: 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.👞👞

Don't miss this exciting performance next month on January 25 at the Newman Center!

Learn more and purchase your tickets at:
https://newmancenterpresents.com/content/music-sole

The Whiffenpoofs are returning to the Newman Center on January 4, 2025 - singing a mix of classic and contemporary favor...
12/20/2024

The Whiffenpoofs are returning to the Newman Center on January 4, 2025 - singing a mix of classic and contemporary favorites!

The Whiffenpoofs, America's oldest a ca****la group, entertain 200+ audiences around the globe every year. In past years, The Whiffenpoofs have sung for President Obama, Bush (41 and 43), Clinton, and Reagan, and at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. They have also been featured on television shows such as "The Sing Off", "The West Wing", "Glee", and "Hell's Kitchen."

Get your tickets for this classic performance before the show sells out!
https://newmancenter.evenue.net/events/the-yale-whiffenpoofs-of-2024

The Robert and Judi Newman Center opened its doors in 2002 and has been acclaimed as one of the nation's finest universi...
12/19/2024

The Robert and Judi Newman Center opened its doors in 2002 and has been acclaimed as one of the nation's finest university performing arts centers. Unique in the region for its size, acoustic quality, and programming, the Newman Center is dedicated to showcasing cultural diversity, stretching the imagination, and stimulating dialogue through the performing arts.

The $70 million Newman Center made its official debut on Friday, April 18, 2003 with a sold-out gala featuring mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horn and bass Hao Jiang Tian. Distinguished guests included former DU Chancellor Dan Ritchie, Judi and Bob Newman, Sharon Magness, Cleo Parker Robinson and Joy Burns. The Villager newspaper called the gala opening “the most spectacular nonprofit event in metro Denver’s recent history” while the Rocky Mountain News commented on the “fine acoustics, along with a quality virtually unknown in Denver concert halls – intimacy.” The Denver Post described the Newman Center “as a gem,” helping the “city attract talent that simply never came here before.”

🌹 Learn more about the history of the Newman Center on our website at https://newmancenterpresents.com/about

We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the performance of Le Patin Libre scheduled for February 2...
12/18/2024

We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, the performance of Le Patin Libre scheduled for February 22, 2025 at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts has been canceled.

For those who have purchased tickets, we hope that you will consider rescheduling to one of our other incredible Newman Center Presents performances this season. If you’d prefer, you may also choose to donate your tickets in support of the Newman Center and our future programming. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to our box office at [email protected] or 303-871-7720.

We remain grateful for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you to many more unforgettable performances this season.

IN MEMORIAM: We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary tabla virtuoso, Zakir Hussain. Celebrated for his ex...
12/17/2024

IN MEMORIAM: We are deeply saddened by the passing of the legendary tabla virtuoso, Zakir Hussain. Celebrated for his exceptional skill and innovative approach to Indian classical music, Hussain was given the title “Ustad,” or “master.” Hussain’s work transcended genres, from classical Indian musicians to jazz, world music, and more, creating a unique fusion of sounds. His legacy as an ambassador of Indian culture will live on for years to come. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends, fellow artists, and all who were inspired by this extraordinary talent.

View the Official Artist Memoriam in comments.

Ticket holders for this performance Zakir Hussain’s Master of Percussion will receive more details about exchanges and refunds shortly.

Join us at the Newman Center next month for an extravagant performance from Music From The Sole: I Didn’t Come to Stay M...
12/16/2024

Join us at the Newman Center next month for an extravagant performance from Music From The Sole: I Didn’t Come to Stay

Music From The Sole is a tap dance and live music company that celebrates tap’s Afro-diasporic roots, particularly its connections to Afro-Brazilian dance and music, and it lineage to forms like house dance and passinho (Brazilian funk). Led by Brazilian dance/choreographer Leonardo Sandoval and by bassist/composer Gregory Richardson, their work embraces a blend of sound and movement, with a mission of bringing tap dance, America’s vernacular dance form, to new audiences. Since their first performances in 2014, Music From The Sole has appeared at the Lincoln Center, Jacob’s Pillow, Tap in Rio and the Vail Dance Festival.

