Remembering The Poet

Following a spine-tingling world premiere at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Andrea Gibson: Love Letter From The Afterlife heads out on a national tour, spearheaded by Andrea's wife Megan Falley. The multi-media concert, film and poetry experience features a screening of the late poet's final ever live performance at the Paramount Theatre, with a live orchestra performing Blake Neely's original score accompanying the poetry - either The Goosebump Orchestra, or at select dates, the city's own local symphony orchestra. Grammy-winning artist Sara Bareilles will also appear, with singer-songwriter Chris Pureka opening the show. Fearless and moving, the show is a perfect, captivating tribute to one of the greatest poets of our time.

Andrea Gibson held nothing back in their poetry when tackling issues including war, class, bullying, privilege, sexuality, and the nature of being American. Gibson's work proved that, even in our increasingly digital lives, words still hold immense power. They can cleave nations in two and sow the seeds of meltdown, both in person and online. But a new generation of poets seek to reclaim the written and spoken word. They work to uphold its emotional power by masterfully commenting on topical issues with nuance and artfulness. And Colorado's Andrea Gibson was one of the best. A wordsmith and activist whose works explore gender, love, social reform and the struggles that the LGBTQ community face, celebrate the life and work of this accomplished poet.