A holiday tradition among families all over the world, The Nutcracker follows Clara on a magical journey to the Land of Sweets. Coloradans can witness the beauty of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet at various performances around the Denver metro area, throughout the month of December.
Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker
December 8 and 9, times vary by date. Enjoy the 25th anniversary tour of this performance of the holiday classic. $28-$89. Paramount Theatre, Denver
The Nutcracker Experience
December 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Enjoy a free performance of the ballet, presented by Allana’s Academy of Dance. Register by phone or online. Douglas County Libraries, James H. LaRue, Highlands Ranch
The Golden Nutcracker
December 9-10, 1-3 p.m. See the performance by Golden Dance Arts students, showing Clara’s magical adventure to the Land of Sweets. $10. The Oriental Theater, Denver
Ballet on Screen: The Nutcracker
December 24 and 27, 1 p.m. Enjoy Royal Ballet’s holiday performance. $15. Reservations required. Dairy Arts Center, Boulder
The Nutcracker by Colorado Ballet
Through December 24, times vary by date. See the 57th annual production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s arrangement performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. $30 and up. Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Denver
The Nutcracker Circus: A Winter’s Dream
December 9, 2-4 p.m. Experience the classic story with acrobats, jugglers, and aerialists. Bring a toy donation to benefit Dolls for Daughters. $22.50-$36.50. Newman Center, Denver
The Nutcracker of Parker
December 14-17, times vary by date. See The Colorado School of Dance’s 13th anniversary production of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic. Age 6 and up. $24-$29. PACE Center, Parker
The Nutcracker presented by International Youth Ballet
December 1-2, times vary by date. Enjoy a production suitable for the whole family. $30. Gates Concert Hall, The Newman Center, Denver
The Nutcracker with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra
December 2-3, times vary by date. See a production with the Boulder Ballet, young student dancers, and the Longmont Symphony Orchestra. $12-$35. Reservations required. Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, Longmont
The Story of the Nutcracker
Through December 23, times vary by date. See an adaptation of the classic story. $10. Miners Alley Playhouse, Golden
