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Denver Center, 950 13th St, Denver, CO 80204

Colorado Ballet - The Nutcracker

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Closed December 24, 2023

The experience of Christmas magic at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House truly is unparalleled.

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Why See Colorado Ballet - The Nutcracker?

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denver's favorite NUTCRACKER!

Colorado Ballet's Nutcracker will be gracing the stage once again at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. As with 2016's Goldstar National Nutcracker Award-winning run, the company will be joined by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. This year the production will be debuting some brand new costumes and set designs!

With a real wintry twist, the production promises to dazzle audiences with glittering snowflakes, shimmering sugarplum fairies, a real on-stage blizzard, unforgettable characters, stunning costumes, and scenery. This seasonal tradition features classic choreography paired with Tchaikovsky's extraordinary score, performed live.

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The scene is set in 19th century Europe at a party in a grand townhouse, the home of the Stalbaum family. Gathered together are the family and friends, including the rather eccentric toy inventor Herr Drosselmeyer. Presenting Clara our heroine with a striking nutcracker doll, he later comforts her when her boisterous brother Fritz breaks it.

Still distraught, Clara is tired from the evening's festivities and falls asleep in the parlor, nestling with her fixed nutcracker. As midnight strikes, she starts to dream vividly; her Nutcracker has come alive (and human-sized!), and is engaged in battle with a pack of unruly mice. Defeating them, he whisks Clara to the Land of Sweets and beyond. There she encounters dancing snowflakes, a host of exotic and beautiful sweets and the kingdom's benevolent ruler, the Sugar Plum Fairy.

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Dates

Opening night: 25 November 2023

Audience

Suitable for all ages

Run time

One hour and 50 minutes including a 20-minute intermission

MASKS

You may be required to wear a mask during this performance. Please contact the venue directly for more information.

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10 reviews, average rating: (3.8 Stars)

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Tatiana Wright: “Spectacular ”

I saw the Denver Ballot’s Nutcracker last night with my family and... more

Karen: “Perfect family tradition”

The perfect way to welcome the buzz of Christmas! Highly recommended, fun... more

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