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Let's Go See THE NUTCRACKER

November 29, 2016
The Nutcracker - Moscow Ballet

Moscow Ballet announces Swan Lake and Great Russian Nutcracker performances featuring Principal Dancers and Balletmasters of the highest caliber and hailing from the world’s top ballet schools.
Where:  Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, US Cellular 
When:  December 4, 2016, 3pm
Cost:  $28 and up
Purchase: Tickets can be purchase here.  

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King - Asheville Contemporary Dance

Expect the brilliantly unexpected from Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre’s fifth annual performance of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Their version couldn’t be farther from Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet. It is based on the original and much darker story written in 1816 by German author E.T.A. Hoffmann and becoming a tradition in Asheville as the “crazy and exciting”
Nutcracker and Mouse King. This production will again prove to be a wonderful Christmas story full of adventure, courage and loyalty where love comes alive in a spectacular modern dance experience.
Where:  Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville
When:  December 2, 2016 - 7:30 PM
           December 3, 2016 - 2:00 & 7:30 PM
Cost:  Tickets: Adults $28, Seniors & Students $23, Child $20
           All Seating is General Admission
Purchase: Tickets can be purchase by clicking here.

The Nutcracker - Asheville Ballet

North Carolina’s oldest professional non-profit ballet company, Asheville Ballet, presents the full length classical holiday tradition with stars, story and sugarplums. Clara’s magical journey to the Lands of Snow and Sweets featuring the traditional Tchaikovsky score has become a favorite holiday family tradition.
Where:  Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville
When:   December 9, 2016 at 7:30pm
            December 10, 2016 - 2:30 & 7:30PM
            December 11, 2016 - 2:30 PM
Cost:  Adult $50/$35/$25, Students $20, Children 12 & under $15
    Area 1 - Mezzanine - $50
    Area 2 - Front Orchestra - $35
    Area 3 - Orchestra Side & Balcony - $25
Purchase:  Tickets can be purchase by clicking here.

The Nutcracker - Ballet Conservatory

A magically festive, full-length Nutcracker, featuring professional classical dancers and the Ballet Conservatory’s celebrated pre-professional company.  A full production with impressive sets and costumes.  
A young girl’s holiday dream comes true. Having crept downstairs at midnight to play with her new Nutcracker doll, Clara is swept up in a fantasy of toy soldiers, giant rats, snow fairies, magic and mystery. After saving her beloved Nutcracker from the King of the Rats, she is whisked away to an enchanted land and dances the night away, meeting a host of enchanting and exotic characters. 
Where:  Diana Wortham Theatre, 2 S. Pack Square, Asheville
When:  December 15, 2016 - 4:30 and 7:30 PM
               December 16, 2016 - 4:30 and 7:30 PM
Cost:  Adults $30 Orchestra, $22 Balcony
    Seniors (65+) $25 Orchestra, $20 Balcony
    Student $20 Orchestra & Balcony
    Child (12 & under) $15 Orchestra & Balcony
Purchase: Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.