Eastern NC audiences will once again be treated to a wonderful ballet adventure with Down East Dance’s, The Nutcracker Ballet.
November 30, December 1, 7, 8 at 7:30pm
December 1, 2, 8, 9 at 2pm
New Bern Civic Theatre • 414 Pollock St.
Eastern NC audiences will once again be treated to a wonderful ballet adventure with Down East Dance’s, The Nutcracker Ballet. Written by Peter I. Tchaikovsky, the ballet was a commission by the Russian Imperial Opera Directorate based on the E.T.A. Hoffman story The Nutcracker and Mouse King. Tchaikovsky himself did not think much of his production but ballet-goers around the world have consistently acclaimed the work. For many the highlight of Christmas is hearing the beautiful tones of Tchaikovsky’s music as the snow begins to fall with the dancing Snowflakes or feeling the pure sweetness as they watch the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy performed by Audrey Lucas & Savannah Thornton.
Be greeted by sounds of the season as you enter the Historic Athens Theatre to enjoy this year’s ballet production presented as a bedtime story for Marie, as told by her Mother. Join in the magical adventure that includes a grand Christmas party, twirling snowflakes, a nutcracker soldier, life-size mouse queen, and a journey to the Land of the Sweets with its beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and its Waltzing Flowers.
Tickets for The Nutcracker Ballet are $15 for Adults, $12 for Youth. (12 and under) and are available at New Bern Civic Theatre. Contact NBCT’s Box Office’ at 633-0567 for box office hours or at www.newberncivictheatre.org for online ticket purchases.