Season tickets

Boston Brass + Brass All-Stars Big Band

The renowned Boston Brass team up with all-star brass players from around the globe to heat up your holiday season. The big band performs exciting arrangements of classics like the Stan Kenton Christmas Carols, “Greensleeves” and “Motown Jingle Bells” that will delight audiences of all ages.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Takács Quartet

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over three decades and counting.

Program

Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18 No. 1
Stephen Hough: String Quartet No. 1 “Les Six Rencontres”
Intermission
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 with guest Margaret McDonald, piano

Streamed Performance

The performance will be streamed live Sunday at 4 p.m. and available on-demand for seven days. In-person season ticket holders receive free livestream access as well.

Buying options and discounts

Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quartet and Takács Quartet Encore in-person or digital packages, Choice 4+ and Choice 6+. 

Single ticket discounts are available for in-person performances, youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Renée Fleming, soprano

Kennedy Center honoree and five-time Grammy Award winner Renée Fleming is one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time. The only classical artist ever to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl, she performs regularly in the world’s greatest opera houses and concert halls. This exceptional performance—inspired by her 2023 album, “Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene”—spans classical, romantic and contemporary music, exploring nature as both inspiration and casualty of humanity. An original National Geographic Society film complements the musical selections in the concert’s second half.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Catapult

Emerging BFA choreographers craft new dance works in an exciting fusion of genres that explores a variety of personal themes.

Tickets sell fast to CU Boulder Dance's innovative, multisensory performances that take place in and around the intimate Charlotte York Irey Theatre.

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Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more 

Kodo

Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, KODO amazes with its unique combination of supreme artistry and physical endurance, creating a mesmerizing, riveting and spiritual experience enjoyed by millions around the world. In “Warabe,” KODO blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate the unique sound, resonance, and physicality synonymous with the group. Experience the soul-stirring rhythm of life firsthand.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

John Proctor is the Villain

At a rural high school in Georgia, a group of lively teens are studying “The Crucible” while navigating young love, sex ed and a few school scandals. Holding a contemporary lens to the American classic, they begin to question who is really the hero and what is the truth, discovering their own power in the process. Alternately touching and bitingly funny, this comedy captures a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism and fury, writing their coming-of-age story.

Presented by the CU Boulder College of Arts and Sciences Department of Theatre & Dance.

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Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more

Sweet Honey in the Rock

For over five decades, the members of Sweet Honey in the Rock® have created engaging and socially conscious music that takes an active stance toward making our planet a better place for all. Their vivid landscape of song embraces multiple genres and generations, highlighting civil and human rights, women’s issues, gun violence, death, love, spirituality, children’s songs and more.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

ASL Interpretation

This event features ASL interpretation, we have reserved a special seating area for attendees who would like ASL services. To order tickets in this area, please call 303-492-8008 or email us at [email protected]. ASL interpretation is available at all other CU Presents events upon request in advance.

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Open Space

Be moved by dance works that lilt, groove and tumble across a spectrum of styles in this student-produced and CU Dance Connection-curated series.

Tickets sell fast to CU Boulder Dance's innovative, multisensory performances that take place in and around the intimate Charlotte York Irey Theatre.

Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more 

Takács Quartet

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over three decades and counting.

Program

Paul Hindemith: “Melancholie” Four Songs, Op. 13
with guest Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson, soprano
Béla Bartók: String Quartet No. 3
Intermission
Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135

Streamed Performance

The performance will be streamed live Sunday at 4 p.m. and available on-demand for seven days. In-person season ticket holders receive free livestream access as well.

Buying options and discounts

Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quartet and Takács Quartet Encore in-person or digital packages, Choice 4+ and Choice 6+. 

Single ticket discounts are available for in-person performances, youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

The Pirates of Penzance

By Gilbert and Sullivan

Ahoy, mateys! Prepare for a hilarious high-seas escapade filled with love, laughter and a boatload of pirate shenanigans. Join the lovestruck Frederic and his rambunctious crew of bumbling buccaneers as they navigate the choppy waters of romance and loyalty. With familiar tunes, stunning visuals and exceptional talent, the CU Boulder College of Music Eklund Opera Program brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious hijinks to life with a whole lot of pirate swagger. So grab your sweetheart or your best matey and set sail for a night of music, laughter and love on the high seas!

Sung in English.

Great repertoire, beautiful scenery, amazing voices and outstanding value—these are the hallmarks of the CU Boulder College of Music Eklund Opera Program. Director Leigh Holman and Music Director Nicholas Carthy bring you the best of classical and contemporary opera.

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Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 off), seniors ($2 off) and CU Boulder students and employees (25%).  Learn more 

Something Rotten!

It’s the 1590s. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Presented by the CU Boulder College of Arts and Sciences Department of Theatre & Dance.

