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2024-25 Choice 4+ or Choice 6+

Pick any four or more Artist Series, Takács Quartet Series, Eklund Opera, Musical Theatre Program and Department of Theatre & Dance events.

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Choice 4+

Pick four or five different events

Save 15% Prices vary

23 events available within this package

Let the Right One In

Oct 11-20, 2024

Let the Right One In

Oskar is a bullied, lonely teenage boy living with his mother on a housing estate at the edge of town when a spate of sinister killings rock the neighborhood. Eli is the young girl who has just moved in next door. She doesn’t go to school and never leaves the flat by day. Sensing in each other a kindred spirit, the two become devoted friends. What Oskar doesn’t know is that Eli has been a teenager for an awfully long time.

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

Oct 13-21, 2024

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

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 15, K. 421
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36
Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132

Oct. 2024


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

Hänsel und Gretel

Oct 25-27, 2024

Hänsel und Gretel

Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck
Libretto by Adelheid Wette

The Eklund Opera Program invites you to take a magical journey in which powerful operatic voices and a Wagner-inspired orchestral score bring to life the beloved opera Hänsel and Gretel. Guided by angels, a Sandman and a Dew Fairy through a wondrous and sometimes frightening forest, they’ll outsmart a wicked witch in a candy-coated cottage and bravely rescue the gingerbread children. Indulge your imagination with this delightful adventure for all ages!

Sung in German with English subtitles.

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 

Revel

Oct 25-27, 2024

Revel

Enjoy an evening of work and works in progress created and presented by MFA candidates in Dance.

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 

Quartet Integra

Nov 3-11, 2024

Quartet Integra

Quartet Integra is quickly developing a prestigious international reputation. The quartet won Second Prize and the coveted Audience Award at the 2022 ARD International Music Competition, First Prize at the 2021 Bartók World Competition and the Beethoven Prize and the Grand Prix Award at the 2019 Akiyoshidai Music Competition. Coming up, the quartet will present some 20 performances throughout Japan at venues such as Tokyo Opera City, Toppan Hall and Suntory Hall. Quartet members are currently enrolled in the Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence Program at the Colburn School.

Nov. 2024


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

Antigone

Nov 8-17, 2024

Antigone

Experience a timeless narrative of love, rebellion and the indomitable will to challenge authority in Jean Anouilh’s gripping adaptation of “Antigone.” Penned in the shadows of Nazi-occupied France, this version of the age-old saga echoes with defiance against oppressive regimes. Anouilh’s masterful reimagining of Sophocles’ drama offers a potent commentary on the human spirit’s unwavering quest for justice. 

“Antigone” is the 2024-25 Roe Green Production. The CU Department of Theatre & Dance is grateful to donor Roe Green. The Roe Green Visiting Theatre Artist fund allows them to invite professional guest artists to campus each year to work with students.

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 

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar

Nov 9, 2024

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar

Experience the unbridled passion of a tradition summoned by the six magical strings of guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas. Join the internationally acclaimed “global ambassador of the guitar” on a musical journey through iconic works—from evocative and romantic melodies to the most virtuosic and fiery pieces ever written.

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.

Program

Héitor Villa-Lobos: Five preludes
J.S. Bach: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
Francisco Coll: Piece for guitar solo
Isaac Albéniz: "Asturias"—from Suite española, Op. 47, No. 5
Joaquín Rodrigo: "Invocación y danza"—homage to Manuel de Falla Agustín Barrios-Mangoré: "Un sueño en la floresta"
Carlo Domeniconi: "Koyunbaba," Op. 19.

Performance date and time

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Heathers: The Musical

Nov 14-17, 2024

Heathers: The Musical

Book, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters
Originally directed Off-Broadway by Andy Fickman and choreographed by Marguerite Derricks.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals

Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place—six feet under. Based on the classic 1989 film. 

“Heathers: The Musical” 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 

Boston Brass + Brass All-Stars Big Band

Dec 14, 2024

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Jan 12-20, 2025

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

Jan. 2025


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

Jan 31, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Feb 7-9, 2025

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

Feb 15, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Feb 21-Mar 2, 2025

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

Feb 28, 2025

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

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Mar 7-9, 2025

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.

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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

Mar 9-17, 2025

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

March 2025


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

Mar 14-16, 2025

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!

Apr 11-20, 2025

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

Apr 13-21, 2025

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”

April 2025


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

Apr 24-27, 2025

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

Apr 24-27, 2025

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

Apr 26, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Choice 6+

Pick six or more different events

Save 20% Prices vary

23 events available within this package

Let the Right One In

Oct 11-20, 2024

Let the Right One In

Oskar is a bullied, lonely teenage boy living with his mother on a housing estate at the edge of town when a spate of sinister killings rock the neighborhood. Eli is the young girl who has just moved in next door. She doesn’t go to school and never leaves the flat by day. Sensing in each other a kindred spirit, the two become devoted friends. What Oskar doesn’t know is that Eli has been a teenager for an awfully long time.