Learn more about this performance on January 25 at:
https://newmancenterpresents.com/content/music-sole

Located in the heart of Denver, Cherry Creek Shopping Center is the region's premier shopping destination and we're prou...
12/13/2024

Located in the heart of Denver, Cherry Creek Shopping Center is the region's premier shopping destination and we're proud to call them a sponsor of the Newman Center. Be sure and visit Cherry Creek this holiday season for season fun! 🛍🎄

https://shopcherrycreek.com

The holiday festivities continue at the Newman Center with Joy to the World! A Sacred Christmas Celebration performing t...
12/11/2024

The holiday festivities continue at the Newman Center with Joy to the World! A Sacred Christmas Celebration performing this Thursday, December 12 ❄

Celebrate Christmas with Jenny Oaks Baker and her talented children, musical group Family Four, as they present an inspiring Christ-centered Christmas show of sacred, exhilarating and treasured Christmas Carols featuring Irish Soprano Alex Sharpe, formerly of Celtic Woman, and beloved baritone Preston Yates.

With music by Emmy award winning composer Kurt Bestor, narration by New York Times best-selling author Jason F. Wright, dancing by Littleton Youth Ballet and Celtic Steps and with the Cornerstone Chorale joining Jenny, Family Four and percussionist Jay Nygaard, this show promises to usher in an uplifting and celebratory spirit to your Christmas Season!

12/10/2024

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 spirt of the holidays, featuring a band of superb musicians and music ranging from jazzy vintage showbiz to wicked, witty Weimar 1920’s tunes, French chansons, and original and contemporary classics.

https://newmancenterpresents.com/meowmeow

12/10/2024

Come listen to Newman Center Executive Director Aisha Ahmad-Post share her enthusiasm and insight on tonight's upcoming performance by Meow Meow.

Be on the look out for our "Know Before You Go" email for all ticket buyers.

Are you excited for Meow Meow tonight at the Newman Center? Come read what critics are saying:🌹“She’s b***y and brash, t...
12/10/2024

Are you excited for Meow Meow tonight at the Newman Center?

Come read what critics are saying:

🌹“She’s b***y and brash, tender and vulnerable; she’s graceful and klutzy, commanding and helpless. She’s a singer who hits every vocal nuance, whether serious or satiric; a high-energy dancer who could probably double as a contortionist; a comic who draws roars from pratfalls, subtle glances, punchlines and sensuality. She calls herself Meow Meow and—need I say this after that lead-in—she’s wonderful.” - Huffington Post

🌹“The voice alone is glorious in its range and texture. But combine it with carefully chosen songs, superb comic timing, improvisational wit, and some engaging audience participation, so cannily conducted that you suspect a degree in psychology, and you have an evening that demonstrates that Meow Meow really is the cat's whiskers.” - The Guardian

As we get closer to winter break for University of Denver students, this is a friendly reminder that the Newman Center o...
12/09/2024

As we get closer to winter break for University of Denver students, this is a friendly reminder that the Newman Center offers $15 tickets to all DU students/staff/faculty for the Newman Center Presents season. A season of award-winning artists and new artistic voices awaits us all - right here on campus. 🎒🎓🍎

Visit our website to see all of our exciting, upcoming performances!
https://newmancenterpresents.com

Kick off the first weekend of December with the International Youth Ballet: "The Nutcracker". 🎄🎁❄️This beautiful product...
12/06/2024

Kick off the first weekend of December with the International Youth Ballet: "The Nutcracker". 🎄🎁❄️

This beautiful production of the Nutcracker is suitable for all ages with its
professional sets, decor, costumes and international guest artists. International
Youth Ballet has presented the Nutcracker for 25 years in Colorado.

There will be a performance at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. this Saturday!

https://newmancenter.evenue.net/events/international-youth-ballet

Friendly reminder that tonight kicks off the first of 3 exciting performances from HOLDTIGHT - alone : un/tethered! Usin...
12/05/2024

Friendly reminder that tonight kicks off the first of 3 exciting performances from HOLDTIGHT - alone : un/tethered!

Using dance, original live music, personal narrative with immersive and participatory elements, the audience explores how we are inextricably linked to each other and to the earth, even when we feel most alone.

🌹December 5 at 7pm
🌹December 6 at 7pm
🌹December 7 at 7pm

Get your tickets for the upcoming performances this week at:
https://newmancenter.evenue.net/events/holdtight

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This weekend at the Newman Center! Come experience the dazzling, international sensation from Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: 13 TONGUES by CHENG Tsung-lung, right here in Denver! Grab your tickets while they're still available!🎟

Gabriel Kahane - Coming to the Newman Center on November 8!
Gabriel Kahane - Coming to the Newman Center on November 8!

