Nevada Ballet – Nutcracker
The Nevada Ballet Theatre has a holiday treat for you this year.
A Holiday presentation of The Nutcracker will be performed at the beautiful Paris Las Vegas.
Choreographed by Peter Anastos, this production will make its Las Vegas debut on Friday, December 18th in the 1,533-seat theatre at Les Theatre de Arts. “I’m thrilled to be presenting my Nutcracker for Nevada Ballet Theatre,” said Choreographer Peter Anastos, who is also the artistic director of the new Ballet Idaho. “My Nutcracker is very traditional, as it should be, and celebrates the warmth, joy and fantasy of the holiday season.”
Anastos staged his Cinderella for Las Vegas audiences back in May 2008. The Nutcracker premiered over 100 years ago in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was first performed in the United States by the San Francisco Ballet.
Photo from a performance on the East Coast.
Dancing snowflakes, a dashing prince, colorfully costumed nutcrackers, and Tchaikovsky’s majestic music have always been a part of this wonderful ballet.
Photo San Francisco Ballet
“We are excited that this new production will include so many roles for children,” said Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre Principal Anna Lantz. “In addition to sharing the stage with professional company dancers, children will have the opportunity to be a part of the entire production process as well as learning theatre etiquette and performance skills. The level of commitment and dedication to excellence that is required will be an invaluable experience for all,” remarked Lantz.
The ballet is in the process of conducting open auditions for over 100 roles. The registration date for the auditions has passed, however, it is nice to know that students from our communities will be involved.
Nevada Ballet Theatre Presents The Nutcracker
Show Run: Friday, December 18 – Thursday, December 24, 2009.
Ticket Prices: $30, $45, $60, $85
Box Office: Call the Paris Las Vegas Les Theatre de Arts Box Office at (877) 374-7469 or (702) 946-4567.
Tickets can also be ordered online through www.ticketmaster.com on Monday, September 21.
Six Performances!
Friday, December 18 at 8 pm
Saturday, December 19 at 2 pm & 7 pm
Sunday, December 20 at 1 pm & 5 pm
Thursday, December 24 at 1pm
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 – GROUP SALES AVAILABLE
Single Tickets go on sale Monday, September 21. Call the Paris Las Vegas Les Theatre de Arts Box Office at (877) 374-7469 or (702) 946-4567 to purchase tickets. Special group pricing is also available for groups of 15 or more and can be purchased by calling Joel Mann at (702) 967-4938.
GIVE THE GIFT OF THE NUTCRACKER
Corporations and organizations are encouraged to bring their staff and employees to a performance as a unique holiday gift, or to sponsor underserved populations for this performance. For further information on this great gift idea, call Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Marketing Department at (702) 243-2623.
