Champaign Urbana Ballet presents its holiday classic, The Nutcracker, for one weekend only, December 5-8 at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts.
Nutcracker regulars and first-timers alike can ring in the holiday season with this outstanding production that features intricate stagecraft, live orchestration by the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, and, as always, the artistry and athleticism of CU Ballet’s extraordinary dancers.
This time-honored community tradition involves 127 cast members hailing from 18 different communities and 7 counties. From the opening notes of the overture to Clara’s farewell to her Nutcracker Prince, CU Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker has truly become a treasure enjoyed by the entire community.
Mahomet’s Avery Johnson, Olivia Ireland, Athena Stanek, Gabriela MacKay, Samantha Dasenbrock, Kiera McCoy, Rosy Odum are part of this year’s production.
Tickets may be purchased at the Krannert Center Box Office at 217/333.6280 or online at KrannertCenter.com. Prices are $48 for an adult, $30 for a student, and $21 for a youth ticket.
