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Tony-Winning DREAMGIRLS Star Jennifer Holliday To Perform With Denver Gay Men's Chorus In March 2024


by A.A. Cristi - January 02, 2024

Experience the incredible talent of Tony-winning actress Jennifer Holliday as she joins the Denver Gay Men's Chorus for a special performance of 'Neon Lights.' This tribute to Broadway is set to take place in March 2024 and promises to be a showstopper that resonates with audiences for generations....

Chris Noth to Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY at Visionbox Studio


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 15, 2023

Visionbox Studio will present Chris Noth in It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play in Denver. Join in for a night of holiday cheer with food, drink, live music, and an iconic performance by Chris Noth....

Colorado Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER to Return for the 2023 Holiday Season


by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 07, 2023

Colorado Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker will return to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House this holiday season with 28 in-person performances....

Opera Colorado Presents Mozart's Masterpiece DON GIOVANNI


by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2023

Opera Colorado presents Mozart's Don Giovanni, opening Saturday, November 4 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, with additional performances on November 7, 10, and 12. ...

Cleo Parker Robinson and Black Norwegian Choreographer to Unite For Fall 2023 Concert


by Blair Ingenthron - August 26, 2023

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) will present a dance performance collaboration with the Oslo based Tabanka Dance Ensemble in her Fall 2023 Concert at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on September 16 & 17....

Opera Colorado 2023-24 Season Tickets On Sale August 1!


by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2023

Opera Colorado has announced that single tickets for the 2023-24 Season will be available starting Tuesday, August 1 at 10:00 a.m. MST....

Nominations Announced For State-Wide High School Musical Bobby G Awards


by A.A. Cristi - May 02, 2023

Nominations have been announced for the ninth annual Bobby G Awards by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA). ...

Jinkx Monsoon Announces 'Everything at Stake' Tour Dates


by Michael Major - February 21, 2023

The Queen of all Queens is ready to cast her next great spell! Two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner and Broadway breakout star Jinkx Monsoon will launch her biggest tour to date with Jinkx Monsoon: Everything at Stake. The summer concert tour will perform in 44 cities across the U.S. and Canada from J...

Cast Change Revealed For DIE TOTE STADT at Opera Colorado


by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2023

A cast change has been announced for Opera Colorado's production of Korngold's Die tote Stadt (The Dead City)....

David Korevaar Will Perform With The Colorado Ballet in February


by Stephi Wild - January 31, 2023

Award winning pianist David Korevaar will be the featured soloist in Colorado Ballet's production of the Lady of the Camellias. Romance meets turbulence to tragic effect in choreographer Val Caniparoli's gripping adaptation of Alexandre Dumas (fils)'s classic novel La Dame aux Camélias. ...

Past Shows

Colorado Ballet Presents Ballet MasterWorks


Testing the limitations of gravity and rhythm, Colorado Ballet presents Yoshihisa Arai’s Boléro, George Balanchine’s Rubies and a world premiere that you will be the ...

Amplify HER Power


Amplify HER Power  is a first of its kind musical event to celebrate and amplify the POWER of women, hosted by Grameen Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated ...

Colorado Ballet Presents Coppélia


When a life-sized doll comes between two village lovers, a young woman dances to the rescue, saving her betrothed from a scheming inventor....

Colorado Ballet Presents Jekyll & Hyde


Choreograhed by Val Caniparoli, havoc is unleashed on Victorian London when one man struggles with the terrifying dance between the good and evil that lies ...

Colorado Ballet Presents The Nutcracker


Our dazzling holiday must-see returns. As the fate of one magical night hangs in the balance, Clara’s nutcracker comes to life for a battle royale....

Colorado Ballet Presents Swan Lake


A fairytale of passion, heartbreak, sorcery and deceit unfurls on the shores of a moonlit lake....

Colorado Ballet Presents Ballet MasterWorks


To close the season, a grand finale that lives up to its name. Accompanied by a live performance from the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, this monumental ...

Colorado Ballet Presents Cinderella


The beloved rags-to-riches tale makes its grand return to delight childrenand the young at heartof all ages. Featuring spellbinding choreography by Ben Stevenson set to ...

Colorado Ballet Presents Lady of the Camellias


Romance meets turbulence to tragic effect in choreographer Val Caniparolis gripping adaptation of Alexandre Dumas (fils)s classic novel La Dame aux Camelias. In its highly ...

Colorado Ballet Presents The Nutcracker


The holiday spirit leaps to life in this treasured family tradition. Featuring breathtaking new sets and costumes for the second year, Colorado Ballet invites you ...

Journeys (Live 9/25+ 9/26 | Livestream 9/26 only)


Global Crossroads of Vibrant Modern Dance: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Fall Concert September 25 & 26Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the ...

Colorado Ballet Presents Ballet MasterWorks


Ballet MasterWorks: To close the 2019/2020 season, Colorado Ballet presents monumental favorites in Ballet MasterWorks. Featuring In The Upper Room by choreographer Twyla Tharp, Petite ...

Colorado Ballet Presents Ballet MasterWorks


Ballet MasterWorks: To close the 2019/2020 season, Colorado Ballet presents monumental favorites in Ballet MasterWorks. Featuring In The Upper Room by choreographer Twyla Tharp, Petite ...

Colorado Ballet Presents Tour de Force


Tour de Force: This seasons Tour de Force program continues in the spirit of innovative dance with dynamic and acclaimed contemporary works. Tour de Force ...

Colorado Ballet - Ballet Masterworks


Ballet Masterworks | April 5 – 14, 2019 Carmina Burana Ellie Caulkins Opera House This season’s Ballet MasterWorks program will open with George Balanchine’s Serenade, ...