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

Oct 13-21, 2024

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

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 15, K. 421
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36
Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132

Oct. 2024


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

Hänsel und Gretel

Oct 25-27, 2024

Hänsel und Gretel

Composed by Engelbert Humperdinck
Libretto by Adelheid Wette

The Eklund Opera Program invites you to take a magical journey in which powerful operatic voices and a Wagner-inspired orchestral score bring to life the beloved opera Hänsel and Gretel. Guided by angels, a Sandman and a Dew Fairy through a wondrous and sometimes frightening forest, they’ll outsmart a wicked witch in a candy-coated cottage and bravely rescue the gingerbread children. Indulge your imagination with this delightful adventure for all ages!

Sung in German with English subtitles.

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 

Revel

Oct 25-27, 2024

Revel

Enjoy an evening of work and works in progress created and presented by MFA candidates in Dance.

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 

Quartet Integra

Nov 3-11, 2024

Quartet Integra

Quartet Integra is quickly developing a prestigious international reputation. The quartet won Second Prize and the coveted Audience Award at the 2022 ARD International Music Competition, First Prize at the 2021 Bartók World Competition and the Beethoven Prize and the Grand Prix Award at the 2019 Akiyoshidai Music Competition. Coming up, the quartet will present some 20 performances throughout Japan at venues such as Tokyo Opera City, Toppan Hall and Suntory Hall. Quartet members are currently enrolled in the Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence Program at the Colburn School.

Nov. 2024


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

Antigone

Nov 8-17, 2024

Antigone

Experience a timeless narrative of love, rebellion and the indomitable will to challenge authority in Jean Anouilh’s gripping adaptation of “Antigone.” Penned in the shadows of Nazi-occupied France, this version of the age-old saga echoes with defiance against oppressive regimes. Anouilh’s masterful reimagining of Sophocles’ drama offers a potent commentary on the human spirit’s unwavering quest for justice. 

“Antigone” is the 2024-25 Roe Green Production. The CU Department of Theatre & Dance is grateful to donor Roe Green. The Roe Green Visiting Theatre Artist fund allows them to invite professional guest artists to campus each year to work with students.

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 

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar

Nov 9, 2024

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar

Experience the unbridled passion of a tradition summoned by the six magical strings of guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas. Join the internationally acclaimed “global ambassador of the guitar” on a musical journey through iconic works—from evocative and romantic melodies to the most virtuosic and fiery pieces ever written.

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.

Program

Héitor Villa-Lobos: Five preludes
J.S. Bach: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
Francisco Coll: Piece for guitar solo
Isaac Albéniz: "Asturias"—from Suite española, Op. 47, No. 5
Joaquín Rodrigo: "Invocación y danza"—homage to Manuel de Falla Agustín Barrios-Mangoré: "Un sueño en la floresta"
Carlo Domeniconi: "Koyunbaba," Op. 19.

Performance date and time

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Heathers: The Musical

Nov 14-17, 2024

Heathers: The Musical

Book, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Kevin Murphy
Based on the film written by Daniel Waters
Originally directed Off-Broadway by Andy Fickman and choreographed by Marguerite Derricks.
Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals

Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place—six feet under. Based on the classic 1989 film. 

“Heathers: The Musical” 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 

Boston Brass + Brass All-Stars Big Band

Dec 14, 2024

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Jan 12-20, 2025

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

Jan. 2025


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

Jan 31, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Feb 7-9, 2025

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

Feb 15, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Feb 21-Mar 2, 2025

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

Feb 28, 2025

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

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Mar 7-9, 2025

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.

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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

Mar 9-17, 2025

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

March 2025


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

Mar 14-16, 2025

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!

Apr 11-20, 2025

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

Apr 13-21, 2025

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”

April 2025


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

Apr 24-27, 2025

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

Apr 24-27, 2025

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

Apr 26, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

2024-25 Artist Series

The Artist Series season ticket includes seven performances in Macky Auditorium for the 2024-25 season.  If you’d like a smaller selection of Artist Series performances, try the flexible Choice 4+ or 6+ packages listed below.
Macky Auditorium seat map (PDF)

Show ticket options (1)

6 events available within this package

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar

Nov 9, 2024

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas, guitar

Experience the unbridled passion of a tradition summoned by the six magical strings of guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas. Join the internationally acclaimed “global ambassador of the guitar” on a musical journey through iconic works—from evocative and romantic melodies to the most virtuosic and fiery pieces ever written.

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.

Program

Héitor Villa-Lobos: Five preludes
J.S. Bach: Chaconne from Partita No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004
Francisco Coll: Piece for guitar solo
Isaac Albéniz: "Asturias"—from Suite española, Op. 47, No. 5
Joaquín Rodrigo: "Invocación y danza"—homage to Manuel de Falla Agustín Barrios-Mangoré: "Un sueño en la floresta"
Carlo Domeniconi: "Koyunbaba," Op. 19.

