Kingsport Ballet puts "The Nutcracker" on stage.
Kingsport Ballet stages the charming, holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” this December. There are three public shows plus a daytime school performance with the option of livestream access for school groups. The Dec. 14 performance also has livestream options.
“The Nutcracker” is on stage Dec. 12-15 at Ballad Health Performing Arts Center, Blountville, Tenn. Production features professional guest artists, regional ballet dancers, hand-painted backdrops and sets, and professional costuming.
Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. Sunday matinee is at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 ages 5 and under; $12 college students; $18 seniors/students; $23 adults. Saturday performance is available via livestream for $10. Clara’s Tea and Chocolate is held prior to the Saturday performance at 5 p.m., $15 per child with one adult chaperone, additional chaperones are $5. 423-378-3967, www.kingsportballet.org
The company is under the artistic direction of Leonid Flegmatov, former professional dancer, trained at the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. Audiences experience some delightful surprise changes in the choreography, as well as select, new, professional tutus, made possible by the support of regional donors through Ballet and Bubbly events.
The performances feature a cast of more than 60 area dancers, as well as professional guest artists. The lead role of Princess Clara will be performed by senior company member, Anna Stephenson. Other key solo roles will be filled by the company’s senior members.
Clara’s Tea Party takes place Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5-6 p.m. Tickets must be purchased separately.
“This is a very popular production which sells out every year, so we encourage audiences to book their tickets early,” said executive director, Bertina Dew.
Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. Sunday matinee is at 2:30 p.m. $10 ages 5 and under; $12 college students; $18 seniors/students; $23 adults. Saturday performance is available via livestream for $10. Clara’s Tea and Chocolate is held prior to the Saturday performance at 5 p.m. $15 per child with one adult chaperon, additional chaperons are $5. Tickets may be purchase by calling 423-378-3967 or visiting www.kingsportballet.org.
