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Experience The Magic of The Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker

By Rachel Perez Colorado Ballet December 11, 2019

Audiences simply can’t get enough of Colorado Ballet’s acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. Returning for its 59th season, this beloved holiday favorite sells out every year. Experience this whimsical trip to the Sugar Plum Kingdom where magical dances come alive. 

You Can Play a Role in Keeping The Magic Alive
As a non-profit organization, Colorado Ballet relies on support and gifts from the community to sustain the tradition of bringing you the best performance of The Nutcracker each season. We invite the community to join us to continue making this production special for decades to come. You can play a role in Colorado Ballet’s creation of Colorado’s very own The Nutcracker—featuring Colorado Ballet’s beloved choreography, along with brand new sets and costumes!

Renowned Designers Creating the New Sets and Costumes
Colorado Ballet is currently working with renowned designers to create these new sets and costumes, which will become an integral part of Denver’s holiday traditions for decades to come. It’s crucial that Colorado Ballet continues to present this beloved production by ensuring the sets and costumes remain top quality and highlight all of the audience’s favorite things that make experiencing The Nutcracker unforgettable.

Tickets range from $40 to $165. Visit COLORADOBALLET.ORG or call Patron Services at 303-837-8888 ext. 2 to purchase tickets.


THE NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Many performances are SOLD OUT as of 11/27/19


Sat, Nov. 30 – 1:00pm SO
Sat, Nov. 30 – 6:30pm SO
Sun, Dec. 1 – 1:00pm SO
Sun, Dec. 1 – 6:30pm SO
Sat, Dec. 7 – 1:00pm SO
Sun, Dec. 8 – 1:00pm SO
Sun, Dec. 8 – 6:30pm SO
Thu, Dec. 12 – 7:30pm SO
Fri, Dec. 13 – 7:30pm SO
Sat, Dec. 14 – 1:00pm SO
Sat, Dec. 14 – 6:30pm SO
Sun, Dec. 15 – 1:00pm* SO
Sun, Dec. 15 – 6:30pm SO
Thu, Dec. 19 – 7:30pm SO
Fri, Dec. 20 – 7:30pm SO
Sat, Dec. 21 – 1:00pm SO
Sat, Dec. 21 – 6:30pm SO
Sun, Dec. 22 – 1:00pm SO
Sun, Dec. 22 – 6:30pm SO
Mon, Dec. 23 – 1:00pm SO
Mon, Dec. 23 – 6:30pm SO
Tue, Dec. 24 – 1:00pm SO
Fri, Dec. 27 – 6:30pm limited availability
Sat, Dec. 28 – 1:00pm limited availability
Sat, Dec. 28 – 6:30pm limited availability
Sun, Dec. 29 – 1:00pm limited availability

(SO - SOLD OUT)

SPONSORS
Colorado Ballet’s The Nutcracker is presented by Occidental. Colorado Ballet receives support from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Additional supporting sponsors for this production include Colorado Ballet Auxiliary and the Colorado Athletic Club.  

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