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Contest: See The Colorado Ballet’s Dreamy “The Nutcracker”
Sink yourself into the glow of a dreamy, witty production of “The Nutcracker.” There is no better way to hit the pause button on a frantic holiday season. Year after year, Colorado families have folded “The Nutcracker” into their traditional celebrations. Why? The Colorado Ballet breathes fresh, innovative life into Tchaikovsky’s charming Christmas fantasy. These aren’t your kids on their tippy-toes leaping around your living room to “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.” As fun as that is, The Colorado Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” showcases strong, athletic dancing while remaining lovely, delicate, and enchanting. The choreography is inspired, along with tiny elements of whimsy. A facial expression, a sip from a shimmering champ...
Win Tickets to Mary Poppins!
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) always does a fabulous job booking shows. But I have to admit; this year is off to a killer start, the best by far. I had just seen Legally Blonde a month or so ago. It was sensational. About two weeks after the show, I got an invite for their next performance, Mary Poppins. I was so impressed with Legally Blonde; I was hesitant to sit through another play for the wee ones because I didn’t want to be disappointed. I was WRONG. I saw opening night and it was spectacular. I don’t know how the DCPA does it, but one show is better than the next. The children who play Jane and Michael are beyond talented. They make the show so warm and welcoming. Mary Poppins is not just the perfect singing, sassy nanny; she has some pretty clever special effects...
