Disney’s Frozen returns to the stage at the DCPA
Disney’s hit animated movie Frozen has once again come to life in Denver, as Frozen the Musical is now playing at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This return marks the first stop in Denver since the show launched w in 2017 out of the Buell Theatre.
The show has evolved since its initial launch, with many changes in the cast and crew. However, some original cast members have remained with the production, including Lauren Nicole Chapman, Jeremy Davis, and Alicia Albright. Chapman and Davis now lead the production.
“We are really excited to be in Denver,” Chapman, who plays Anna, shared.
“I love Denver,” added Davis, who portrays Olaf.
Chapman expressed the special bond they have with Denver, saying, “It is the best. We spent several months here creating the show in 2017. So, to be back here now is supremely special.”
Original Cast Members Reflect on Denver Beginnings
Only CBS News Colorado’s Dillon Thomas visited the cast and crew of Frozen backstage at the Buell Theatre. Standing before a painting from their first production, the trio showed where their signatures remain from the launch.
All three said they had vivid memories of helping create the show in Denver. “It all came back to me, and I knew exactly where I was,” Davis said. “Coming back here feels very full circle. It is where we started.”
“We are part of history twice,” Albright said. “I don’t think any of us would have thought back when we were here in the past that we would still be here today doing the show.”
Those Thomas spoke with gave the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) significant credit for helping make Frozen the musical success it is today.
“We are so lucky that Frozen got to start here,” Chapman said. “They’re such pros, they made sure our crew had everything they needed. It is really special. It is this testament to this beautiful seven-year journey we have been on.”
Frozen’s Return Engagement and Impact on Denver
Frozen’s second stop in Denver lasts until July 3. The production has seen many changes, yet its roots in Denver remain significant.
“With how much time was spent in those studios creating choreography, changing all the numbers you are seeing now today on stage, it is a testament to how important it was that Frozen got its start here in Denver,” Chapman said. “This space of the Denver Performing Arts Center has been a creation place and a special and sacred place for this show,” Albright added.
The return of Frozen to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts not only brings back cherished memories for the original cast members but also highlights the city’s significant role in the show’s journey. Denver’s support and resources have been crucial in shaping Frozen into the beloved production it is today.
As the musical continues to enchant audiences in Denver, the cast and crew celebrate this full-circle moment, reflecting on their journey and the special place Denver holds in their hearts. Frozen’s enduring success is a testament to the hard work, creativity, and passion that began in the Mile-High City seven years ago.