Review: High-Flying Feats in WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at the Denver Center
by Jon Bee - February 12, 2026
The national tour of Water for Elephants is the latest show to stop at DCPA as it makes its way across the country. I only just last year read the novel by Sara Gruen followed quickly by the feature film starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson. ...
Review: COWBOYS AND EAST INDIANS Defies Assumptions at DCPA
by Jon Bee - January 26, 2026
DCPA Theatre Company's legacy of 'outdoing' themselves continues with their latest world premiere production of Cowboys and East Indians, based on the short story collection by Nina McConigley and written by McConigley and Matthew Spangler....
Review: THE NOTEBOOK Makes it Rain at DCPA
by Jon Bee - December 18, 2025
It is no wonder so many movies, tv shows, and musicals start out as the written word. I would argue the best stories are those that draw you in and keep you engaged from start to finish, regardless of how long it takes to finish. Perhaps that is why when I first read The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks ...
Past Shows
Black Orpheus
Sep 14 – Sep 15, 2024
Join Cleo Parker Robinson Dance in its 54th season at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House! "Orfeo Negro", follows the journey of love and passion that leads...
Amplify HER Power
Mar 24
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 to...
Journeys (Live 9/25+ 9/26 | Livestream 9/26 only)
Sep 25 – Sep 26, 2021
Global Crossroads of Vibrant Modern Dance: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Fall Concert September 25 & 26Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Center for the...
Romeo and Juliet
Feb 16 – Feb 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
Nov 25 – Dec 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...
Ballet MasterWorks
Feb 17 – Feb 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
Nov 26 – Dec 24, 2016
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
Oct 7 – Oct 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)
Feb 19 – Feb 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
Feb 25
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
Nov 28 – Dec 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
Oct 2 – Oct 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
Feb 20 – Mar 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
Nov 29 – Dec 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
Oct 31 – Nov 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
Sep 26 – Oct 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
Feb 14 – Feb 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
Nov 30 – Dec 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
Oct 4 – Oct 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
Feb 22 – Mar 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
Nov 24 – Dec 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
Oct 5 – Oct 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...
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