SIGHTLINE

BY JOHN EKEBERG

DDear Broadway friends,

What an exciting time to be a fan of live theatre! New Broadway shows continue to come into New York as dozens of touring shows make their way around the country to play before appreciative audiences such as yourselves. There are so many upcoming productions on our season that I am eagerly anticipating – many coming to Denver for the first time as well as a selection of returning favorites. You’ll find more information on all our upcoming productions in the pages of this magazine.

In other Broadway news, I recently had the good fortune of taking on a leadership role with the Independent Presenters Network (IPN) as its president. IPN is a consortium of 40 preeminent Broadway presenters, theaters, and performing arts centers. A leader in the industry, IPN is monumental in influencing the shows that make it to Broadway and national tour. Its members bring Broadway productions to more than 110 cities in North America, the United Kingdom, Japan, and China. Recent productions the IPN has invested in include Hadestown, Company, and this season’s Some Like It Hot We at the DCPA are proud to be members of this organization that plays such a significant role in shaping our industry.

Most of my IPN colleagues are Tony Awards voters, as am I, and this year the Tony Awards will be presented at the United Palace Theatre in New York on June 11. Tony nominations will be announced later this spring, and this year’s shows will in part inform touring Broadway for the 2024/25 season. You’re invited to tune in.

Even after 30 years (!) with the DCPA, I still find every season full of joy and expectation, and I hope that you will join us in the year ahead as we bring the magic of Broadway to Denver. We can’t do it without you!

See you at the theatre,

John Ekeberg, Executive Director of DCPA Broadway & Cabaret