The Phoenix Ballet and Master Ballet Present
The Nutcracker
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Phoenix Ballet presents Slawomir Wozniak's The Nutcracker this December 8-23, 2023, at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix. Widely regarded as the most family-friendly Nutcracker ballet in Arizona with ticket prices starting at just $20, the whole family can come and enjoy this magical holiday tradition beloved by both children and adults.
Phoenix Ballet is home to one of the best ballet training institutes in the world, and award-winning students from Master Ballet Academy (MBA) join Phoenix Ballet’s world-renowned professionals to present The Nutcracker. This authentic, much-beloved show tells the story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince as they travel though a world of dreams.
"All the spirit, love, and joy our dancers put into performing The Nutcracker brings a special magic to the holiday season,” said Slawomir Wozniak, Artistic Director. “Our principal dancers and soloists hold multiple international awards and honors, and along with our talented students, put on a spectacular show that is sure to create lasting holiday memories for families."
The Nutcracker is one of the most iconic ballets and holiday productions of our time. Phoenix Ballet brings its unique style to the show, while maintaining its rich traditional history and story. Slawomir Wozniak choreographed his version to highlight the magic of the season by utilizing professional dancers and students to bring this story to life. Audience members will see all the famous scenes set to Tchaikovsky's melodic score with lush costumes, beautiful sets and rich scenes that include a snowfall on stage, dancing mice, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Waltz of the Flowers.
In the spirit of holidays, Phoenix Ballet partners with Act One to provide tickets to local Title One schools and underserved adults, and with VetTix to provide tickets to our veterans and other local outreach initiatives. Phoenix Ballet is dedicated to serving its community by educating audiences, children and adults who may have not had the opportunity to enjoy live performing arts.
What: Phoenix Ballet's "The Nutcracker"
Where: Orpheum Theatre, 203 West Adams Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Schedule:
Friday, December 8 – 7pm
Saturday, December 9 - 2pm & 7pm
Saturday, December 10 - 1pm and 5pm
Thursday, December 14- 6pm
Friday, December 16 - 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 17 -- 1pm and 5pm
Wednesday, December 20-- 6pm
Thursday, December 21 – 6pm
Friday, December 22 - 2pm and 7pm
Saturday, December 23 - 2pm & 7pm
Tickets: Prices are affordable for families, ranging from $20-$125
In addition, discounts are offered for children, students, seniors and military.
Purchase online at: PhoenixBallet.org or by phone: (602) 262-7272
Visit www.phoenixballet.org for more information.
ABOUT PHOENIX BALLET:
Phoenix Ballet is a non-profit organization dedicated to artistic excellence, dancer development and offering the best in classical and contemporary ballet to audiences in Arizona and worldwide. Acclaimed in the ballet world, Phoenix Ballet is working to expand the international exchange of cultural programs, as well as promote Arizona and the US internationally. Phoenix Ballet is under the artistic direction of Slawomir Woźniak, former Principal Dancer of Teatr Wielki in Łόdź and The National Opera in Warsaw. Master Ballet Academy, the official school of Phoenix Ballet, is dedicated to offering the highest-level dance education and is the only internationally and nationally recognized ballet school in Arizona, ranked #4 worldwide. Master Ballet Academy, along with Phoenix Ballet members, has received numerous medals, honors and awards from prestigious competitions all over the US and the world, in such places as Germany, China, Moscow and many more. Info at www.masterballetacademy.com.
15795 N. 76th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (602) 996-8000 www.phoenixballet.org
