The Colorado Ballet Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 9/26-10/5

Colorado Ballet opens its 54th season with A Midsummer Night's Dream, September 26-October 5, 2014 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The production features choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and a score by Felix Mendelssohn, performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra and the Colorado Children's Chorale.

"Join us for an enchanting presentation of Shakespeare's classic, filled with mischief, romance and comedy," said Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet Artistic Director. "Between the festive costumes, majestic scenery, meddlesome fairies and the crisscrossed young lovers, this ballet is pure magic. Adults and children will love this production."

Wheeldon originally set A Midsummer Night's Dream on Colorado Ballet in 1997 and the Company is bringing the production back this season. The ballet features Oberon, King of the Fairies and his servant Puck as they take revenge on Oberon's Queen Titania by making her fall in love with Bottom the Weaver, who has been transformed into a donkey. Puck and Oberon also play love games with mortals Hermia, Demitrius, Helena and Lysander. The ballet ends happily for the crisscrossed young lovers and for Oberon and his queen.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's most famous comedies because it deals with love, mischief and falling in love with a donkey," said Boggs. "Set in two worlds, the land of the fairies and the land of reality, the play translates very well into a ballet. Fans of Shakespeare and fans of ballet will both love this production, especially with the added magic of an orchestra and a collaboration with the Colorado Children's Chorale performing Mendelssohn's fanciful score live."

Performance Dates and Times:

Friday, September 26, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 27, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 2 p.m.

Friday, October 3, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $25 to $155. To purchase tickets, visit www.ColoradoBallet.org or call 303-837-8888 ext. 2.

About Colorado Ballet

Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 54 years of presenting world-class classical ballet and superior dance in Denver. Under the direction of Artistic Director Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet presents more than 50 performances annually. Colorado Ballet enhances the cultural life of Colorado through performances of the professional company, training at the Academy, and Education & Outreach programs. Visit www.coloradoballet.org.

Photo Credit: Terry Shapiro