Colorado Ballet brings holiday tradition to RMPBS

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DENVER— Beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, Rocky Mountain PBS will air a special holiday broadcast of Colorado Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” presented by PNC Bank.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, like many performing arts organizations around the nation, Colorado Ballet is unable to perform “The Nutcracker” at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House this season, resulting in the loss of all ticketing revenue from this annual holiday production.

“While we are disappointed that we cannot gather together in the theatre this season to experience our beloved holiday tradition in person, we are delighted to present ‘The Nutcracker’ on Rocky Mountain PBS for you to view with your family from the safety of your home,” said Colorado Ballet Director Gil Boggs. “During these challenging times, we hope that being able to enjoy this annual tradition will bring viewers joy and comfort.”

“The Nutcracker” will air on Rocky Mountain PBS on the following dates and times:

  • Nov. 26, at 7 p.m.
  • Nov. 27, at 3 p.m.
  • Dec. 18, at 9 p.m.
  • Dec. 19, at 1 a.m.
  • Dec. 24, at 7 p.m.
  • Dec. 25, at midnight

“Rocky Mountain PBS is grateful for the opportunity to share the joy of the holiday season through the honored tradition of ‘The Nutcracker,’” said Amanda Mountain, president and CEO of Rocky Mountain Public Media. “Rocky Mountain Public Media is committed to supporting the arts through our ongoing programs and initiatives, and support is particularly important during this time, as arts organizations search for unique ways to engage the community.”

While Colorado Ballet is currently unable to present full-length productions in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the organization remains committed to its mission of presenting exceptional classical ballet and contemporary dance through performances, training, education and community engagement. Visit coloradoballet.org to learn more about what the organization is doing to retain its world-class dancers and staff during these challenging times.

This presentation of “The Nutcracker” on Rocky Mountain PBS is made possible by PNC Bank, with additional support provided by Genesee Mountain Foundation, Colorado Athletic Club, David and Mary Ellen Wright and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

“PNC Bank has a legacy of enriching our communities through philanthropic support of the arts and we are thrilled to support Colorado Ballet with this year’s virtual ‘The Nutcracker’ performance,” said Ryan Beiser, PNC regional president and head of corporate banking for Denver. “While we wish we could enjoy this annual holiday performance in person, we know the broadcast performance will positively impact the arts and culture community and we look forward to bringing this iconic show to homes across the state of Colorado.”

For information about how to access the Rocky Mountain PBS channel in a specific area, please visit http://www.rmpbs.org/channels/. The production also may be streamed at no cost, any time throughout the holiday season, on the Rocky Mountain PBS app, downloadable at https://www.rmpbs.org/pbs-video-app/.