Colorado Ballet Announces Digital Broadcasts for the 2026-2027 Season
Featuring Don Quixote, The Nutcracker, The Wizard of Oz, and Rebroadcasts of ALICE (in wonderland)
DENVER, CO (September 8, 2026) — Colorado Ballet is proud to announce its 2026–2027 Digital Broadcast lineup, bringing world-class ballet directly into schools, healthcare facilities, and community sites across the state and beyond. “Designed specifically for ECE/Pre-K through 12th-grade schools, homeschool groups, and youth educational organizations, Colorado Ballet’s digital offerings break down geographic and financial barriers to make the performing arts accessible to people who may not be able to attend live events,” said Emily Herrin, Director of Education & Community Engagement. Eligible organizations and facilities are invited to register for the program, which was created by the Ballet’s Education & Community Engagement department to support arts learning, inspire creativity, and connect audiences of all ages to the beauty and discipline of ballet.
In addition to broadcasting mainstage productions from the current season, Colorado Ballet is introducing Digital Broadcast Encore — a new initiative that opens the vault to iconic past productions, giving educators even greater flexibility to bring world-class dance into their curricula. More information at https://coloradoballet.org/Digital-Broadcast
Digital Broadcasts are supported in part by Rick Romano with additional support from Duke Hartman and Truce Media Inc.
2026–2027 Digital Broadcast Season Lineup
Filmed live during Colorado Ballet’s Student Matinees at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, these streams offer students a front-row seat to spectacular performances alongside comprehensive learning tools:
- Don Quixote — Step into the sun-drenched world of Spain. The characters of Cervantes’ beloved novel come to life in this ballet by legendary choreographer Marius Petipa. Ludwig Minkus’s blazingly energetic score pulses with Spanish-themed melodies, performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Presented in memory of Frank and Roselyn Hopkins.
- The Nutcracker — A cherished holiday tradition for more than 65 years! Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s timeless story, The Nutcracker follows Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on an enchanted journey. The ballet features Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Presented by PNC Bank.
- The Wizard of Oz — Follow the yellow brick road! Colorado Ballet brings L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic to life. Internationally acclaimed choreographer Septime Webre—creator of ALICE (in wonderland)—blends classical and contemporary ballet with vibrant storytelling. Matthew Pierce’s vibrant, genre-blending original score will be performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
Introducing: Digital Broadcast Encore
Digital Broadcast Encore is Colorado Ballet's initiative bringing beloved productions from past seasons back to the screen. Offered alongside the current season's lineup during the broadcast window, Encore will feature recorded favorite ALICE (in Wonderland) — giving audiences another chance to experience this signature performance, complete with comprehensive educational resources.
- ALICE (in Wonderland) – Follow Colorado Ballet down the rabbit hole for Septime Webre’s acclaimed ballet ALICE (in wonderland). Infused with humor, whimsy, and athleticism, ALICE (in wonderland) promises an extraordinary journey that reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic tale in a way that is as enchanting as it is exhilarating — complete with composer Matthew Pierce’s buoyant score, larger-than-life sets and costumes, and a host of magical characters. Available in Spanish with Closed Captions and Dubbing.
About Colorado Ballet
Presenting exceptional classical ballet and innovative contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement, Colorado Ballet continues to inspire and grow an increasingly diverse audience base in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1961 by Lillian Covillo and Freidann Parker, Colorado Ballet is a non-profit organization celebrating 66 years of excellence. As a world-class professional company serving more than 100,000 national and international patrons, Colorado Ballet presents 58 performances annually to sold-out audiences in the 2,000-seat Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Company’s 43 professional dancers and 17 studio company dancers come from all over the world. Colorado Ballet’s The Armstrong Center for Dance, a 35,000-square-foot building, boasts eight state-of-the-art professional dance studios and amenities for the professional Company.
Under the direction of Artistic Director Gil Boggs, Colorado Ballet performs classical ballet masterpieces, full-length story ballets, and its critically acclaimed repertory production MasterWorks, featuring varied works from neoclassical ballets to world premieres. The Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy serves more than 1,200 students from toddlers to seniors each year. Colorado Ballet’s Education & Community Engagement department provides high-quality educational opportunities for preschool through adults. The department makes 47,000 contacts each year with a variety of youth, families, teachers, and people with and without disabilities, reaching over 300 schools and organizations. For more information, please visit coloradoballet.org.