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Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more 

Takács Quartet

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over three decades and counting.

Program

Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1
Giacomo Susani: Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet with guest Nicoló Spera, guitar
Intermission
Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96 “American”

Streamed Performance

The performance will be streamed live Sunday at 4 p.m. and available on-demand for seven days. In-person season ticket holders receive free livestream access as well.

Buying Options and Discounts

Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quartet and Takács Quartet Encore in-person or digital packages, Choice 4+ and Choice 6+. 

Single ticket discounts are available for in-person performances, youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Big Fish

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
“Big Fish” is presented through special arrangement and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest … and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart and humor, “Big Fish” is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.

“Big Fish” is presented by the CU Boulder College of Music’s Musical Theatre program. Talented students present golden-age mainstays, contemporary Broadway hits, cabaret and developing new musicals.

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Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 off), seniors ($2 off) and CU Boulder students and employees (25%).  Learn more

The Current

Experience dynamic new works choreographed by CU Boulder dance faculty and visiting guest artists cooperatively with student performers. From the micro-undulations of transnational fusion to the sweeping attack of contemporary dance, “The Current” brings vanguard artists of today’s dance scene to Boulder.

Tickets sell fast to CU Boulder Dance's innovative, multisensory performances that take place in and around the intimate Charlotte York Irey Theatre.

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Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more 

Martha Graham Dance Company

Martha Graham is recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th century, alongside Picasso, James Joyce, Stravinsky and Frank Lloyd Wright. Diverse sources—including modern painting, the American frontier, religious ceremonies of Native Americans and Greek mythology—inspired her ballets. Today, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, her company continues to honor Graham’s spirit of ingenuity by showcasing her masterpieces alongside works by contemporary artists inspired by her legacy.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

The Tempest

Magic, romance and intrigue swirl on the exiled Prospero’s island when he summons a storm to take vengeance on his betrayers. As his ethereal servant Ariel thwarts the vengeful schemes of the enslaved ‘monster’ Caliban, his usurper’s son falls in love with his daughter, the innocent Miranda. Will the island sorcerer choose vengeance and power, or forgiveness and love? An intoxicating mélange of comedy, tragedy and fantasy from the pinnacle of Shakespeare’s creative genius.

Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. All productions will occur in the comfortable indoor Roe Green Theatre this season.

Performance dates and time

Saturday, June 7, 7 p.m. (Preview)
Sunday, June 8, 7 p.m. (Opening)
Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 15, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 22, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 26, 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.

CSF 2025 calendar

Buying options

Save big with season tickets! This show is available in the Any Day Will, Weekday Will, Choice 4+ or Choice 6+ packages or as an add-on to other season ticket orders.

Single tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. Remind me! Single ticket discounts are available for preview nights (25%), groups (10-60%), youth ($10 and $20 tickets), seniors ($2 off), active military ($5 off), CU students and employees (25%) and season ticket (15-20%) orders. Free tickets for performance ushers.

Photo Caption: Ellen McLaughlin (King Lear, 2022)
Photo Credit: Jennifer Koskinen

Richard II

When corrupt, despotic King Richard II ventures off to wage war, the banished Bolingbroke invades to reclaim his stolen inheritance. Embraced by an angry populace and co-opted by self-righteous, greedy nobles, he takes the throne and sets the stage for 32 years of civil war. The first chapter of Shakespeare’s four-part “game of thrones” examines issues critical to contemporary politics, from the embrace of autocracy, the power of wealth, and whether a nation divided can stand.

Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. All productions will occur in the comfortable indoor Roe Green Theatre this season.

Performance dates and time

Saturday, July 5, 7 p.m. (Preview)
Sunday, July 6, 7 p.m. (Opening)
Friday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 1:30 p.m.

CSF 2025 calendar

Buying options

Save big with season tickets! This show is available in the Any Day Will, Weekday Will, Choice 4+ or Choice 6+ packages or as an add-on to other season ticket orders.

Single tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. Remind me! Single ticket discounts are available for preview nights (25%), groups (10-60%), youth ($10 and $20 tickets), seniors ($2 off), active military ($5 off), CU students and employees (25%) and season ticket (15-20%) orders. Free tickets for performance ushers.

Photo Caption: Lavour Addison (Macbeth, 2023)
Photo Credit: Jennifer Koskinen

Boston Brass + Brass All-Stars Big Band

The renowned Boston Brass team up with all-star brass players from around the globe to heat up your holiday season. The big band performs exciting arrangements of classics like the Stan Kenton Christmas Carols, “Greensleeves” and “Motown Jingle Bells” that will delight audiences of all ages.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Takács Quartet

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over three decades and counting.

