Season Tickets

[UN] W.R.A.P.: Traversing Memory

A solo, intermedia work—choreographed and performed by Helanius J. Wilkins—that melds text, richly physicalized ritual and remembering to look at issues of race, culture and inclusivity.

Ticket sell fast, but in the dynamic Charlotte York Irey Theatre, every audience member gets a front row experience.

Performance dates and times

Thursday, Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m.

Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Memphis Soulphany

2017 NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy and Tony award-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater shares her journey in a musical exploration of her birth city. Opening the Artist Series with grace and gusto, the American jazz singer brings to Boulder selections from her new album—"Memphis ... Yes, I'm Ready." Bridgewater and her band invite you to experience the irresistible magic of the city’s blues, R&B and soul classics.

For more than 80 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, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Great Expectations

In this memorable tale of crime, guilt, revenge and reward, follow Pip—an orphaned blacksmith’s apprentice—as he dares to dream of becoming a gentleman … until one day, under sudden and enigmatic circumstances, he finds himself in possession of "great expectations" from an unlikely benefactor.

Professor Cecilia Pang directs a cast of CU Theatre & Dance Department's talented young performers.Tickets sell fast, but in the intimate Loft Theatre, every audience member gets a front row experience to one of English literature's greatest stories.

"Great Expecations" is directed and adapted by Cecilia Pang from the novel by Charles Dickens.

Performance dates and times

Thursday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 30, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m.

Jessica Lang Dance

Jessica Lang Dance presents immersive works that celebrate the beauty of space, shape, movement and music. JLD’s crisp and contemporary repertoire resists categorical definition. Based in New York City, the company’s collaborations with composers, visual artists and lighting and set designers create show-stopping experiences.

For more than 80 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, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.

West Side Story

Based on a conception of Jerome Robbins, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday with a production whose heartbreaking themes, brilliant music and vibrant characters forever changed American musical theatre. “West Side Story” transports Shakespeare’s tragic “Romeo and Juliet” to the streets of 1950s New York, where two star-crossed lovers on opposite sides of a bitter gang rivalry fight to keep their relationship alive. Sixty years after its premiere, this visceral tale about the immigrant struggle to find a place in American society still resonates.

West Side Story is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Hecuba

Years of violence and war have stripped Hecuba—Queen of Troy—of all she holds dear. In this adaptation of Euripides’ bleakest drama, Hecuba grieves her first born son killed in combat, and exacts revenge as her daughter is sacrificed to appease the gods and honor her son’s killer.

Professor Tamara Meneghini directs a cast of CU Theatre & Dance Department's talented young performers in the elegant University Theatre.

Performance dates and times

Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

Venice Baroque Orchestra with Anna Fusek, recorder

The classical concert hall meets the canals of Venice as this ensemble of early music virtuosi—along with Prague-born, Berlin-based Anna Fusek on recorder—invigorate works by Antonio Vivaldi and Francesco Geminiani. The VBO, committed to the rediscovery of 17th- and 18th-century masterpieces, lends flair and finesse to Vivaldi’s polished baroque music and a distinguished air to the lively sounds once heard reverberating through calles and canals.

For over 80 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, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m.

Provenance

Two MFA candidates showcase explosive modern dance and gesture-driven contemporary ballet to interrogate identity, origin stories and the fallibility of fading memory. In Keith Haynes’ bombastic group work, forms and bodies collide, representing a clash of opposing ideologies. And in Laura Malpass’ physical ruminations on loss, she explores the myths that shape our lives as bodies and memories disintegrate with age.

Ticket sell fast, but in the dynamic Charlotte York Irey Theatre, every audience member gets a front row experience to the extraordinary works of the next generation of dancers and choreographers at the CU Theatre & Dance Department.

Performance dates and times

Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 11, 2 p.m.

Sarah Chang, violin

She was admitted to Juilliard at age 5 and skipped her high school prom to play for Queen Elizabeth II. But Korean-American violinist Sarah Chang, now an adult, is more than just a child prodigy—she’s an enduring talent, an international ambassador for classical music and one of the world’s most influential women. Don’t miss this violin icon’s special solo recital in Boulder.

