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Denver's 2026-2027 Theatre Season Brings Broadway Stars and Historic Farewells
From the Buell Theatre to Buntport's Lipan Street stage, the Mile High City's 2026-2027 performing arts calendar is packed with touring musicals and a landmark final production.
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The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) has laid out its 2026-2027 season, and the lineup reads like a wish list for theatre lovers. Headliners include the touring productions of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, The Book of Mormon, BOOP! The Musical, and Death Becomes Her, all booked for the DCPA's venues according to the season announcement [1][6].
Legally Blonde Lands at the Buell
A standout booking is Legally Blonde, The Musical, which will run at the Buell Theatre from February 5-7, 2027. The production arrives in Denver after acclaimed runs in London's West End and an Off-Broadway engagement, giving local audiences a chance to catch the show in a major downtown venue without travelling to New York [1][3]. The Buell, part of the Denver Performing Arts Complex on 14th Street, has long been a hub for national tours, and this three-day stint adds momentum to an already full winter calendar.
A Final Bow on Lipan Street
While the big theatres roll out blockbusters, the intimate Buntport Theater Company is closing its 25th anniversary season with THIS IS THE DAY '91. The production will be staged at the company's space on Lipan Street, a familiar address for fans of Denver's offbeat, independent theatre scene [4]. Buntport has built a loyal following over two and a half decades by producing original, often comic works that don't travel to Broadway; THIS IS THE DAY '91 serves as both a creative capstone and a farewell to the company's 25th season. For audiences who prefer their theatre raw, local and handmade, this is a date to block out.
Comedy and Drag at the Paramount
The Paramount Theatre, another historic Denver venue, has added a second performance for the double bill of Matteo Lane and Bob The Drag Queen after the initial show sold out. The pair will now play two dates at the downtown theatre, reflecting the city's appetite for live comedy and drag performance. Also on the comedy calendar: Kyle Dunnigan and Brian Posehn are set to perform at Comedy Works locations around town, keeping the city's stand-up circuit humming through the season [5].
What's Next for Denver Audiences
With the DCPA season now public, subscribers and single-ticket buyers can plan their year around the Buell, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and the Studio Loft spaces. The Buntport finale is a limited-run event for season-ticket holders and walk-ins alike, while the Paramount's added Lane-Bob the Drag Queen show suggests that demand for premium comedy and drag experiences in Denver is strong. For anyone tracking the Mile High City's performance pulse, the next twelve months offer a deep bench, from a million-dollar musical to a 25-year-old company's last original production.
Sources include but are not limited to: Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Eventbrite, Ticketmaster, Denver.Theater, BroadwayWorld Denver, CBS News Colorado, Visit Denver.