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LAS VEGAS, NV – Nevada Ballet Theatre is pleased to announce the early on-sale date of tickets for The Nutcracker. A Las Vegas family tradition, Nevada Ballet Theatre wants you to be among the first to get the best seats for this holiday favorite!


This cherished and esteemed ballet has become one of America’s favorite things to do during the holiday season. Under the direction of internationally recognized Artistic Director Bruce Steivel, Nevada Ballet Theatre’s professional company and Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Youth Company will perform this holiday classic to thousands from December 14 – 27 at the Judy Bayley Theatre. Tickets start at $39 and may be ordered by calling the Performing Arts Center box office at 895-ARTS (895-2787) or online at http://pac.unlv.edu



Clara. Fritz. Herr Drosselmeyer and the Sugar Plum Fairy. These characters have been a part of the holiday season for generations. And it’s no different in Las Vegas! Continuing with an expanded performance schedule that is unique to The Nutcracker, Nevada Ballet Theatre will present seventeen performances upon the stage in the intimacy of the Judy Bayley Theatre. With approximately ninety-five students that will comprise the Nutcracker Youth Company, young people will fill the roles of Clara, Fritz, mice, and soldiers. “This is a great opportunity for our academy students to dance alongside our professional company of dancers’ and gain vital stage experience,” says Artistic Director Bruce Steivel.



The entire production will include over 100 roles that will feature 43 dancers from the professional company of Nevada Ballet Theatre, including this year’s trainees.



Attention Calendar Editors:

Celebrate the holidays with Nevada Ballet Theatre

NBT presents Bruce Steivel’s The Nutcracker

Tickets from $39 on sale NOW!

Call 895-ARTS for Tickets

Nevada Ballet Theatre, the state’s only professional ballet company, presents its prized holiday favorite, The Nutcracker! With vibrant costumes, stunning sets, Tchaikovsky’s upbeat musical score, and grand choreography by NBT’s own Bruce Steivel, this enchanting tale comes to life in Las Vegas! Don’t miss the unforgettable story of Clara and her nutcracker prince in this beloved tale of childhood innocence.

17 Performances

Friday, December 14 at 8 p.m. & Saturday, December 15 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 16 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. & Tuesday, December 18, at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, December 19 at 8 p.m. & Thursday, December 20 at 8 p.m.

Friday, December 21 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. & Saturday, December 22 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 23 at 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. & Monday, December 24 at 1p.m.

Wednesday, December 26 at 8 p.m. & Thursday, December 27 at 8 p.m.

GIVE THE GIFT OF NUTCRACKER!

Since The Nutcracker is a holiday event, corporations and organizations are encouraged to bring their staff and employees to a performance as a unique holiday gift, or to sponsor underserved youth groups for this performance. For further information on Nevada Ballet Theatre, please call (702) 243-2623, email info@nevadaballet.com , or visit www.nevadaballet.com . For tickets, gift certificates or for group sales, call the box office at 895-ARTS (2787).

 

About Nevada Ballet Theatre

Now in its 35th season, Nevada Ballet Theatre is the leading cultural organization of Nevada and is committed to the highest artistic standards. Dancers for the thirty-nine member company have been recruited from around the world and include artists with international performing experience. This classically based company is at home in an eclectic repertory, moving easily from the classics to the high-energy contemporary ballets. The mission of Nevada Ballet Theatre is to educate and inspire regional, statewide and national audiences through exceptional dancing in order to vitally impact community life with programs in dance training, arts education, outreach and youth development.

Nevada Ballet Theatre saw its best year ever that included sell-out performances and skyrocketing single ticket sales during the 2005-2006 season. The only professional ballet company in the state of Nevada, NBT was recently the recipient of “The Best of Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, in the category of “Best Performing Arts Organization.” This past year, the company enjoyed hosting renowned choreographers Peter Anastos and Kathryn Posin. Emerging talent Greg Sample of Celine Dion's show, “A New Day” also choreographed a piece for NBT’s Centennial performance of Neon Evolution in October 2005.

Nevada Ballet Theatre would like to acknowledge the following Season Sponsors who without their support, this performance would not be possible. Las Vegas Review Journal, Nevada Power, Nevada Public Radio, KVBC Channel 3, The National Endowment of the Arts, and The Nevada Arts Council.

Nevada Ballet Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that relies on the support of the community through ticket sales and donations to keep the magic of dance alive through performances, education and outreach.