Dew Drop Fairy. Photo by Karyn Photography
The 1.2 million dollar production launched 10 years ago in Nashville by the Nashville Ballet is celebrating its 10th anniversary of their interpretation of the beloved Christmas classic.
Clara and the Nutcracker. Photo by Karyn Photography
Nashville Ballet spared no expense as period costume designs of the late 1800’s/early 1900’s were beautiful. Elaborate set designs set this production apart, as it moves from scene to scene with ease and elegance abounds.
Clara. Photo by Heather Thorne
I would put our highly-skilled ballet troupe up against any world class ballet troupe in the world. They are confident and talented, certainly capable of holding their own with the best out there.
Madame Bonbonniere and her Bon Bons. Photo by Heather Thorne
Adding to this spectacular, whimsical production is our own award-winning Nashville Symphony, who proves once again just why they win awards.
Stellar. This whole production is stellar from top to bottom. The audience is treated to nearly 2 hours inside the vivid imagination of a young girl’s mind, Clara, guided by a magician who offered her a gift of a nutcracker as he leaves the party after entertaining the children for the evening. As she drifts to sleep after the holiday party with her family on Christmas Eve, visions of nutcrackers come to life, sugar plum fairies dance, mice in uniforms scurry, the Rat King runs amuck, the Fat Lady sings, the Chinese dragon dances, and so much more.
Watch the official trailer for it HERE.
I don’t want to give too much away, but one of the special elements added in celebration of the 10th anniversary, is they even make it snow inside the entire theatre at one point along with the stage.
It’s a pure delight and a must-see for Nashvillians looking for some culture this holiday season. Only running now through December 23rd at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall. Get your tickets fast by going HERE. You don’t want to miss it!
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