Performance date and time

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Remind me

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Boston Brass + Brass All-Stars Big Band

Dec 14, 2024

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Renée Fleming, soprano

Jan 31, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Kodo

Feb 15, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Sweet Honey in the Rock

Feb 28, 2025

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

Buying options and discounts

Save 15-25% with season tickets. Available in the Full Artist SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

Martha Graham Dance Company

Apr 26, 2025

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 SeriesChoice 4Choice 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

2024-25 Takács Quartet

Five performances by the Tákacs Quartet plus one guest ensemble performance. Both in-person (plus streaming) and streaming-only tickets are available. Call us to add Holiday Festival or Artist Series tickets. Questions? Call 303-492-8008

Grusin Music Hall seat map (PDF)

Show ticket options (3)

Takács Quartet Chamber Series (Sundays)

In-person season tickets also include free streaming access for all six performances. Seats will be assigned in April.

Save 15% $241

5 events available within this package

Takács Quartet

Oct 13-21, 2024

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

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 15, K. 421
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36
Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132

Oct. 2024


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

Quartet Integra

Nov 3-11, 2024

Quartet Integra

Quartet Integra is quickly developing a prestigious international reputation. The quartet won Second Prize and the coveted Audience Award at the 2022 ARD International Music Competition, First Prize at the 2021 Bartók World Competition and the Beethoven Prize and the Grand Prix Award at the 2019 Akiyoshidai Music Competition. Coming up, the quartet will present some 20 performances throughout Japan at venues such as Tokyo Opera City, Toppan Hall and Suntory Hall. Quartet members are currently enrolled in the Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence Program at the Colburn School.

Nov. 2024


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

Takács Quartet

Jan 12-20, 2025

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

Jan. 2025


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

Takács Quartet

Mar 9-17, 2025

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

March 2025


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

Takács Quartet

Apr 13-21, 2025

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”

April 2025


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

Takács Quartet Encore Series (Mondays)

In-person season tickets also include free streaming access for all six performances. Seats will be assigned in April.

Save 15% $195

5 events available within this package

Takács Quartet

Oct 13-21, 2024

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

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 15, K. 421
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36
Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132

Oct. 2024


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

Quartet Integra

Nov 3-11, 2024

Quartet Integra

Quartet Integra is quickly developing a prestigious international reputation. The quartet won Second Prize and the coveted Audience Award at the 2022 ARD International Music Competition, First Prize at the 2021 Bartók World Competition and the Beethoven Prize and the Grand Prix Award at the 2019 Akiyoshidai Music Competition. Coming up, the quartet will present some 20 performances throughout Japan at venues such as Tokyo Opera City, Toppan Hall and Suntory Hall. Quartet members are currently enrolled in the Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence Program at the Colburn School.

Nov. 2024


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

Takács Quartet

Jan 12-20, 2025

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

Jan. 2025


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

Takács Quartet

Mar 9-17, 2025

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

March 2025


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

Takács Quartet

Apr 13-21, 2025

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”

April 2025


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

Streaming only season tickets

Streaming access for six 2024-25 performances. Two price levels are available, one for individual viewers and one for households.

On sale now! $120-$240

5 events available within this package

Takács Quartet

Oct 13-21, 2024

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

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: String Quartet No. 15, K. 421
Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 2 in C major, Op. 36
Ludwig Van Beethoven: String Quartet in A Minor, Op. 132

Oct. 2024


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

Quartet Integra

Nov 3-11, 2024

Quartet Integra

Quartet Integra is quickly developing a prestigious international reputation. The quartet won Second Prize and the coveted Audience Award at the 2022 ARD International Music Competition, First Prize at the 2021 Bartók World Competition and the Beethoven Prize and the Grand Prix Award at the 2019 Akiyoshidai Music Competition. Coming up, the quartet will present some 20 performances throughout Japan at venues such as Tokyo Opera City, Toppan Hall and Suntory Hall. Quartet members are currently enrolled in the Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence Program at the Colburn School.

Nov. 2024


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

Takács Quartet

Jan 12-20, 2025

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

Jan. 2025


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

Takács Quartet

Mar 9-17, 2025

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

March 2025


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

Takács Quartet

Apr 13-21, 2025

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”

April 2025


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

2025 Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Check back here soon! Season tickets for CSF 2025 will go on sale Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

Roe Green Theatre seat map (pdf)

Show ticket options (2)

Weekday Will

See the two main plays (not including Original Practices) on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday only

Save 20% Prices vary

Any Day Will

See the two main plays (not including Original Practices) with no date restrictions

Save 15% Prices vary

Ordering information

Have questions or need advice? Please call us at 303-492-8008 or email [email protected].

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Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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By mail

Send your season ticket renewal form with payment to:
CU Presents Box Office
302 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0302

In person

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Boulder, CO, 80302
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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All season ticket orders will be charged at the time of the order.
Events and prices are subject to change.