The stage at the
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy
and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the annual Nutcracker Ballet
on December 13, 14, 15, 2019. A.V.A.
Ballet Theatre’s artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an
exciting rendition of the popular holiday ballet and the Reno Philharmonic
Orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s moving score. Laura Jackson will be conducting
the orchestra. Due to popular demand, a fifth show is being added.
Principal dancers who
have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Kansas
City Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a
large cast of local talent.
Nutcracker
performances will be held Friday December 13th at 8pm, December 14th at 2pm and
8pm and Sunday December 15th at 1pm and 7pm at the Pioneer Center for the
Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Ticket prices are $30 to $63 with discounts
for seniors and children.
A special Sugar Plum
party will be held after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where
children can meet the Nutcracker characters.
A.V.A. Ballet
Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing
Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a
professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned
metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and
Europe.
Mark your
calendars now for this spectacular holiday tradition. For tickets call the
Pioneer Center box office at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box
office hours are Monday through Friday 11am to 6pm.
For more
information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at 775-762-5165 or on-line at
avaballet.com or call the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts at
775-686-6600.
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