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Provided by Manassas Ballet Theatre
Manassas Ballet Theatre (MBT) will present The Nutcracker from Dec. 16 to 23, with the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra live on the Merchant Stage at the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Once again, Northern Virginia’s biggest performing arts production and favorite holiday ballet returns, ready to thrill all ages with its timeless magic and festive spirit.
Photo credit: Elizabeth Jade Photography
Follow Clara on her enchanting journey, led by Uncle Drosselmeyer’s gift, the Nutcracker, to a magical world of thrilling battles, swirling snow, and a celebration in the Land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This year, MBT boasts its largest company to date, featuring professional dancers from all around the globe, from Mexico to Mongolia. In addition, company dancer Hannah Locke will be taking her final bow at the end of MBT’s 26-27 Season. This will be audiences’ final chance to watch her as the Sugarplum Fairy and experience the magic of her performance. MBT will unveil new choreography by Vadim Slatvitskiy and Amy Wolfe, keeping the production fresh and dazzling to new and returning audience members alike.
Photo credit: Elizabeth Jade Photography
For more information about the performance and showtimes visit manassasballet.org or call 703-257-1811. Tickets start at $50 and are available at hyltoncenter.org or 703-993-7759. MBT performances are held at the Hylton Performing Arts Center, 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas. Streaming will be available starting Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. for rent or purchase. If you would like more information on Manassas Ballet Theatre or the Nutcracker, please contact MBT at 703-257-1811 or info@manassasballet.org or visit manassasballet.org.
Manassas Ballet Theatre is a 501c (3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1983. Their mission is to improve the quality of life in Northern Virginia by making professional ballet performances accessible and affordable, conducting educational outreach in the community, and providing top-tier training to serious students. MBT is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Virginia Commission of the Arts, Prince William County and the City of Manassas, and is an Arts Partner of the Hylton Performing Arts Center on the Manassas campus of George Mason University.
