Season & Tickets

Appalachian Ballet Company 52nd Season

2023-2024 Season Brochure - COMING SOON!

Season tickets available by visiting claytonartscenter.com

The Nutcracker

 

Knoxville Civic Auditorium

 

December 2, 2023

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 

The Nutcracker, a full-length classical ballet, will be presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company in their 52nd season.   Live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, beautiful sets and scenery, lavish costumes and accomplished dancers will put you in the holiday mood!

 

Dancing the role of the Sugarplum Fairy will be ABC alum, Laura Morton La Russa, “25 to watch” in Dance Magazine 2021.  ABC will be featuring James La Russa as Herr Drosselmeyer and the Arabian Prince.

 

For over 100 years, this classic story has proven to be a favorite, enchanting audiences of all ages.  Come see the magic!

 

Show runs 90 minutes with one intermission.

The Nutcracker

 

Knoxville Civic Auditorium

 

December 3, 2023

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

 

The Nutcracker, a full-length classical ballet, will be presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company in their 52nd season.   Live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, beautiful sets and scenery, lavish costumes and accomplished dancers will put you in the holiday mood!

 

Dancing the role of the Sugarplum Fairy will be ABC alum, Laura Morton La Russa, “25 to watch” in Dance Magazine 2021.  ABC will be featuring James La Russa as Herr Drosselmeyer and the Arabian Prince.

 

For over 100 years, this classic story has proven to be a favorite, enchanting audiences of all ages.  Come see the magic!

 

Show runs 90 minutes with one intermission.

The Nutcracker

 

Clayton Center for the Arts

Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre

 

December 8, 2023

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 

The Nutcracker, a full-length classical ballet, will be presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company in their 52nd season.   Live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, beautiful sets and scenery, lavish costumes and accomplished dancers will put you in the holiday mood!

 

Dancing the role of the Sugarplum Fairy will be ABC alum, Laura Morton La Russa, “25 to watch” in Dance Magazine 2021.  ABC will be featuring James La Russa as Herr Drosselmeyer and the Arabian Prince.

 

For over 100 years, this classic story has proven to be a favorite, enchanting audiences of all ages.  Come see the magic!

 

Show runs 90 minutes with one intermission.

The Nutcracker

 

Clayton Center for the Arts

Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre

 

December 9, 2023

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

 

The Nutcracker, a full-length classical ballet, will be presented by the Appalachian Ballet Company in their 52nd season.   Live music by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, beautiful sets and scenery, lavish costumes and accomplished dancers will put you in the holiday mood!

 

Dancing the role of the Sugarplum Fairy will be ABC alum, Laura Morton La Russa, “25 to watch” in Dance Magazine 2021.  ABC will be featuring James La Russa as Herr Drosselmeyer and the Arabian Prince.

 

For over 100 years, this classic story has proven to be a favorite, enchanting audiences of all ages.  Come see the magic!

 

Show runs 90 minutes with one intermission.

Cinderella

 

Clayton Center for the Arts

Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre

 

March 22, 2024

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

 

Cinderella, a classic fairy tale ballet, will be presented by Appalachian Ballet Company.  This romantic and light-hearted three act ballet tells the triumphant story of a young girl who finds love at a dazzling ball.  The awkwardly funny stepsisters along with the glorious elegance of the Fairy Godmother and her Season Fairies help create a spectacular production for the enjoyment of the entire family.  Cinderella is a ballet composed by Sergei Prokofiev and is one of the most popular and melodious compositions.  (The production will run approximately one and a half hours).

 

Cinderella will be danced by Laura Morton La Russa and dancing the role of the Prince will be James La Russa.  This husband and wife team will bring the romance to life.

Cinderella

 

Clayton Center for the Arts

Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre

 

March 23, 2024

2:00 pm - 3:30pm

 

Cinderella, a classic fairy tale ballet, will be presented by Appalachian Ballet Company.  This romantic and light-hearted three act ballet tells the triumphant story of a young girl who finds love at a dazzling ball.  The awkwardly funny stepsisters along with the glorious elegance of the Fairy Godmother and her Season Fairies help create a spectacular production for the enjoyment of the entire family.  Cinderella is a ballet composed by Sergei Prokofiev and is one of the most popular and melodious compositions.  (The production will run approximately one and a half hours).

 

Cinderella will be danced by Laura Morton La Russa and dancing the role of the Prince will be James La Russa.  This husband and wife team will bring the romance to life.

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