For more than 80 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, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Canadian Brass

Welcome the Christmas season with a performance of lively carols and other holiday favorites by the world’s most famous brass quintet. Clad in tuxes and white running shoes, the members of Canadian Brass have brought an “unbeatable blend of virtuosity, spontaneity and humor” (The Washington Post) to concert halls for nearly 50 years.

For more than 80 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

Monday, Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Silkroad Ensemble

Founded 20 years ago by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the Silkroad Ensemble uses music to bridge cultural divides. The ensemble brings together musicians from all over the globe, sparking radical cultural collaboration and passion-driven learning to build a more hopeful world. The result is a uniquely engaging and accessible encounter between the foreign and the familiar, reflecting our many-layered contemporary identities.

For more than 80 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

Thursday, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Almost, Maine

On a cold, clear night in the fictional town of Almost, Maine, residents find themselves falling in and out of love in strange and unexpected ways. This witty and charming play relies on a series of vignettes—and a touch of magic—to explore the joys and perils of romance.

Zachary Campbell directs a cast of CU Theatre & Dance Department's talented young performers. Tickets sell fast, but in the intimate Loft Theatre, every audience member gets a front row experience to this critically-acclaimed American play.

Performance dates and times

Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m.

Catapult

How are stories of women in warfare across cultures and time periods being told? Why do we predict the stories of people with mental disorders? What are the cultural barriers keeping American men from participating in concert dance? Emerging dance artists explore the risks and rigors of single stories presented in history, society and on stage.

Ticket sell fast, but in the dynamic Charlotte York Irey Theatre, every audience member gets a front row experience to the extraordinary works of the next generation of dancers and choreographers at the CU Theatre & Dance Department.

Performance dates and times

Thursday, Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 10, 2 p.m.

Kodo

Athletic energy, rich musical tradition and mesmerizing symmetry meet whenever this remarkable taiko drumming ensemble takes the stage. Kodo, named after the Japanese word for “heartbeat,” transcends language and cultural boundaries with its powerful performances.

For more than 80 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. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Title TBA

In this Tony Award-winning work from Music Theatre International, the most memorable, iconic characters of children’s literature playfully come to life in the music and lyrics of one of America’s greatest living theatre artists.

Check back Jan 1, 2019, or signup for our email list for the official title announcement!

Performance Dates and Times

Friday, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m.

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.

Ticket sell fast, but in the dynamic Charlotte York Irey Theatre, every audience member gets a front row experience to the extraordinary works of the next generation of dancers and choreographers at the  CU Theatre & Dance Department.

Performance dates and times

Thursday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m.

Tafelmusik

In the 18th century, the coffee house was a popular gathering place for brilliant minds and musicians—and nowhere were the sights, sounds and scents more stunning than in the busy trade centers of Leipzig, Germany and Damascus, Syria. Listen in as Tafelmusik, a leader in historically informed performances, plays the stunning music cafe patrons in those cities heard 300 years ago—from Bach, Telemann and Handel to treasures of classical Arabic music.

For more than 80 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

Monday, March 4, 7:30 p.m.

Falstaff in Love

Follow the hilarious origin story of Jack Falstaff—described by Orson Welles as “Shakespeare’s greatest creation”—and discover how young Jack came to be the infamous knight we meet in three of Shakespeare’s plays. Commissioned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, this brilliant, new adventure tale imagines what secrets may be lurking behind Falstaff’s rowdy, boastful exterior.

Kevin Rich (Illinios Shakespeare Festival, American Shakespeare Center, Nebraska Repertory Theatre) directs a cast of CU Theatre & Dance Department's talented young performers. Tickets sell fast, but in the intimate Loft Theatre, every audience member gets a front row experience to this new play.

"Falstaff in Love" was commissioned by Oregon Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director, Bill Rauch and Executive Director, Cynthia Rider.

Performance dates and times

Thursday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m.

