It's the season for the music of Tchaikovsky, for beautiful fairies and dancing mice. It's the time of the year for the annual productions of "The Nutcracker" ballet.
First performed in 1892, "The Nutcracker" has become a traditional part of the Christmas holidays for millions around the world. It tells the story of a child named Clara who is given a magical Nutcracker doll. Clara falls asleep to dream of a land filled with fairies, dancing snowflakes, a Mouse King and a Sugar Plum Fairy.
In Knoxville, the ballet performed by two different companies dances through town this weekend and next weekend.
The Moscow Ballet's "Great Russian Nutcracker" is 7:30 p.m. tonight. This version of the ballet is at the Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St. The touring production includes life-size puppets. Tickets are $27.50, $37.50, $37.50 and $67.50, plus any service fees, at the theater box office or Tickets Unlimited, 865-656-4444.
The first weekend in December brings the Appalachian Ballet Company's "Nutcracker." Now in its 38th season, the regional company based in Maryville performs the ballet at 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. The 150-member cast includes 63 dancers who will perform to the live musical accompaniment of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets for the Appalachian Ballet's "Nutcracker" are $36, $31 and $21 in advance with a $5 discount for students and senior citizens. Tickets at the door are $41, $36 and $26. For tickets call 865-982-8463 or Tickets Unlimited, 865-656-4444.
© 2009, Knoxville News Sentinel Co.
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