Huntsville Ballet’s series of “The Nutcracker” kicks-off Friday
HUNTSVILLE — It is back and tickets have been going fast for the 52nd year of Huntsville Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker, to be performed Dec. 10-12 at the Von Braun Center’s Mark C Smith Concert Hall.
Sorely missed in 2020, the production features the Company’s entire roster of professional dancers, complemented by a young cast comprised of over 80 students from Huntsville Ballet School, the official school of Huntsville Ballet.
Huntsville Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker is a beloved holiday tradition in the Rocket City. With the exception of the 2020 season, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of performances, Huntsville Ballet’s production is enjoyed by thousands of loyal patrons annually.
“We’re extraordinarily grateful to be back on the stage for the 2021 holiday season and excited to present a classical portrayal of the characters that Huntsville, as well as the entire ballet world have grown to love,” said Phillip Otto, Artistic Director for Huntsville Ballet. “2020 wasn’t the same without Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the land of Sweets.”
Set to Peter Tschaikovsky’s iconic score, Huntsville Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker features the Balanchine-inspired choreography of Phillip Otto, digital set design by UAH, costumes by Lisa Ordway and lighting by Cynthia Meyers and Marilyn West. Highlights of the production include a magical growing Christmas tree, an onstage blizzard of white snowflakes, dancing flowers and Mother Ginger’s famous skirt.
Show-times and Ticket Information:
To purchase tickets visit www.huntsvilleballet.org/tickets or call 256-970-0917.
Opening Night: Friday, Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 11, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