Eugene Onegin

In 19th-century rural Russia, romance and tragedy unfold in the fates of two sisters. While Tatiana spends her time reading novels, Olga is courted by a neighbor who introduces a new visitor—Eugene Onegin—with whom Tatiana falls in love. What happens next reveals timeless themes of jealousy and heartbreak set to Tchaikovsky’s dramatic score.

"Eugene Onegin" is presented by the Eklund Opera Program. CU College of Music faculty and students are joined by guest artists on stage, and members of the CU Symphony fill the pit orchestra. With lavish scenery and spine-tingling musicianship in CU's stunning Macky Auditorium, join Eklund Opera for a show you will be talking about all year.

Performance dates and times

Friday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m.

Batsheva Dance Company

Israel’s foremost contemporary dance company, revered worldwide for its cutting-edge work, visits Boulder for the first time. Artistic Director Ohad Naharin’s transfixing piece “Venezuela” brings together rap, Gregorian chant, Argentine tango and the choreographer’s signature Gaga technique.

For over 80 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

Wednesday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.

Dorrance Dance

Hailed as “entirely glorious” by The New York Times, Dorrance presents tap dance like you’ve never seen. In Artistic Director Michelle Dorrance’s capable hands, the company pushes the boundaries of this uniquely American art form.

For more than 80 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 6, 7:30 p.m.

The Current

Experience the dynamic works off CU Theatre & Dance Department's dance faculty and the Roser Guest Artist. 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.

Performance dates and times

Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14, 2 p.m.
Thursday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20, 7:30 p.m.

The Turn of the Screw

Benjamin Britten’s 20th-century English chamber opera—replete with both tonality and dissonance—is something of a horror story, based on Henry James’ disturbing novella of the same name. A young governess is terrorized by suspicious apparitions in a classic tale of the end of innocence, the struggle between good and evil … and supernatural realms.

"The Turning of the Screw" is presented by the Eklund Opera Program. CU College of Music faculty and students are joined by guest artists on stage, and members of the CU Symphony fill the pit orchestra. With lavish scenery and spine-tingling musicianship in CU's stunning Macky Auditorium, join Eklund Opera for a show you will be talking about all year.

Performance dates and times

Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m.

Love's Labour's Lost

Start your summer with a frothy, funny celebration of love and learning. In the bucolic Kingdom of Navarre, four attractive young men make a pact to swear off romance and focus on academia … just minutes before the four loves of their lives wander by. Shakespeare’s side-splitting comedy about the struggle to balance heart and head is the perfect ode to Colorado Shakespeare Festival's academic surroundings.

Richard III

The Bard’s most murderous, malicious and mesmerizing king comes to the CSF indoor stage for the first time. Richard, Edward IV’s deformed and embittered younger brother, will do anything to take the crown for himself—but once he has the throne, everything falls apart. Four centuries later, the masterful conclusion of Shakespeare’s Henriad history cycle still speaks volumes about lies, honor and the dark side of ambition.

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Cyrano de Bergerac

The inspiration behind the hit film “Roxanne,” Edmond Rostand’s timeless romantic comedy has it all: passion, panache and thrilling swordplay. Cyrano, witty and proud but crippled by insecurity, secretly pines for Roxanne—but she has her eyes on handsome, empty-headed Christian. With a beating heart as big as its title character’s nose, “Cyrano de Bergerac” is one of the greatest love stories ever written.

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You Can't Take It With You

Seize the rare opportunity to see a hit screwball comedy on the professional stage. When Alice brings her boyfriend’s traditional, straight-laced family to dine with her household of freethinking eccentrics, fights break out and fireworks erupt. Kaufman and Hart’s 1930s classic, more relevant today than ever, pays homage to those who march to the beat of their own drum and reminds us all to choose dreams over drudgery.

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Edward III

CSF’s beloved ‘Original Practices’ tradition continues with the gripping history play that’s been mired in mystery for hundreds of years. England’s king is out to capture the crown of France and the heart of a married countess. The cost of his lust? Personal humiliation and 150 years of English battle and bloodshed. This unique, one-night-only performance, inspired by the stage practices of Shakespeare’s own time, is summer’s hottest ticket.

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Performance Date
Sunday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m.