We’re just one week out from the start of Gabriel Kahane’s two performance residency at the Newman Center. 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 November 8 with 2x GRAMMY winning vocal group Roomful of Teeth, dedicated to reimagining the expressive potential of the human voice. Don't miss out on this exciting performance, followed by a November 9 collaboration by Gabriel Kahane & Caroline Shaw .

There's still time to get great seats at a great price!

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: 13 Tongues
Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan: 13 Tongues

While neon lights and glow-in-the-dark attire stir up thoughts of Halloween, they also have us looking forward to Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan’s November 23 and 24 performances coming up at the Newman Center. Cloud Gate is a visual experience that transforms ancient traditions such as meditation and martial arts into a thrilling and modern celebration of motion. The famous street markets of Taiwan come alive in their incredible performance of 13 Tongues.

Gifted with an expressive and powerful soprano, multi-platinum-selling artist Mariza performs Sunday at the Newman Center. Mariza has distinguished herself by incorporating music traditions from around the world, in addition to her Portuguese roots.

Lakecia Benjamin coming to the Newman Center 10.13.24
Lakecia Benjamin coming to the Newman Center 10.13.24

Love a mix of jazz, funky soul, and R&B? So do we! KUVO Jazz recently sat down with saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin who brings her unique musical stylings to the Newman Center on Sunday night. Tickets are still available so don't miss out what will be a an incredible evening. https://newmancenterpresents.com/lakecia Be sure to check out the KUVO jazz article as well! https://www.kuvo.org/kuvo-jazz-presents-lakecia-benjamin-at-newman-center/

Mariza - Coming to the Newman Center on Oct. 20!
Mariza - Coming to the Newman Center on Oct. 20!

Back in 2009, Portuguese singer Mariza brought her fado folk singing tradition to the Newman Center for the first time. Now, some 15 years later, with over 30 platinum albums and numerous national and international awards to her name, Mariza shares the musical culture that has brought her to stages across the globe. Learn more about the music of Mariza and experience her prowess October 20. https://newmancenterpresents.com/mariza

RUBBERBAND's Victor Quijada shoutout!
RUBBERBAND's Victor Quijada shoutout!

Tuesday night, the Newman Center Presents Dance Series officially kicks off with the performance of Reckless Underdog by Montreal's RUBBERBAND. Artistic Director and Guggenheim fellow Victor Quijada and his ensemble of 12 dancers explore the limits of time and space, in this special performance. https://newmancenterpresents.com/content/rubberband

RUBBERBAND Trailer. Coming to The Newman Center 10.1.24.
RUBBERBAND Trailer. Coming to The Newman Center 10.1.24.

Founded in Montreal in 2002 by b-boy, ballet dancer and Guggenheim fellow Victor Quijada, RUBBERBAND: Reckless Underdog takes the company’s genre-bending style to new heights. Join us October 1 for their three-act performance with music by Jasper Gahunia, Kid Koala, Vlooper from Alaclair Ensemble and Chilly Gonzales. #newmancenterpresents #rubberbanddance

Martha Redbone is tonight at the Newman Center, bringing her unique gumbo of jazz, blues, folk, and gospel to the Gates Concert Hall stage. Listen to KGNU's interview with Martha from this morning, and see you at the show tonight! https://kgnu.org/shows/the-morning-sound-alternative/09-25-2024/ #martharedbone #kgnucommunityradio

Newman Center Presents: Cécile McLorin Salvant on September 22
Newman Center Presents: Cécile McLorin Salvant on September 22

This Sunday night, the Newman Center Presents season is offically kicking off with jazz vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant. She will be joined by Adam Birnbaum on piano, Yashushi Nakamura on bass, and Savannah Harris on drums. Come celebrate the start of our 22nd season with this joyous and talented artist, who "lights up every note she sings" (Jessye Norman). #newmancenterpresents #CécileMcLorinSalvant

Our Executive Director recently sat down with CBS Colorado to talk about the upcoming Newman Center Presents season, including Le Patin Libre's February 22 performance on the ice of Magness Arena! #cbscolorado #lepatinlibre #universityofdenver #universityofdenveralumni

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Home to the Gates Concert Hall, Byron Flex Theatre, and Hamilton Recital Hall, the Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Denver hosts nearly 500 performances each year serving over 125,000 audience members.

Performances are given by touring artists in the Newman Center Presents multi-disciplinary series; international, national, and regional performing arts companies that rent our facilities; faculty and students of the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music; and students of the University's Department of Theatre.