Colorado Ballet will welcome patrons back to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House for the start of its 2024/2025 Season with eight performances of Sleeping Beauty, October 4–13.
Based on the iconic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty is a classical masterpiece created by legendary choreographer Marius Petipa and composer Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Perfect for audiences of all ages, Colorado Ballet’s production promises a captivating experience filled with enchanting storytelling, exquisite choreography, breathtaking sets and costumes, and live music performed by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
“Sleeping Beauty is one of the most beloved ballets performed today,” stated Artistic Director Gil Boggs. “It’s a timeless work that seamlessly blends classical technique and Tchaikovsky’s rich score with an approachable and engaging storyline—and perhaps just a touch of magic. There are so many mesmerizing and memorable moments in Sleeping Beauty, from the famous Rose Adagio in Act I to the grand pas de deux in Act III. It’s an unforgettable ballet that audiences won’t want to miss.”
Sleeping Beauty follows the story of Princess Aurora, a beautiful young royal who falls under the spell of a wicked fairy on her 16th birthday. The curse plunges Aurora and her entire kingdom into a deep slumber lasting 100 years, with only true love’s kiss capable of breaking the spell. Guided by the benevolent Lilac Fairy, Prince Desiré embarks on a daring quest to find and awaken the sleeping princess. The fateful kiss brings joy and celebration, culminating in a grand wedding—complete with special guests from other beloved fairy tales—that marks the triumph of love over evil.
Tickets to Sleeping Beauty are selling quickly, and Colorado Ballet anticipates that performances will sell out this season. For the best availability, purchase today at COLORADOBALLET.ORG.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
Fri., Oct. 4, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 5, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 6, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.*
Sat., Oct. 12, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 13, 2024 at 2 p.m.
*Indicates audio-described performance. Learn more at COLORADOBALLET.ORG.
TICKETS
Tickets range from $40 to $175. 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 SLEEPING BEAUTY
Colorado Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty
Oct.4–13, 2024 | Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Tickets start at $40 at COLORADOBALLET.ORG
This iconic tale of true love’s kiss inspires with breathtaking variations, sumptuous sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
MORE UPCOMING PRODUCTIONS
The Nutcracker | Nov. 30–Dec. 29, 2024
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Casanova | Jan. 31–Feb. 9, 2025
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Choreography by Kenneth Tindall. Due to its mature content, Casanova is recommended for ages 13+.
ALICE (in wonderland) | March 7–16, 2025
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Choreography by Septime Webre.
Ballet MasterWorks | April 11–20, 2025
Featuring George Balanchine’s Serenade, Jiří Kylián’s Petite Mort, and Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room.
Ellie Caulkins Opera House
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 64 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 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.
