Nashville Ballet Celebrates 10th Year of Nashville’s Nutcracker with Christmas in July

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Ballet celebrates 10 years of Nashville’s Nutcracker early with Christmas in July, a special $5 off ticket discount with promo code XMASJULY. Nashville’s Nutcracker plays Dec. 2-23 at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall.

In honor of its 10th year in Nashville, the production will debut additional characters and all-new magical elements. Nashville’s Nutcracker follows the classic adventure of young Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker with clever nods to Music City’s notable history, landmarks and characters.

To mark the occasion, the Nutcracker and Mouse King will make special appearances at various locations throughout the city during Christmas in July. The public is invited to TPAC (505 Deaderick Street Nashville, TN 37243) to meet the characters, purchase discounted Nashville’s Nutcracker tickets* on-site and save on ticketing fees (up to $10 per ticket), and buy Nutcracker and Mouse King dolls 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13. The event coincides with Nashville’s weekly Street Food Thursdays event on Deaderick Street and 4th Avenue North, next to TPAC.

Other scheduled appearances include:

•             Lightning 100’s Half Christmas Beer Fest at Marathon Music Works on Saturday, July 15 and

•             National Dance Day at Nashville Ballet (3630 Redmon Street Nashville, TN 37209) on Saturday, July 29.

During their appearances, the Nutcracker and Mouse King will encourage children ages 7-11 years old to audition to perform in Nashville’s Nutcracker this December. This is the only opportunity the general public has to perform on stage with Nashville Ballet and the Nashville Symphony this season. Open auditions will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays Aug. 20, Aug. 27 and Sept. 10 at Nashville Ballet. No dance experience is required.

*The Christmas in July discount is valid for Price Levels A, B and C (offer excludes Saturday and Sunday matinees). Discounted Nashville’s Nutcracker tickets can be purchased online here, at the TPAC Box Office or by calling 615-782-4040. Use promo code XMASJULY when purchasing to receive the discount. Single tickets for all other 2017-2018 season performances are also on sale to the public beginning July 1. The Christmas in July discount only applies to Nashville’s Nutcracker. For an even better savings, buy more ballet and receive 50% off children’s tickets and up to 30% on adult tickets.

For more information, visit www.nashvilleballet.com.

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