Denver Broncos to guest star in Colorado Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ again this year
There’s a rare opportunity to see the Denver Broncos perform next Thursday night.
And no, it’s not Thursday Night Football.
The Colorado Ballet on Tuesday announced its Dec. 11 performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House will include a special guest appearance from the Broncos.
“The guest is a surprise,” the ballet wrote in an email to ticketholders.
Last year, Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton and kicker Wil Lutz were the guest stars, dazzling the crowd in the opening Arabian dance scene, according to a report by ESPN.
The Colorado Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker opened Saturday, Nov. 29 and runs through Sunday, Dec. 28.
Tickets are still available, including for the Dec. 11 show featuring the Broncos. Tickets range from $40 to $175.
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