The magic of the holiday season begins with Colorado Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker. This season will be the 57th production of The Nutcracker with 26 enchanting performances beginning Saturday, November 25 through December 24, 2017 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Performing Arts Complex, music performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.

“Colorado Ballet’s 57th annual production of the captivating holiday classic, The Nutcracker is a larger-than-life extravaganza,” said Colorado Ballet Artistic Director Gil Boggs. “This timeless ballet features lavish costumes, exuberant dancing, whimsical battles, hypnotizing snow flurries, delicious sets and majestic live music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.”*

Colorado Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker is the largest in the state and was named “best-loved Nutcracker in the U.S. in the 10th Annual Goldstar National Nutcracker Award contest” 2016.

“Even after 56 seasons, Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker continues to delight sold-out audiences year after year,” said Boggs. “We have known for a long time how special our production is as a family tradition and being named the best-loved Nutcracker in the U.S. right before the 2016 run ended proved what an amazing and enchanting holiday classic we have right here in Denver. Our performances sell out quickly, so I encourage patrons to buy their tickets early for this timeless story filled with tradition, humor and holiday magic.”*

Tickets are reasonably priced between $30-$155 and there is not a bad seat in the house. If you haven’t already started this holiday family tradition, now is the time. Visit www.ColoradoBallet.org or call 303-837-8888 ext. 2 to purchase tickets. Be sure to visit the their website often if you are undecided on a date as like many of the Colorado Ballet’s performances, they will sell out. Young or old, The Nutcracker is a delight for the entire family! Don’t miss this year’s award winning production.

Performance schedule for The Nutcracker:
Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 8, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 22, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Friday, December 22, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 1 p.m.

• Some quotes and information were gathered directly from press release. The Nutcracker is made possible by KeyBank