Denver Casado
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Denver Casado:
New TYA Musical CHASING THE SKY Now Available for Licensing (Oct 2, 2024)
New Youth Musicals IMAGINE A DRAGON and FRANKIE BUILDS ANDROIDS Now Available for Licensing (May 8, 2024)
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2022 Arts Academy Programming (Mar 25, 2022)
New TYA Musical CHASING THE SKY Now Available for Licensing (Oct 2, 2024)
New Youth Musicals IMAGINE A DRAGON and FRANKIE BUILDS ANDROIDS Now Available for Licensing (May 8, 2024)
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2022 Arts Academy Programming (Mar 25, 2022)
BIO
DENVER CASADO is an award-winning composer, writer and teaching artist based in New York City.
He’s the composer of Tea With Chachaji and Life on the Mississippi, two critically acclaimed musicals that have been produced across the country.
Denver is also the founder of Beat by Beat Press, a new online children’s musical theatre publisher. Started with a group of young writers and educators from New York City, Beat by Beat Press provides schools and youth theaters fresh, contemporary musicals via an easy-to-use online publishing platform.
As a teaching artist, Denver has spent nearly a decade leading musical theatre and songwriting workshops with thousands of children in New York City public schools. He was recently honored with the All Stars Projects’ Phyllis Hyman award, in recognition of his important contribution to the growth and development of young people in the NYC community.
In addition to theater, Denver’s music has been featured on network TV and in several independent films. Denver is an alumni of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop and holds a degree in Music Technology and Composition from New York University.
News
New TYA Musical CHASING THE SKY Now Available for Licensing
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024
Beat by Beat Press has announced the release of its first-ever Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical, “Chasing the Sky.” This contemporary 60-minute show celebrates the power of perseverance and the courage to overcome obstacles, no matter how daunting they may seem.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024
Beat by Beat Press has announced the release of its first-ever Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) musical, “Chasing the Sky.” This contemporary 60-minute show celebrates the power of perseverance and the courage to overcome obstacles, no matter how daunting they may seem.
New Youth Musicals IMAGINE A DRAGON and FRANKIE BUILDS ANDROIDS Now Available for Licensing
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
Beat by Beat Press has announced two new original musicals IMAGINE A DRAGON and FRANKIE BUILDS ANDROIDS are now available for licensing. Schools and youth theaters around the world are invited to request free perusal scripts and apply for production rights.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
Beat by Beat Press has announced two new original musicals IMAGINE A DRAGON and FRANKIE BUILDS ANDROIDS are now available for licensing. Schools and youth theaters around the world are invited to request free perusal scripts and apply for production rights.
Ogunquit Playhouse Announces 2022 Arts Academy Programming
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022
Ogunquit Playhouse is growing its educational initiatives by launching the Arts Academy. Already an integral component of the Playhouse's mission, the educational initiatives currently in place will be greatly expanded to build upon the legacy left by founder Walter Hartwig, a strong proponent of community theater with a passion for teaching theater craft to aspiring professionals.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2022
Ogunquit Playhouse is growing its educational initiatives by launching the Arts Academy. Already an integral component of the Playhouse's mission, the educational initiatives currently in place will be greatly expanded to build upon the legacy left by founder Walter Hartwig, a strong proponent of community theater with a passion for teaching theater craft to aspiring professionals.
Ogunquit Playhouse Launches the Arts Academy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022
Ogunquit Playhouse is launching the Arts Academy program with the belief that theater is a profound tool for students to not only exercise their imagination but to discover their innate skill set.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2022
Ogunquit Playhouse is launching the Arts Academy program with the belief that theater is a profound tool for students to not only exercise their imagination but to discover their innate skill set.
The Most Licensed Musical of 2020 is THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2020
Beat by Beat Press, a theatrical publishing and licensing company, recently announced that its virtual musical The Show Must Go Online! was the most licensed musical of 2020 with over 1,000 separate productions in 40 countries.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2020
Beat by Beat Press, a theatrical publishing and licensing company, recently announced that its virtual musical The Show Must Go Online! was the most licensed musical of 2020 with over 1,000 separate productions in 40 countries.
VIDEO: Playhouse Theatre Group Presents SUPER HAPPY AWESOME NEWS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2020
Playhouse Theatre Group recently performed Super Happy Awesome News, a new virtual musical.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2020
Playhouse Theatre Group recently performed Super Happy Awesome News, a new virtual musical.