Program

Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 18 No. 1
Stephen Hough: String Quartet No. 1 “Les Six Rencontres”
Intermission
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 with guest Margaret McDonald, piano

Streamed Performance

The performance will be streamed live Sunday at 4 p.m. and available on-demand for seven days. In-person season ticket holders receive free livestream access as well.

Buying options and discounts

Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quartet and Takács Quartet Encore in-person or digital packages, Choice 4+ and Choice 6+. 

Single ticket discounts are available for in-person performances, youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Renée Fleming, soprano

Kennedy Center honoree and five-time Grammy Award winner Renée Fleming is one of the most celebrated sopranos of our time. The only classical artist ever to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl, she performs regularly in the world’s greatest opera houses and concert halls. This exceptional performance—inspired by her 2023 album, “Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene”—spans classical, romantic and contemporary music, exploring nature as both inspiration and casualty of humanity. An original National Geographic Society film complements the musical selections in the concert’s second half.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Catapult

Emerging BFA choreographers craft new dance works in an exciting fusion of genres that explores a variety of personal themes.

Tickets sell fast to CU Boulder Dance's innovative, multisensory performances that take place in and around the intimate Charlotte York Irey Theatre.

Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more 

Kodo

Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, KODO amazes with its unique combination of supreme artistry and physical endurance, creating a mesmerizing, riveting and spiritual experience enjoyed by millions around the world. In “Warabe,” KODO blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate the unique sound, resonance, and physicality synonymous with the group. Experience the soul-stirring rhythm of life firsthand.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

John Proctor is the Villain

At a rural high school in Georgia, a group of lively teens are studying “The Crucible” while navigating young love, sex ed and a few school scandals. Holding a contemporary lens to the American classic, they begin to question who is really the hero and what is the truth, discovering their own power in the process. Alternately touching and bitingly funny, this comedy captures a generation in mid-transformation, running on pop music, optimism and fury, writing their coming-of-age story.

Presented by the CU Boulder College of Arts and Sciences Department of Theatre & Dance.

Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more

Sweet Honey in the Rock

For over five decades, the members of Sweet Honey in the Rock® have created engaging and socially conscious music that takes an active stance toward making our planet a better place for all. Their vivid landscape of song embraces multiple genres and generations, highlighting civil and human rights, women’s issues, gun violence, death, love, spirituality, children’s songs and more.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

ASL Interpretation

This event features ASL interpretation, we have reserved a special seating area for attendees who would like ASL services. To order tickets in this area, please call 303-492-8008 or email us at [email protected]. ASL interpretation is available at all other CU Presents events upon request in advance.

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Open Space

Be moved by dance works that lilt, groove and tumble across a spectrum of styles in this student-produced and CU Dance Connection-curated series.

Tickets sell fast to CU Boulder Dance's innovative, multisensory performances that take place in and around the intimate Charlotte York Irey Theatre.

Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more 

Takács Quartet

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over three decades and counting.

Program

Paul Hindemith: “Melancholie” Four Songs, Op. 13
with guest Jennifer Bird-Arvidsson, soprano
Béla Bartók: String Quartet No. 3
Intermission
Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 135

Streamed Performance

The performance will be streamed live Sunday at 4 p.m. and available on-demand for seven days. In-person season ticket holders receive free livestream access as well.

Buying options and discounts

Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quartet and Takács Quartet Encore in-person or digital packages, Choice 4+ and Choice 6+. 

Single ticket discounts are available for in-person performances, youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

The Pirates of Penzance

By Gilbert and Sullivan

Ahoy, mateys! Prepare for a hilarious high-seas escapade filled with love, laughter and a boatload of pirate shenanigans. Join the lovestruck Frederic and his rambunctious crew of bumbling buccaneers as they navigate the choppy waters of romance and loyalty. With familiar tunes, stunning visuals and exceptional talent, the CU Boulder College of Music Eklund Opera Program brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s hilarious hijinks to life with a whole lot of pirate swagger. So grab your sweetheart or your best matey and set sail for a night of music, laughter and love on the high seas!

Sung in English.

Great repertoire, beautiful scenery, amazing voices and outstanding value—these are the hallmarks of the CU Boulder College of Music Eklund Opera Program. Director Leigh Holman and Music Director Nicholas Carthy bring you the best of classical and contemporary opera.

Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 off), seniors ($2 off) and CU Boulder students and employees (25%).  Learn more 

Something Rotten!

It’s the 1590s. Brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Presented by the CU Boulder College of Arts and Sciences Department of Theatre & Dance.

Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more 

Takács Quartet

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over three decades and counting.

Program

Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in G Major, Op. 77 No. 1
Giacomo Susani: Quintet for Guitar and String Quartet with guest Nicoló Spera, guitar
Intermission
Antonín Dvořák: String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96 “American”

Streamed Performance

The performance will be streamed live Sunday at 4 p.m. and available on-demand for seven days. In-person season ticket holders receive free livestream access as well.