Colorado Ballet - Tour de Force


Tour de Force | March 8 – 10, 2019 Ellie Caulkins Opera House This innovative collaboration features Colorado Ballet alongside Cleo Parker Robinson Dance and ...

Colorado Ballet - The Wizard of Oz


The Wizard of Oz | February 1 – 10, 2019 Ellie Caulkins Opera House Follow the yellow brick road to this exciting premiere of The ...

Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
2/16 - 2/25/2018


In the spring, Colorado Ballet presents the Shakespearean love story Romeo and Juliet. This romantic ballet will take your breath away with extraordinary choreography by ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
11/25 - 12/24/2017


Recently recognized as the best-loved Nutcracker in the U.S., Colorado Ballet’s holiday classic The Nutcracker features timeless choreography paired with Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary arrangement performed live ...

Dracula
Dracula
10/6 - 10/15/2017


Back by popular demand, Colorado Ballet will open the 2017/2018 season with the crowd-favorite Dracula. Based on Bram Stoker’s Gothic romantic horror, Dracula features enthralling ...

Ballet MasterWorks
Ballet MasterWorks
2/17 - 2/26/2017


Colorado Ballet will present a collection of three master ballet works to live music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra in Ballet MasterWorks, which includes Firebird, ...

Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker


Colorado Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker remains the “gold standard” as the largest production of this holiday favorite in Colorado. This larger-than-life holiday tradition ...

Swan Lake
Swan Lake
10/7 - 10/23/2016


Colorado Ballet opens its 56th season with one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, Swan Lake. A timeless story of unrequited love, featuring ...

Alice (in Wonderland)
Alice (in Wonderland)
2/19 - 2/28/2016


Fall down the rabbit hole and join Colorado Ballet on an adventure with Alice (in Wonderland), the Colorado premiere of a ballet based on Lewis ...

Colorado Ballet's Queen of Hearts Ball


Lose your head at Colorado Ballet's Queen of Hearts Ball on February 25 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Start the evening off with cocktails, ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
11/28 - 12/27/2015


Children and adults will enjoy Colorado Ballet’s 55th annual production of The Nutcracker, featuring fantastic characters, brilliant dancing, exquisite sets, dazzling costumes, timeless choreography and ...

La Sylphide
La Sylphide
10/2 - 10/11/2015


A young Scotsman pursues a beautiful winged sylph (spirit) in Colorado Ballet’s romantic season opener, La Sylphide. For the first time in nearly 20 years, ...

Ballet MasterWorks
Ballet MasterWorks
2/20 - 3/1/2015


Don’t miss this collection of works from the masters of music and dance showcasing Colorado Ballet dancers' artistry and athleticism and powerful live music performed ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
11/29 - 12/27/2014


Kick off the holiday season in spectacular fashion with Colorado Ballet's 54th annual production of The Nutcracker, featuring unforgettable characters, dazzling costumes, onstage blizzards, timeless ...

Dracula
Dracula
10/31 - 11/2/2014


Back by popular demand, Colorado Ballet brings you a special Halloween presentation of Dracula. Come sink your teeth into Bram Stoker’s gothic horror with seductive ...

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
9/26 - 10/5/2014


Colorado Ballet opens its 54th season with A Midsummer Night’s Dream, an enchanting presentation of Shakespeare’s classic filled with mischief, romance and comedy. This fanciful ...

Cinderella
Cinderella
2/14 - 2/23/2014


Colorado Ballet presents Cinderella, February 14-23, 2014 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Put on your glass slippers and enjoy this classic fairy tale sprinkled ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
11/30 - 12/28/2013


Colorado Ballet presents the 53rd annual production of The Nutcracker, November 30 through December 28, 2013 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The holidays are ...

Giselle
Giselle
10/4 - 10/13/2013


Colorado Ballet opens its 2013-2014 season with the classical ballet Giselle October 4-13, 2013 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Giselle is a romantic ballet ...

Ballet MasterWorks
Ballet MasterWorks
2/22 - 3/3/2013


Ballet MasterWorks will be a feast for the senses, showcasing the human form expressed in beautiful movement and raw, powerful live music performed by the ...

The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
11/24 - 12/24/2012


Colorado Ballet will light up the stage and delight audiences of all ages for the 52nd year with Colorado’s favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, presented ...

The Sleeping Beauty
The Sleeping Beauty
10/5 - 10/21/2012


The Sleeping Beauty is one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, with renowned music and choreography. Sleeping Beauty is a timeless fairy tale ...

Weird Al Yancovic


The time has come. “Weird Al” Yankovic, the biggest selling comedy recording artist of all time, has returned to demolish the pop landscape with Alpocalypse, ...

Jay Leno
Jay Leno
9/10


The Zarlengo Foundation proudly presents Tonight Show host, JAY LENO, live in concert at The Ellie Caulkins Opera House on Saturday, September, 10, 2011....

Videos


2024 Spring Concert in Denver 2024 Spring Concert
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (5/10 - 5/12) Tracker
C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In in Denver C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Performing Arts Complex (6/1 - 6/1)
Alice By Heart
Find Your Light (5/3 - 5/5)
Shadowlands in Denver Shadowlands
Louisville Center for the Arts (5/3 - 5/19)
Insight Colab Theatre presents 4000 Miles
Vintage Theatre (7/25 - 8/4)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch with pre-show by Jessica L'Whor in Denver Hedwig and the Angry Inch with pre-show by Jessica L'Whor
Herman’s Hideaway Rock Club (8/1 - 8/17)
Annie in Denver Annie
Lincoln Center (4/26 - 4/28)
Kinky Boots in Denver Kinky Boots
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre (5/31 - 8/24)
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