Gaelen Gilliland Chats With Moonlit Wings' Young Cast Of THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2020
'The Show Must Go Online,' a new virtual musical produced by Walid Chaya, Artistic Director/Founder of Moonlit Wings Productions, premiered online today.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2020
'The Show Must Go Online,' a new virtual musical produced by Walid Chaya, Artistic Director/Founder of Moonlit Wings Productions, premiered online today.
New Albany Youth Theatre Announces Virtual Summer 2020 Season!
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2020
New Albany Youth Theatre, a non-profit theatre company focused on providing substantive theatre education initiatives for youth artists ages 8-17, has announced the licensing and open registration period for youth artists to participate in two virtual musicals -The Show Must Go Online! and The Big One-OH! Online Edition
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2020
New Albany Youth Theatre, a non-profit theatre company focused on providing substantive theatre education initiatives for youth artists ages 8-17, has announced the licensing and open registration period for youth artists to participate in two virtual musicals -The Show Must Go Online! and The Big One-OH! Online Edition
The Abbey Theater of Dublin Presents THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020
The Abbey Theater of Dublin (located within the Dublin Community Recreation Center) will present the Central Ohio virtual premiere production of The Show Must Go Online! on May 22, 2020 at 7PM EST. The performance is being streamed free of charge at: https://dublinohiousa.gov/abbey/abbey-theater-performances/
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2020
The Abbey Theater of Dublin (located within the Dublin Community Recreation Center) will present the Central Ohio virtual premiere production of The Show Must Go Online! on May 22, 2020 at 7PM EST. The performance is being streamed free of charge at: https://dublinohiousa.gov/abbey/abbey-theater-performances/
More Than 500 Productions of Children's Musical THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE! to be Performed Remotely
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beat by Beat Press has introduced the world's first virtual children's musical, The Show Must Go Online!, created in less than three weeks with the goal of helping theatre groups continue to perform in these times of social distance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2020
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beat by Beat Press has introduced the world's first virtual children's musical, The Show Must Go Online!, created in less than three weeks with the goal of helping theatre groups continue to perform in these times of social distance.
Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble Goes Virtual With New Musical THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2020
Join the Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble as they go virtual with the new musical, THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE! A Virtual Children's Musical, with the book by Jessica Penzias, lyrics by Dave Hudson, and music by Denver Casado. Premiering Friday, May 8th, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2020
Join the Millbrook Playhouse Youth Ensemble as they go virtual with the new musical, THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE! A Virtual Children's Musical, with the book by Jessica Penzias, lyrics by Dave Hudson, and music by Denver Casado. Premiering Friday, May 8th, 2020 at 7:00 pm.
Beat By Beat Press Creates New Remote Virtual Children's Musical
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2020
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beat by Beat Press has introduced the world's first virtual children's musical, The Show Must Go Online!, created in less than three weeks with the goal of helping theatre groups continue to perform in these times of social distance.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2020
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beat by Beat Press has introduced the world's first virtual children's musical, The Show Must Go Online!, created in less than three weeks with the goal of helping theatre groups continue to perform in these times of social distance.
Beat By Beat Press Creates New Virtual Children's Musical THE SHOW MUST GO ONLINE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2020
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beat by Beat Press has introduced the world's first virtual children's musical, The Show Must Go Online!, created in less than three weeks with the goal of helping theatre groups continue to perform in these times of social distance.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2020
As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Beat by Beat Press has introduced the world's first virtual children's musical, The Show Must Go Online!, created in less than three weeks with the goal of helping theatre groups continue to perform in these times of social distance.
Rubicon is kicking off its 17th Summer Youth Season
by Rebecca Russo - Jun 28, 2019
It's a season of magic for students of the arts as Rubicon Theatre Company's summer educational programs swing into action. With four camps, the Jack Oakie Summer Youth Program offers professional level training for budding performing artists as well as emerging young designers and stagecraft enthusiasts: The Stinky Feet camp for five to twelve year-olds, the Fearless Shakespeare Camp for students aged fifteen to twenty-five, the Theatre Camp for kids from eleven to fourteen years old and finally the Musical Theatre Intensive which accepts young actorsingers who are between fifteen and twenty-five years-old. Each camp culminates in a fully staged production. This year's offerings include Giants In The Sky (music and lyrics by Denver Casado, book and lyrics by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm), The Tempest (by William Shakespeare), Once On This Island Jr. (book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty) and Into The Woods (music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine).
