GA: Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker Comes to Savannah

Savannah, GA Exit 99 to Route 16: Moscow Ballet’s spectacular Great Russian Nutcracker is a must-see event this Holiday season. Celebrate the beloved Christmas tradition and enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props as 40 world-class Russian artists bring this magical and timeless holiday classic to life. Moscow Ballet presents 20+ Musical Wunderkind violinist and cellist prodigies, critically-acclaimed choirs, and nationally-renowned orchestras performing with the company in the Great Russian Nutcracker.moscow-ballet-nutcracker-savannah

Experience Tchaikovsky’s master score and the exquisite artistry of world class Russian dancers, larger than-life-puppets, a 60 foot growing Christmas Tree and life-sized Matrushka dolls and the unmatched splendor of hand crafted sets and breathtaking scenic design and costumes highlight the traditional Russian folklore style.
Beloved Russian fairytale characters, Father Christmas and his granddaughter the Snow Maiden, add to the whimsical and imaginative storytelling.

Since 1994, the Moscow Ballet has invited local dancers from each of the touring cities to participate in performances as part of their “Dance with Us” program. Local student dancers, ages 7 to 17 with at least one year of ballet training, will perform with the Moscow Ballet professional company during the show. Children’s roles in Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” include the party children, small mice, snowflakes, snow sprites, snow maidens and junior dancers in the Act II “Variations” dances.

The production is known for its dedication to world peace: naming Act II the “Land of Peace and Harmony”. Instead of the characters traveling to the Sugar Plum Fairy they visit the Land of Peace and Harmony; which features a rose shooting cannon, and a stunning 2-person “Dove of Peace” with a 20’ wingspan, arranged with the ballet companies vision of “international and cultural unity. ”

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker will entertain the entire family, a holiday tradition that will bring the Christmas spirit to life.

Location: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31401
Date: Thurs- Dec 29, 2016
Time: Shows at 3 pm and 7 pm
Tel: 912-52-5040
Tickets: 912-525-5050 ext. 1
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Tickets: lucastheatre.com/schedule/moscow-ballets-great-russian-nutracker/
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