Nutcracker Ballet
The North Carolina State Ballet production of the “Nutcracker”, directed by Charlotte Blume, has a cast of 60 Dancers and Actors. International Guest Artists, Barbara Toth and Wei Ni perform the principal roles of Sugar Plum Fairy and Cavalier. Additionally, Mr. Ni will dance the Nutcracker Prince in the first act with Anne Talkington or Dara Buffaloe who alternate as Clara. Daniel Moore performs as Drosselmeyer, The Magician. April Glasper is the Flower Queen. Mr. Ni trained in China and has performed with the Tulsa Ballet Theater, Cincinnati Ballet and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater. Ms. Toth was trained in Budapest and has performed extensively in Europe.
A beautiful new backdrop ushers in Act II. Designed and painted by Local Artist, Cindy Slappy, the new backdrop shows the entrance to the “Land of the Sweets” and the “Sugar Plum Fairy”.
A full performance of the “Nutcracker” is offered for Area Schools on Friday morning, December 11th at 10:00 am. Schools or classes may make reservations for this performance by calling the Ballet Company office at (910)485-4965. Special prices are offered for groups attending the School Show. Military Appreciation Day is Saturday, December 12th. Military Personnel may make group reservations for preferred seating and get a military discount of $11.00 a ticket.
Tickets for general Seating are $14.00 at the Crown Box Office.
910-438-4123
http://www.atthecrown.com
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