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Why see Colorado Ballet - The Nutcracker?

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.

Key Information

Audience

Suitable for all ages

Run Time

One hour and 50 minutes including a 20-minute intermission

Dates

Nov 30 - Dec 29

Reviews

Customer reviews

10 reviews, average rating: (3.8 Stars)

Tatiana Wright

Spectacular

I saw the Denver Ballot’s Nutcracker last night with my family and we were not disappointed! Absolutely recommend this show for anyone who loves the traditional and nostalgic story of the Nutcracker. I sat there in amazement, I have gone to this production every year for at least a decade. I was a ballerina for my entire childhood and I was extremely impressed! My inner child came out as I sat there with wide eyes, taking in the whole experience! Every dance and song were on point, nothing was left out or done poorly. The cast is extremely talented, true athletes to say the least! We will absolutely be back next year to see my favorite ballet! Thank you Denver Ballet! ... Read more

Robert

All left with smiling faces

I'm not one for festivities, but this really took my by surprise. Seeing my families faces light up with enjoyment, I too found myself having fun. Choreography, set and story all perfect for this time of the year. Thank you for igniting my holiday flame again. ... Read more

Karen

Perfect family tradition

The perfect way to welcome the buzz of Christmas! Highly recommended, fun for all the family. Great seats and great atmosphere, purely magical. ... Read more

News

The Story Of The Nutcracker

The Story Of The Nutcracker

News Desk, October 8th, 2018
Safely in the canon of America’s favorite Christmas shows, The Nutcracker has been delighting audiences all over the nation, and the globe, for the last century. But, the story of The Nutcracker got off to a rather rocky start......
Read more

The Story Of The Nutcracker

The Story Of The Nutcracker
News Desk, October 8th, 2018
Safely in the canon of America’s favorite Christmas shows, The Nutcracker has been delighting audiences all over the nation, and the globe, for the last century. But, the story of The Nutcracker got off to a rather rocky start......
Read more

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