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Does a Pride Flag Belong in ‘Shrek the Musical’? A New Censorship Debate Rages in DougCo

When:

January 29, 2026 · 10:00 AM

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City Cast Denver

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City Cast Denver

One of Denver’s more conservative south suburbs is abuzz with debate over an unlikely subject — “Shrek: The Musical.” When performers in Parker incorporated a pride flag into the musical, some members of the audience complained, and officials with the Town of Parker shared their concerns with actors. But is that censorship? And more importantly, how would Lord Farquaad handle this? Comedian and co-mastermind of Dyketopia Kate McLachlan joins host Bree Davies and producer Olivia Jewell Love to di