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The New Denver Civic Theatre, a 23-year-old performing arts complex which was home to the pre-Broadway engagement of Brooklyn, the Musical and a tryout of the musical Hats, has been purchased by Colorado businessman Craig Lindsley, according to The Denver Post.

Lindsley envisions using the venue, not for theater, but rather for a variety of musical events from jazz and bluegrass to metal and country. He is also working to form a consortium of nonprofit community organizations that will share in the use of the space, which includes a 325-seat mainstage and a 100-seat cabaret in addition to an art gallery.

The theater has been on the market since its previous owner, Zbigniew "Greg" Mania, went into bankruptcy earlier this year.

For more information, visit www.denvercivic.com.