Colorado Ballet Presents Rocky Mountain Regional Premiere of Val Caniparoli's Jekyll & Hyde February 2-11 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House
DENVER, CO (January 17, 2024) – Colorado Ballet invites audiences on a chilling journey as it presents the Rocky Mountain regional premiere of Val Caniparoli’s full-length ballet Jekyll & Hyde, February 2–11 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
Inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson's classic Gothic novella, this production explores the depths of the human psyche through its haunting narrative, powerful choreography, and evocative score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, featuring music from acclaimed composers Frédéric Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki, Henryk Górecki, Wojciech Kilar, and Henryk Wieniawski.
“Colorado Ballet is thrilled to bring Jekyll & Hyde to Denver for its regional premiere,” stated Artistic Director Gil Boggs. “Not only does this production showcase the incredible talent and artistic range of our dancers, but it also demonstrates our commitment to expanding the company's repertoire by presenting compelling new works that resonate with our diverse community. I invite Colorado audiences to enjoy a captivating and thought-provoking experience unlike anything they’ve seen before.”
Jekyll & Hyde unfolds against the atmospheric backdrop of Victorian London, where the eminent Dr. Jekyll grapples with the enigmatic dance between good and evil. As Dr. Jekyll seeks to unlock the mysteries of his own nature, he unleashes his malevolent alter ego, Mr. Hyde, leading to a harrowing journey of transformation and self-discovery.
Recommended for audiences ages 13 and up, Jekyll & Hyde includes adult themes and depictions of violence, drug use, mental illness, and prostitution. Parental discretion is advised.
Tickets available for all performances at COLORADOBALLET.ORG.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Friday, February 9, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.*
Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 2 p.m.
*Audio-described performance.
TICKETS
Tickets range from $40 to $160. Visit COLORADOBALLET.ORG or call Patron Services at (303) 339-1637 to purchase tickets.
To continue to reduce the number of ticket resellers, please purchase directly through Colorado Ballet via the website or phone number listed above. Tickets purchased through resellers may not be valid.
EVENT LISTING FOR Jekyll & Hyde
Colorado Ballet presents Jekyll & Hyde
February 2–11, 2024 | Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Tickets start at $40 at COLORADOBALLET.ORG
Havoc is unleashed on Victorian London when one man struggles with the terrifying dance between the good and evil that lies within. Colorado Ballet will treat audiences to a U.S. premiere of full-length ballet Jekyll & Hyde, choreographed in 2020 by Val Caniparoli. Inspired by the classic Gothic novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, this neoteric production explores the depths of the human psyche and features music by acclaimed composers Frédéric Chopin, Krzysztof Penderecki, Henryk Górecki, Wojciech Kilar and Henryk Wieniawski. Due to its mature content, Jekyll & Hyde is recommended for ages 13+. Parental discretion is advised.
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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 63 years of excellence. As a world-class professional company serving over 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 36 professional dancers and 22 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 Ballet MasterWorks, featuring varied works from neoclassical ballets to world premieres. The Raydean Acevedo Colorado Ballet Academy serves over 1,200 students from toddlers to seniors each year. Colorado Ballet’s Education & Community Engagement offers programs to students and community members, making over 25,000 contacts and reaching over 200 schools and organizations annually. Participants come from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses including youth, families, teachers, and people with and without disabilities. For more information, please visit coloradoballet.org.
