Colorado Ballet Presents Lady of the Camellias

The Colorado Ballet will continue its 2022/2023 Season of Timeless Stories with the Denver premiere of Val Caniparoli’s ballet Lady of the Camellias, running from February 3 to 12 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House located on Curtis St.

Tickets for all eight performances of Lady of the Camellias are on sale now. Colorado Ballet’s recent 2022 productions of Dracula and The Nutcracker sold out completely, so purchasing early for the best availability is strongly recommended.

Based upon the famous novel La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas (fils), Lady of the Camellias follows troubled courtesan Marguerite as she navigates forbidden love, betrayal, and loss in the heart of 19th-century French society. A love story like the films Camille and Moulin Rouge! this ballet features Val Caniparoli’s iconic choreography that was inspired by both figure skating and contemporary folkloric dance.

Lady of the Camellias is set to the music of celebrated Polish composer Frédéric Chopin, which will be performed live by the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Performances will include a trio of special guest artists, Solo Pianist David Korevaar, Mezzo-Soprano Abigail Nims, and Baritone Andrew Garland. The romance and elegance of 19th-century France in Lady of the Camellias are brought to life through costume design by Robert Glay de la Rose, scenic design by David Gano and Robert Glay de la Rose, and lighting design by Trad A. Burns.

“Colorado Ballet is thrilled to premiere Val Caniparoli’s acclaimed ballet Lady of the Camellias,” says Artistic Director Gil Boggs.

“The level of artistic excellence involved in this production is incredible. When you combine the talent of our dancers with Caniparoli’s choreography, visually splendid designs, and Chopin’s music performed live by exceptional artists, something truly magical happens on the stage. I don’t know that Denver has ever experienced a work quite like this, and I look forward to sharing this beautiful ballet with our community in February.”

PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES

Friday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 4 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 5 at 2 p.m.
Friday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m.*
Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 12 at 2 p.m.

*Audio described performance

Upcoming productions from the Colorado Ballet include Cinderella, which will be running from March 10 to 19, and Ballet Masterworks, running from April 14 to 23. Tickets for upcoming performances can be purchased through the ballet’s website.