The Nutcracker at Ellie Caulkins Opera House

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

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.

Colorado Ballet Will Return to Live Performances This Month With THE NUTCRACKER

November 05, 2021

The beloved holiday favorite returns in a dazzling production like no one’s ever seen, featuring new sets and costumes created especially for Colorado Ballet. A sellout every year, this magical tale of Clara, the Nutcracker and the Mouse King is going to be dreamier than ever.

Colorado Ballet Announces Plans For Its 2021/2022 Season

February 12, 2021

Today, Colorado Ballet's Artistic Director Gil Boggs announced plans for returning to live, in-person performances at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for the 2021/2022 season, which will include Giselle, The Nutcracker, Romeo and Juliet, The Wizard of Oz and Ballet MasterWorks.

Colorado Ballet Launches 'Fill The Theater' Fundraising Initiative

November 24, 2020

Colorado Ballet announces that the company is launching a new fundraising initiative during this holiday season to virtually fill every seat in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House with a gift to support the organization during this challenging time in which they will not see any ticket sales revenue from The Nutcracker.

VIDEO: Colorado Ballet Principal Dancer Overcomes Cancer

August 28, 2020

In 2019 Colorado Balleta??s Artistic Director Gil Boggs promoted Francisco Estevez to principal dancer, right before the company premiered Septime Webrea??s The Wizard of Oz. His promotion came after hard work, dedication to his artistry and battles with two forms of cancer. Despite the odds and challenges, he persevered and achieved great success.

Colorado Ballet Announces Cancellations And Updates To Its 60th Anniversary Season

July 29, 2020

Colorado Ballet announced today the cancellation of two productions in its 60th Anniversary Season, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. All 2020 performances of Colorado Ballet's beloved production of The Nutcracker are canceled, along with the 2021 production of Ballet MasterWorks. Giselle, originally slated to take place in October, will replace Ballet MasterWorks, moving all performances out of 2020.

Colorado Ballet Academy Wins Outstanding School At YAGP And Announces New Pre-Professional Level

March 10, 2020

Colorado Ballet Academy has received the Youth America Grand Prix Outstanding School Award for the second consecutive year in the Denver semi-finals competition that took place February 28 - March 1.

Colorado Ballet Announces Its 60th Anniversary Season

January 28, 2020

Today, Artistic Director Gil Boggs announced the 2020/2021 season, which will feature five productions at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for the third consecutive season. The 2020/2021 season will feature Giselle, The Nutcracker, The Great Gatsby, The Wizard of Oz and Ballet MasterWorks.

Colorado Ballet Announces Mid-Season Promotions

November 27, 2019

Ahead of opening the 59th annual production of The Nutcracker on Nov. 30, Colorado Ballet announces the promotion of four Corps de Ballet Dancers:

Colorado Ballet Plans for New Sets & Costumes for 60th Anniversary of THE NUTCRACKER

November 08, 2019

Today Colorado Ballet kicks-off a campaign to raise funds to support the creation of new sets and costumes for its production of The Nutcracker, which audiences will see for the first time during the company's 60th anniversary production of The Nutcracker in 2020.

Colorado Ballet Will Present its Annual Production Of THE NUTCRACKER

November 06, 2019

Colorado Ballet will present its 59th annual production of The Nutcracker with 26 performances, November 30 through December 29 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, with live music featuring the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Families have made lifelong memories at Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker for 58 seasons. It is a treasured holiday tradition for many and its popularity continues to growa?"many performances sell out before opening night and two performances are already sold out. Get your tickets early for the best availability to enjoy one of Colorado's favorite holiday traditions.