Single Tickets on Sale Now for All 2025/2026 Colorado Ballet Performances
Denver, CO (July 1, 2025) – Celebrating its 65th anniversary, Colorado Ballet announces that single tickets to all performances in the upcoming 2025/2026 season are now available for purchase.
Exceptional ballet and fresh contemporary works meet in a blockbuster season of transformative performances that explore enchantment, epic quests, star-crossed love, illusion, and sacrifice.
Colorado Ballet’s 2025/2026 season includes five productions at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House with live music performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra—Dracula, The Nutcracker, The Great Gatsby, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and MasterWorks featuring Concerto Barocco by George Balanchine, The Rite of Spring by Glen Tetley, and the world premiere of a new work by Yoshihisa Arai commissioned by Colorado Ballet, set to Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2.”
“This season promises to entertain and astound patrons of all ages while continuing to challenge our dancers and company both technically and artistically,” declared Colorado Ballet’s Artistic Director Gil Boggs.
“I am thrilled to revitalize A Midsummer Night’s Dream with new sets and costumes, elevating and modernizing our proprietary production that the company commissioned for renowned choreographer Christopher Wheeldon in 1997, just as his own career began to flourish,” explained Boggs.
Fans of Val Caniparoli's Jekyll & Hyde in 2023/2024 and Kenneth Tindall's Casanova last season will likely enjoy Jorden Morris’ The Great Gatsby and Yoshihisa Arai’s innovative creation this season, which carry on the company’s tradition of presenting new works.
“As we continue serving our community by presenting traditional classical ballet productions alongside fresh, experimental work, we are so grateful that our audiences are responding enthusiastically to such diverse programming,” expressed Sameed Afghani, Colorado Ballet’s Executive Director.
“Following the most engaged run of The Nutcracker last season, we’re looking to expand reach to new audiences as much as possible, and have several performances after Christmas again this year, offering patrons plenty of opportunities to see this holiday classic,” he continued.
“We’re expecting another season of sold-out performances, and ticket prices will increase per demand as each production approaches, so right now is the best time to get the best value!” encouraged Afghani.
Colorado Ballet’s 2025/2026 season promo video is available to view online.
2025/2026 PERFORMANCES
DRACULA | Presented by Richards Carrington, LLC
October 3–12, 2025
The return of Colorado’s cult favorite, Dracula promises all the spine-chilling drama and dark screams of this classic gothic love story set in 19th century Transylvania, based on the novel by Bram Stoker. With choreography by Michael Pink and Philip Feeney’s original score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra, Dracula's return to the Mile High City illuminates the spooky season for audiences craving a thrilling adventure.
THE NUTCRACKER | Presented by PNC Bank
November 29–December 28, 2025
The Nutcracker returns to the stage for Colorado Ballet’s 65th season to delight audiences of all ages. This timeless tradition and audience favorite captures the festive spirit of the season, replete with mischievous dancing mice, sweet Sugar Plums, a symphony of swirling snowflakes, and Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
THE GREAT GATSBY | Presented by Mary Ellen and David Wright
January 30-February 8, 2026
Continuing to bring new and innovative works to Denver, Colorado Ballet presents The Great Gatsby. Originally scheduled to appear at The Ellie in 2021 during the pandemic, this new ballet will make its long-anticipated premiere at Colorado Ballet, transporting you back to the Roaring Twenties through cinematic sets, an original score by Carl Davis, and dramatic choreography by Jorden Morris. Experience the decadence of history’s most carefree decade as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s great American novel unfolds through dance.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
March 6–15, 2026
Returning to the home of its 1997 inception for the first time in a decade, Colorado Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Our dancers of today breathe fresh, new character into this iconic work which Colorado Ballet originally commissioned Wheeldon to create on the company. Shakespeare’s comical play comes to life alongside Felix Mendelssohn’s score performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
MASTERWORKS | Sponsored by Denver Ballet Guild
April 10–19, 2026
MasterWorks, Colorado Ballet’s annual repertory production, returns with a captivating trio of powerhouse masterpieces that put artistic excellence and innovation on full display—Concerto Barocco by George Balanchine, The Rite of Spring by Glen Tetley with Igor Stravinsky’s music which revolutionized and radicalized original audiences, and the world premiere of a new contemporary work by Yoshihisa Arai commissioned by Colorado Ballet, choreographed to Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2.”
SPONSORS
Colorado Ballet is grateful to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), PNC Bank, Richards Carrington LLC, Mary Ellen and David Wright, and the Denver Ballet Guild for their generous support of the 2025/2026 Season.
TICKETS
Please contact Colorado Ballet’s Patron Services team online at COLORADOBALLET.ORG, via email, or over the phone at (303) 339-1637, from Monday–Friday from 10am-4pm.
Patrons are encouraged to purchase directly from COLORADOBALLET.ORG to avoid ticketing issues, including inflated prices from resellers. Tickets purchased through unauthorized third parties may not be valid. Please purchase directly through Colorado Ballet via the website or phone number listed above.
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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 65 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 40 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 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.
