THE NUTCRACKER

THE APPALACHIAN BALLET COMPANY

Two weekends, Two venues!

With The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

WHEN: Saturday, December 7th  – 7:30 pm & Sunday, December 8th  – 3 pm

WHERE : Knoxville Civic Auditorium, Knoxville, TN

WHEN: Friday, December 13th – 7:30 pm & Saturday December 14th – 3 pm

WHERE: Clayton Center for the Arts, Maryville, TN

The Appalachian Ballet Company will present the annual holiday tradition, The Nutcracker,  with live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. The company will present four public shows. Two school matinees will be performed at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium on Dec. 5th and 6th. (For school information contact Appalachian Ballet at 865.982.8463 or appalachianballet.com ).

Dancing the role of the Nutcracker Prince for the Knoxville shows will be Dance Theatre of Harlem dancer, Da’Von Doane (dancetheatreofharlem.com).  This well-known guest artist will be partnering ballerina Kylie Morton Berry, the Sugarplum Fairy, formerly with North Carolina Dance Theatre.  The 13th and 14th of December, Berry will be partnered by Connor Walsh, principal dancer with Houston Ballet.  Mr. Walsh has been the principal dancer for Houston Ballet since 2007. (houstonballet.org).

This year’s production will include several new pieces of choreography and feature guests artists Alex Gonzaga and Laura Morton from Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre based in Atlanta as the Snow King and Snow Queen.  James La Russa of Staibdance in Atlanta will dance the role of Herr Drosselmeyer bringing an air of magic and mystery.

For over 100 years, this classic story has proven to be a favorite, enchanting audiences of all ages. Come see the magic with lavish scenery, over 215 costumes, dancing soldiers, swirling snowflakes and the Sugar Plum Fairy at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium or The Clayton Center for the Arts – the first and second weekend of December.

For tickets go to appalachianballet.com.