by Rebecca Russo - Jun 28, 2019
It's a season of magic for students of the arts as Rubicon Theatre Company's summer educational programs swing into action. With four camps, the Jack Oakie Summer Youth Program offers professional level training for budding performing artists as well as emerging young designers and stagecraft enthusiasts: The Stinky Feet camp for five to twelve year-olds, the Fearless Shakespeare Camp for students aged fifteen to twenty-five, the Theatre Camp for kids from eleven to fourteen years old and finally the Musical Theatre Intensive which accepts young actorsingers who are between fifteen and twenty-five years-old. Each camp culminates in a fully staged production. This year's offerings include Giants In The Sky (music and lyrics by Denver Casado, book and lyrics by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm), The Tempest (by William Shakespeare), Once On This Island Jr. (book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty) and Into The Woods (music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine).
BEFORE THE BELL, A Challenging Play About Bullying, Is Now Available For Licensing
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2018
Beat by Beat Press announced this week that its new play BEFORE THE BELL is now available for licensing. Beginning today, schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights at www.bbbpress.com.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2018
Beat by Beat Press announced this week that its new play BEFORE THE BELL is now available for licensing. Beginning today, schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights at www.bbbpress.com.
New Children's Musical GIANTS IN THE SKY Now Available for Licensing
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2017
Beat by Beat Press announced this week that its original children's musical GIANTS IN THE SKY is now available for licensing. Beginning today, schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights at www.bbbpress.com.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2017
Beat by Beat Press announced this week that its original children's musical GIANTS IN THE SKY is now available for licensing. Beginning today, schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights at www.bbbpress.com.
New Children's Musical PRESS START Now Available for Licensing
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 11, 2016
Beat by Beat Press announced this week that its original children's musical PRESS START is now available for licensing. This is the first musical ever to be composed entirely with 8-bit video games synthesizers. Beginning today, schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights at www.bbbpress.com.
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 11, 2016
Beat by Beat Press announced this week that its original children's musical PRESS START is now available for licensing. This is the first musical ever to be composed entirely with 8-bit video games synthesizers. Beginning today, schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights at www.bbbpress.com.
New Theatre Podcast LET'S MAKE A MUSICAL Now on iTunes
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2015
"Let's Make A Musical", an interactive new podcast that brings listeners into the process of writing an original musical, has just been released and is now available on iTunes. The weekly show, produced by Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com), takes listeners on the thrilling ride of creating a new musical from scratch and is geared toward anyone who loves musical theatre.
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2015
"Let's Make A Musical", an interactive new podcast that brings listeners into the process of writing an original musical, has just been released and is now available on iTunes. The weekly show, produced by Beat by Beat Press (www.bbbpress.com), takes listeners on the thrilling ride of creating a new musical from scratch and is geared toward anyone who loves musical theatre.
Photo Flash: New Children's Musical SPACE PIRATES! Now Available for Licensing
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015
After a sold-out New York City premiere this past spring, Beat by Beat Press announced today that its original children's musical SPACE PIRATES! is now available for licensing. Beginning today schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights at www.bbbpress.com. Scroll down for a look at the 2014 production of the show!
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2015
After a sold-out New York City premiere this past spring, Beat by Beat Press announced today that its original children's musical SPACE PIRATES! is now available for licensing. Beginning today schools and community theaters can request a free perusal script and apply for production rights at www.bbbpress.com. Scroll down for a look at the 2014 production of the show!
Tacoma Little Theatre Presents THE GRUNCH, 8/8-10
by Jillian Gaier - Jul 30, 2014
SUMMER CAMP @ TLT is pleased to present the Tacoma premiere of the musical THE GRUNCH, written by Denver Casado & Betina Russo, and directed by Pavlina Morris. The Grunch tells the story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like an outsider. When the entire school gets excited about the annual school musical, he comes up with a perfect plan to ruin it for everyone; he'll steal the sets, costumes and lights the night before it opens. But will the spirit of theatre prevail?
by Jillian Gaier - Jul 30, 2014
SUMMER CAMP @ TLT is pleased to present the Tacoma premiere of the musical THE GRUNCH, written by Denver Casado & Betina Russo, and directed by Pavlina Morris. The Grunch tells the story of Rudy Grunch, a grumpy 6th grader who always feels like an outsider. When the entire school gets excited about the annual school musical, he comes up with a perfect plan to ruin it for everyone; he'll steal the sets, costumes and lights the night before it opens. But will the spirit of theatre prevail?
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