Nashville Ballet Presents The Encore Season Of THE NUTCRACKER 12/11-20

Nashville Ballet presents the encore season of the acclaimed Nashville-based Nutcracker December 11-20, 2009. If you were one of the few people who missed last year's premiere, be sure to attend this year's production. This unforgettable classic remains one of the most popular of "must-do" holiday traditions in Nashville. With the Nashville Symphony, Tennessee Centennial setting, dazzling costumes, glittering sets, and brand-new choreography, audiences last year said it best... "Awe-inspiring no matter how old you are"... "It might just be the best present to give to your family this holiday season"... "What a fresh performance, so many ahhhhhh moments!"...."Exquisite from start to finish."

Nashville Ballet traditionally includes area dance students to be a part of Nutcracker magic and this year is no exception. Over 200 youth cast members will be dancing in this season's production. The coveted roles of Clara and Fritz will be danced by two casts who will alternate performances. The role of Clara will be danced by Elizabeth Graves and Anna Celeste Harrer, with Fritz being danced by Azro-Solar Akimoto and Brady Davis. "Being included in a professional production is such an honor and a privilege for these students. It gives them the experience of interacting with a professional company and experiencing the full spectrum of performing in front of thousands of people" states Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. Several youth cast members are coming from over 50 miles each way to for the opportunity to participate in this annual production: Julia Ridderhoof from Clarksville, TN, Russell Fernandez from Ft. Campbell, KY, Kasey and Gabi Broekema and Isabell Atella from Bowling Green, KY, Sarah Murray from Hartsville, TN and Callie Holloway from Sewanee, TN. Executive Director Andrea Dillenburg says, "It is so heartening to see the commitment that these parents, in fact, all of our parents, make in providing the opportunity for their child to dance with the best and achieve excellence. We're honored."

Nutcracker (with the Nashville Symphony) Jackson Hall at TPAC

Friday, December 11, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 12, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13, 2:00 p.m.

Friday, December 18, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 19, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 20, 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Single Ticket Information

Nashville Ballet tickets for all performances can be purchased in person at the TPAC box office downtown or at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in The Mall at Green Hills, or by phone at 615-782-4040. Single tickets can also be purchased online at www.nashvilleballet.com. Tickets are priced at $23 for Level 3, $56 for Level 2, $66 for Level 1, and $77 for Premium Level tickets. Groups of ten or more receive a discount. For information on group sales or to purchase group tickets, please call Meredith Benning at 615-297-2966, ext. 10.

Season Subscription Information

Season subscriptions are also available with subscribers receiving the best seats. Subscription packages range in price from $37 per person up to $234 per person. Options include a 3-show subscription (includes Nutcracker), and a 2-show subscription. Create your own Family Series subscriptions and children ages 4-17 receive a 50% discount on subscription tickets. For the ultimate children's ballet experience, the popular "Ballet Buddies" program includes free valet parking and a scrumptious lunch at The Hermitage Hotel, a goody bag with special treats for each child, a learning experience about each ballet in a warm and friendly setting, and opportunities to meet, greet, and be photographed with the dancers. To order a Season Subscription or "Ballet Buddies" program, please contact Nashville Ballet at subscriptions@nashvilleballet.com or call 615-297-2966, ext. 10. New subscribers may order online at www.nashvilleballet.com.

Nashville Ballet is funded in part from grants made available through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, the Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Ingram Charitable Trust. Additional funding is also provided by HCA Tri-Star, The Martin Foundation, Regions Bank, Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, and the Andrew Woodfin Miller Foundation.

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