The Nutcracker | Lynchburg

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The Nutcracker | Lynchburg

December 15, 2018

Image by Laura Carstensen Photography[/caption]

SWEETEN THE SEASON WITH LYNCHBURG’S NUTCRACKER!

Local dancers join Charlottesville Ballet’s professional company onstage with live music by the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra. Join Clara and her magical Nutcracker doll for a journey through Lands of Snowflakes and Sweets in the enchanting 90-minute performance that’s sure to delight the entire family!

WHERE: The Academy Center of the Arts | 600 Main Street in Lynchburg, VA 24504 Saturday, December 15 – 2:00pm* – SOLD OUT! Saturday, December 15 – 7:00pm† – LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE! *Class with Clara events held immediately on stage following select performances †Meet the Ballet pre-show drinks & discussion
[caption id="attachment_10579" align="alignleft" width="253"] Sample Seating Chart at the Academy Center of the Arts
[/caption] TICKETS:
  • Zone 1 (Blue) VIP All-Inclusive Tickets: $75 Adult, $70 Children
    • “Class with Clara” Children’s Event after the 2:00pm performance
    • “Meet the Ballet” Pre-Show Drinks & Discussion before the 7:00pm performance
  • Zone 2 (Green): $45 Adult, $40 Child/Student/Senior/Military
  • Zone 3 (Purple): $20 Adult, $15 Child/Student/Senior/Military
 
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

Central Virginia Ballet, Cantate Children’s and Youth Choir, Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra

Land of the Snowflakes inspired by Massanutten Resort

This performance is made possible by our Lynchburg sponsors and the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation

 

JOIN US FOR THE “CLASS WITH CLARA” HOLIDAY EVENT! Your child can experience the magic of​ ​The Nutcracker after the 2:00pm performance by taking a ballet class onstage with Clara and her friends! Perfect for ​boys and girls ​ages 3-8, participants learn introductory ballet steps and have photo opportunities with the dancers while adults enjoy a holiday cocktail toast with artists from Charlottesville Ballet. Class size is limited, so reserve your ticket now!

[caption id="attachment_10193" align="alignright" width="255"] Image by Laura Carstensen Photography[/caption] Saturday, December 15 “Class with Clara” (following the 2:00pm performance)
  • VIP tickets to the event are $75 per adult or $70 per child, which includes seating for the performance.
         

JOIN US FOR THE “MEET THE BALLET” HOLIDAY EVENT!

Enrich your family experience and join us for a pre-performance lecture to have a holiday cocktail and meet the artists.  Get behind the scenes of The Nutcracker with a 30 minute introduction to the performance including discussions of choreography, music, and the process of bringing ballet to the stage.

Saturday, December 15 “Meet the Ballet” (at 6:00pm before the evening performance)
ALSO JOIN US IN THESE CITIES FOR MORE PERFORMANCES OF THE NUTCRACKER:

In Waynesboro

The Historic Wayne Theatre 521 West Main Street Waynesboro, VA 22980 December 1 at 1:00pm* & 5:00pm waynesboro details & tickets *Class with Clara events held immediately on stage following select performances  

In Charlottesville

The V. Earl Dickinson Building at PVCC 501 College Drive Charlottesville, VA 22902

December 20-23*† Charlottesville Details & Tickets *Class with Clara events held immediately on stage following select performances †Meet the Ballet pre-show drinks & discussion    

Performances like The Nutcracker would not be possible without our donors and sponsors:

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