Colorado Ballet to Perform THE NUTCRACKER, 11/29

DENVER - Colorado Ballet will light up the stage with The Nutcracker, November 29 through December 27, 2014 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. This holiday tradition features classic choreography after Marius Petipa paired with Tchaikovsky's score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.

This marks the 54th year that Colorado Ballet's The Nutcracker has been a part of Colorado's holiday celebration. The Nutcracker features memorable characters including Clara, the Nutcracker Prince and the Sugarplum Fairy as well as dazzling costumes, onstage blizzards and larger-than-life sets.

"The Nutcracker is the best way to kick off the holiday season and it is a must-see for children and adults," said Colorado Ballet Artistic Director Gil Boggs. "This enchanting adventure will transport audiences to a magical world of awe and wonder. It doesn't matter how many times I have seen The Nutcracker, every performance is still magic. That is why nearly 50,000 people see our production each year."

In addition to Colorado Ballet's professional Company and Studio Company on stage, more than 60 students from the Colorado Ballet Academy will perform as polichinelles, party children, soldiers, angels and sugarplum attendants.

"Year after year, Colorado Ballet's presentation of The Nutcracker continues to be one of Colorado's most popular holiday traditions," said Boggs. "We encourage people to purchase their tickets early because last season, we sold out 19 of the 25 performances and the year before, we sold out 18 of the 24 performances. It is still as popular as ever!"

Performance Schedule and Ticketing Information for The Nutcracker:

Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, November 29, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 12, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 19, 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, December 22, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Friday, December 26, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Friday, December 26, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, December 27, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $25 to $155. To purchase tickets, visit www.ColoradoBallet.org or call 303-837-8888 ext. 2.

About Colorado Ballet

Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 54 years of presenting world-class classical ballet and superior dance in Denver. Under the direction of Artistic Director Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet presents more than 50 performances annually. Colorado Ballet enhances the cultural life of Colorado through performances of the professional company, training at the Academy, and Education & Outreach programs. Visit www.coloradoballet.org.

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