Hopalong Cassidy Rides Into Elitch’s
The 1954 Kiddieland Celebration That Drew 30,000 Young Fans In the spring of 1954, Elitch’s Gardens hosted one of the largest children’s events in Denver history when western movie and […]
Mary Elitch Brings the Figure Eight & Old Mill to Denver
How Mary Elitch transformed Elitch’s Gardens forever. In the spring of 1904, Elitch’s Gardens unveiled two of the most ambitious attractions in its history — the “Figure Eight” roller coaster […]
Jan Clayton (1962)
Among the performers who brought both Broadway distinction and television renown to the Historic Elitch Theatre stage, Jan Clayton holds a singular place in the annals of American musical theatre. […]
Gene Raymond (1962)
For the 1962 Season, Mala Powers and Charles Braswell were the leads for the first five plays, then Gene Raymond and Jan Clayton were the leads for the last five […]
June Allyson (1966)
June Allyson began her career in 1937 as a dancer in short subject films and on Broadway in 1938. She signed with MGM in 1943 and rose to fame the […]
Harve Presnell (1970)
Harve Presnell was a distinguished American bass-baritone whose career spanned opera, Broadway, film, and television, earning him wide recognition for both his vocal power and dramatic authority. He achieved major […]
June Squibb (1980)
June Squibb is a remarkable example of longevity and perseverance in the performing arts, earning widespread acclaim later in life after decades of dedicated work on stage and screen. With […]
Thomas Coley (1959)
Thomas Coley was a distinguished American actor and writer whose career spanned stage, screen, and television across more than four decades. Born in Bethayres, Pennsylvania in 1913, Coley made his […]
Sada Thompson (1980)
Sada Thompson (1927–2011) was an American stage, film, and television actress whose career reflected a deep commitment to serious acting and classical training. Thompson appeared on Broadway and her stage […]
Jon Cypher (1958)
Actor Jon Cypher is best known to television audiences for his work in iconic series such as Hill Street Blues, General Hospital, Major Dad, and The Rockford Files, but long […]