Alabama River Region Ballet and its Executive Artistic Director, Priscilla Crommelin Ball, are proud to announce the 8th Annual Production of “The Nutcracker” at the Historic Davis Theatre in downtown Montgomery. Performances will be Friday, December 1st at 7:00pm, Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00pm.
“The Nutcracker” set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Stevan Grebel will thrill the audience with the prodigious dancing of the Youth Ballet Company and students from the school. With spectacular backdrops, scenery and a growing Christmas tree, this ballet is a truly magical experience and a classic holiday favorite for the whole family!
Based on the original storybook written in 1816 by German author, E.T.A.Hoffmann, Act I of “The Nutcracker” opens with “The Party Scene,” taking place on Christmas Eve in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stahlbaum. There are many guests in attendance but none like the mysterious Drosselmeyer. He brings exciting and magical gifts for the children, the most magical one being The Nutcracker doll. The lucky little girl who he gives this to is his niece, Clara. Little does she know the magic and adventure that the Nutcracker doll will bring her.
After the clock strikes midnight and all are asleep in the home, the thrilling “Battle Scene” ensues. The audience will be swept away with “Clara” on her magical journey to the “Kingdom of Snow ” and the “Land of Sweets.” She and the audience will be royally entertained by dancing snowflakes in an evergreen forest winter wonderland.
In Act II, “Clara” and “The Nutcracker Prince” are fêted by “The Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Her Cavalier” and her entourage, who perform the famous “Nutcracker” divertissements, including
“Flowers,” “Spanish,” “Chinese,” “Arabian,” “Candy Canes,” “Mirlitons,” and “Mother Ginger” and her adorable “Polichinelles.”
The Alabama River Region Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” has become a favorite holiday tradition for Alabamians of all ages and gets better every year! Last year was a huge success and this year will be even more spectacular!
A 10% discount is offered for military, seniors, and children 12 and under. Saturday is designated as Military Appreciation Night where all members of the military and first hand responders and their families can attend for 50% off!
Tickets go fast so be sure to get yours today! Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.alabamariverregionballet.com, by emailing [email protected] or contacting the ARRB office at 334-356-5460 during business hours.
