Colorado Ballet Presents 56th Annual THE NUTCRACKER, Beginning Today

Colorado Ballet will present 26 performances of The Nutcracker, November 26 through December 24, 2016at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, with live music by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.

"Colorado Ballet's 56th 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."

According to Boggs, the popularity of The Nutcracker continues to grow each season. In 2015, 25 of the 26 performances of Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker were sold out and the season before, 22 of the 24 performances were sold out.

"The Nutcracker continues to grow every year, especially when you consider that only three performances out of the last 50 have not been completely sold out and the ones that were not sold out were very full," said Boggs. "I encourage patrons to buy their tickets early for the largest production of this holiday favorite in Colorado. I guarantee that audiences will not see anything like Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker in the region; our tremendously talented dancers performing with our extraordinary orchestra musicians during the holiday season is truly magical."

Ticket prices range from $30 to $155. To purchase tickets, visit www.ColoradoBallet.org or call 303-837-8888 ext. 2.

Performance schedule for The Nutcracker:

Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 9, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 23, 2016 at 1 p.m.

Friday, December 23, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 1 p.m.

About Colorado Ballet

Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 56 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 & Community Engagement programs. Visit www.coloradoballet.org.

(Photo Credit: Allen Birnbach)

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