Ever since William Shakespeare put quill to paper to create the tragic tale of two lovers caught in a violent crossfire between their warring families, Romeo and Juliet has captivated anyone who has read it or seen it on the stage or screen. When translated into the language of ballet, a new beauty is apparent for the viewer as the world of the Capulets and Montagues is brought to life. Don't miss Colorado Ballet's production of John Cranko's definitive staging of the timeless tale.

Join Dorothy, Toto and their three distinct guides as they head down the yellow brick road on an exciting adventure to the wonderful world of Oz. Along with a rag-tag bunch of misfits, Dorothy learns about love, bravery, and the true meaning of home in this local production perfect for the whole family!

Romance and adventure abound in Marcus Petipa's glorious ballet adaptation of Miguel Cervantes' beloved novel, presented by Colorado Ballet this fall. A worldwide audience favorite, delight in the bumbling quest of Don Quixote as he sets out to become a knight of old alongside his ever-faithful servant and confidente, Sancho Panza. Along the way, they face bands of gypsies, Dryads and find love in this wondrous tale!

Colorado Ballet will light up the stage and delight audiences of all ages for the annual performance of Denver's favorite holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. This promises to dazzle with glittering snowflakes, shimmering sugarplum fairies, a real on-stage blizzard, plus some brand new costumes. A fantastic way to get youngsters and the whole family interested in ballet, this sweetly romantic adventure will leave you smiling.

Obsession, tragedy, and bloodthirsty ambition form the heart of Verdi's take on Macbeth, bringing a taut tale of murder in the Scottish highlands to Opera Colorado this year. With a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave and Andrea Maffei, this thrilling operatic version of the Shakespeare classic premiered in Florence in 1847 and has since become an opera staple. As dark and brooding as you could hope for, don't miss Macbeth!

Flirtation and fidelity are the order of the day in Mozart's sublime opera buffa Cosi Fan Tutte, ossia La Scuola Degli Amanti (The School For Lovers)! A romantic comedy of the highest order, Opera Colorado stages the brilliantly playful work at Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Full cast and creative list will be announced in due course, and the exquisite work will be performed in Italian with captions in both English and Spanish.