Huntsville Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” to be presented this week at the VBC

HUNTSVILLE – Tickets are still available for Huntsville Ballet’s 56th annual production of “The Nutcracker,” accompanied by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra. Performances are scheduled for Dec. 13-15 at the Von Braun Center’s Mark C Smith Concert Hall. The production features Huntsville Ballet’s entire roster of professional dancers, complemented by a cast of over 80 students from Huntsville Ballet School, the official school of Huntsville Ballet.

“The Nutcracker” tells the story of the Nutcracker, a gift from Clara’s mysterious godfather Drosselmeyer. As the magical Nutcracker comes to life, the characters are whisked away to The Land of the Sweets, where they are welcomed by the Sugar Plum Fairy and entertained by a dazzling array of colorful characters. Highlights of the production include a magical growing Christmas tree, an onstage blizzard of snowflakes, dancing flowers, and Mother Ginger’s iconic skirt.

This timeless and inventive classical ballet is set to Tchaikovsky’s treasured score performed by the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.

For more information, contact Huntsville Ballet at (256) 539-0961 or by email at companymanager@huntsvilleballet.org.