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    Is Die Hard a Holiday story? If Yes, then you will love these at the Performance Arts Center

    2023-12-12
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    Several years ago, we decided to start doing staycations in the city and attending a holiday performace at the Performing Arts Center. Like this year's "Yippee Ki Yay – The Die Hard Parody."

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    One of our favorite things to do during the Holidays is to have a staycations in Downtown Denver so we can attend one of the great performances at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Christmas Eve.

    For many years, we have stayed at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center (Hyatt), so we can attend a Christmas show and have a nice dinner downtown.

    During the holidays, there are many parties and shows going on in the downtown area. Even on Christmas Eve. Staying at the Hyatt is centrally located and convenince to get to these events and shows.

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    Over the years we have gone to Holiday plays, musicals, and New Years Eve parties at the performing art center. Blizzard or shine, we can still walk down to the center without issue from the Hyatt.

    The only time we have had to take an Uber/taxi was on a very wet snowy night for the White Rose Gala New Years Eve party. Iwas dressed in 1920’s grab, high heels and there was slush everywhere. See video on the White Rose Gala.

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    Colorado Martini at the White Rose Gala on New Years EvePhoto byColorado Martini Publishing LLC YouTube

    We also have attended the 1940s White Christmas Ball several times. The event is usually in early December. But the best part is it is in the Hyatt's convention center. Several times when attending, the Dever Light Parade pass right by the hotel. The convention center has a large window with a great view of the parade going by.

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    Colorado Martini at the 1940's Winter Ball at the Hyatt, Denver, ColoradoPhoto byColorado Martini Publishing LLC YouTube

    In addition, the Hyatt has a great indoor pool area and gym. We spent hours in their indoor pool and outside jacuzzi. It is also located blocks from the 16th Street Mall. Has several bar areas to choose from. My favorite is the bar on the 27th floor of the Hyatt. It has a spectacular view of the mountains and city.

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    This Year's Holiday Performances and more

    Right now, the Denver Performing Arts Center has many performances and events going on. See the list below.

    This Holiday we are going to see "Yippee Ki Yay – The Die Hard Parody." at the Denver Performing Arts Center on December 23rd. A parody of a perfect Holiday movie. At least we think so.

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    Yippee Ki Yay – The Die Hard Parody

    Cabaret, Comedy, Holiday
    Dec 6 – 23, 2023
    Garner Galleria Theatre

    Nothing says the Holiday more than Die Hard. This retelling of classic Holiday film Die Hard is a joyfully funny show came to the Garner Theatre from its UK tour. This story goes, gunmen seize an LA skyscraper, off-duty policeman John McClane is the hostages’ only hope. This uplifting action romp (and unauthorized parody) pays affectionate tribute to the iconic 80s festive fan favorite.

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    Denver Performance Art Center's Santaland one man play 2019Photo byColorado Martini Publishing LLC YouTube

    A Christmas Carol

    Musical, Theatre Company
    Nov 17 – Dec 24, 2023
    Wolf Theatre

    A holiday essential, A Christmas Carol. This musical performance is a joyous and opulent adaptation for the whole family. he musical traces money-hoarding curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant overnight journey to redemption. Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel.

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    Buell Theatre at the Denver Performance Art CenterPhoto byColorado Martini Publishing LLC YouTube

    Camp Christmas

    Nov 16 – Dec 24, 2023
    Stanley Marketplace

    An immersive 15,000 square-foot, 360-degree kaleidoscope of yuletide cheer where you can discover your holiday superpower, visit Santa, and savor craft cocktails from themed bars. Wander through the surreal mashup of nostalgic scenes, scratch your head at pun trees, and reconnect with the holidays.

    Jesus Christ Superstar

    Broadway, Musical
    Jan 23 – 28, 2024 (after the Holidays)
    Buell Theatre

    Celebrating its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

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