Nashville's Nutcracker
RUN TIME
Act 1: 51 minutes
Intermission: 20 minutes
Act 2: 51 minutes
CHOREOGRAPHY, STORY INTERPRETATION, AND DIRECTION
Paul Vasterling
ACT II GRAND PAS DE DEUX CHOREOGRAPHY
Lev Ivanov
SCENIC DESIGN
Shigeru Yaji
COSTUME AND ADDITIONAL SCENIC DESIGN
Campbell Baird
MUSIC
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Music performed live by the Nashville Symphony
ORIGINAL LIGHTING DESIGN
Scott Leathers
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Choreography, Story Interpretation, and Direction by Paul Vasterling
Pirouette into the perfect winter season with Middle Tennessee’s favorite holiday tradition, Nashville’s Nutcracker!
Featuring Tchaikovsky’s enduringly iconic score performed live by the Nashville Symphony, Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning retelling takes you on a uniquely-Nashville adventure filled with swirling snowflakes, whimsical wonders, and timeless storytelling. From the sweetest Sugar Plum Fairy to the tiniest baby mouse, this heartwarming holiday ballet is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Join us to create magical memories that will last for years to come!
Please note artists, performances, and dates are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable.
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