Buying Options and Discounts

Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quartet and Takács Quartet Encore in-person or digital packages, Choice 4+ and Choice 6+. 

Single ticket discounts are available for in-person performances, youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

Big Fish

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
“Big Fish” is presented through special arrangement and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, “Big Fish” tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest … and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Overflowing with heart and humor, “Big Fish” is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger than life itself.

“Big Fish” is presented by the CU Boulder College of Music’s Musical Theatre program. Talented students present golden-age mainstays, contemporary Broadway hits, cabaret and developing new musicals.

Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 off), seniors ($2 off) and CU Boulder students and employees (25%).  Learn more

The Current

Experience dynamic new works choreographed by CU Boulder dance faculty and visiting guest artists cooperatively with student performers. From the micro-undulations of transnational fusion to the sweeping attack of contemporary dance, “The Current” brings vanguard artists of today’s dance scene to Boulder.

Tickets sell fast to CU Boulder Dance's innovative, multisensory performances that take place in and around the intimate Charlotte York Irey Theatre.

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Buying options and discounts

Save 15-20% with season tickets, available in Choice 4+ or Choice 6+. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10-60%), youth ($5 tickets), seniors ($2 off), and CU Boulder students and employees (25%). Learn more 

Martha Graham Dance Company

Martha Graham is recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th century, alongside Picasso, James Joyce, Stravinsky and Frank Lloyd Wright. Diverse sources—including modern painting, the American frontier, religious ceremonies of Native Americans and Greek mythology—inspired her ballets. Today, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, her company continues to honor Graham’s spirit of ingenuity by showcasing her masterpieces alongside works by contemporary artists inspired by her legacy.

For more than 85 years, the Artist Series has brought the globe's finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to Boulder. Many of these performances sell out; order your tickets today to guarantee the best seats.

Performance date and time

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist Series, Choice 4, Choice 6 and as an Add-On to any other season ticket order. Single ticket discounts available for groups (10+), seniors (65+), youth (K-12) and CU Boulder faculty, staff and students. Learn more

The Tempest

Magic, romance and intrigue swirl on the exiled Prospero’s island when he summons a storm to take vengeance on his betrayers. As his ethereal servant Ariel thwarts the vengeful schemes of the enslaved ‘monster’ Caliban, his usurper’s son falls in love with his daughter, the innocent Miranda. Will the island sorcerer choose vengeance and power, or forgiveness and love? An intoxicating mélange of comedy, tragedy and fantasy from the pinnacle of Shakespeare’s creative genius.

Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. All productions will occur in the comfortable indoor Roe Green Theatre this season.

Performance dates and time

Saturday, June 7, 7 p.m. (Preview)
Sunday, June 8, 7 p.m. (Opening)
Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 15, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 22, 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 26, 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 28, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 1:30 p.m.
Friday, July 25, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 31, 7 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 1, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.

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Buying options

Save big with season tickets! This show is available in the Any Day Will, Weekday Will, Choice 4+ or Choice 6+ packages or as an add-on to other season ticket orders.

Single tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. Remind me! Single ticket discounts are available for preview nights (25%), groups (10-60%), youth ($10 and $20 tickets), seniors ($2 off), active military ($5 off), CU students and employees (25%) and season ticket (15-20%) orders. Free tickets for performance ushers.

Photo Caption: Ellen McLaughlin (King Lear, 2022)
Photo Credit: Jennifer Koskinen

Richard II

When corrupt, despotic King Richard II ventures off to wage war, the banished Bolingbroke invades to reclaim his stolen inheritance. Embraced by an angry populace and co-opted by self-righteous, greedy nobles, he takes the throne and sets the stage for 32 years of civil war. The first chapter of Shakespeare’s four-part “game of thrones” examines issues critical to contemporary politics, from the embrace of autocracy, the power of wealth, and whether a nation divided can stand.

Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus. All productions will occur in the comfortable indoor Roe Green Theatre this season.

Performance dates and time

Saturday, July 5, 7 p.m. (Preview)
Sunday, July 6, 7 p.m. (Opening)
Friday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 13, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m.
Friday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 20, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23, 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 2, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 3, 1:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 1:30 p.m.

CSF 2025 calendar

Buying options

Save big with season tickets! This show is available in the Any Day Will, Weekday Will, Choice 4+ or Choice 6+ packages or as an add-on to other season ticket orders.

Single tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. Remind me! Single ticket discounts are available for preview nights (25%), groups (10-60%), youth ($10 and $20 tickets), seniors ($2 off), active military ($5 off), CU students and employees (25%) and season ticket (15-20%) orders. Free tickets for performance ushers.

Photo Caption: Lavour Addison (Macbeth, 2023)
Photo Credit: Jennifer Koskinen