Huntsville Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” Returns to the Stage
- Live performances back for 2021!
- December 10-12 at the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
- Reserve your seat at huntsvilleballet.org/tickets
Make lasting holiday memories with this production of The Nutcracker performed by the Huntsville Ballet Company. Since its world premiere on December 6, 1892 at St. Petersburg’s Maryinsky Theater, The Nutcracker has become a beloved holiday tradition worldwide. The story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince as we know it today was adapted by Alexander Dumas from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. The ballet was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Since then, choreographers around the world have given it their own interpretations. Still, the timeless joy of the story endures, and Huntsville Ballet brings it to life on stage in the Rocket City!
A familiar story…
The story begins at a family party at the Stahlbaum home on Christmas Eve. Little Clara Stahlbaum receives a gift from her magical and mysterious godfather, Uncle Drosselmeyer. It is a nutcracker dressed as a soldier. Clara’s brother, Fritz, is jealous of the nutcracker and breaks the toy in anger. The nutcracker comes to life in Clara’s dreams that night. He battles the wicked mice who try to steal the children’s Christmas toys. The nutcracker takes Clara on an enchanted journey through the Kingdom of Snow to the Kingdom of Sweets.
This stunning show has been a Huntsville holiday tradition for over 50 years. If you haven’t already, make it a an annual outing for your family!
The Nutcracker’s Sweet Seat Option
There’s even a special Sweet Seat option that will give kids an up-close encounter with characters from The Nutcracker. These special VIP seats include gifts from the Sugar Plum Fairy, photos with the cast, and even their very own Nutcracker doll to take home! Sweet Seats will only be available until Dec. 6 – please call the office to reserve yours at 256-539-0961.
Huntsville Ballet Presents The Nutcracker 2021
Friday 12/10 @ 7:30PM
Saturday 12/11 @ 2:00PM
Saturday 12/11 @ 7:30PM
Sunday 12/12 @ 1:00PM
Huntsville Ballet will also present a special performance of The Nutcracker on Military Night on Thursday, December 9, a tradition the community has come to cherish deeply. Call the office to reserve your Military Night seat at 256-539-0961.
Where: Mark C. Smith Concert Hall at the VBC (map)
Cost: $40, Orchestra | $37, Loge | $33 Balcony
Purchase your tickets in advance online HERE!
Huntsville Ballet Website | Facebook Page
Win Tickets!
Your family can enjoy a 50 year tradition in Huntsville at this amazing performance on Saturday, Dec. 11th at 2:00 PM. Enter to win these special seats inside the box below – we’ll announce the winner Wednesday, Dec, 8th at 5PM!
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It’s been so long since I’ve seen the nutcracker in real life. I love it all ballet is such a beautiful way of dance.
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I love the scene where the children pop out from under their mother’s dress. So much fun.
When my daughter was 4 she was in a Nutcracker performance as a mouse. To me she was the cutest thing ever. So we love seeing the move come and dance on stage because her days in ballet have passed because she doesnt like tights. Hahaha
I always love when the tree expands and grows, it’s so magical!
The Spanish Dancers are the best!
Our favorite scene is the Russian dancers!
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