The sweetest holiday tradition returns to the Piedmont Triad for its 60th season this December when the University of North Carolina School of the arts (UNCSA) presents its beloved production of “The Nutcracker.” For the third year, “The Nutcracker” will take place at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro while the Stevens Center in Winston-Salem, the traditional home of “The Nutcracker,” continues to undergo a comprehensive renovation. “The Nutcracker” is presented by Flow Automotive.
The temporary move to the Tanger Center provides students with the unique experience of mounting and performing a production in a 3,000-seat, state-of-the-art venue a short distance from UNCSA. UNCSA will offer five performances of “The Nutcracker” December 5 through 7. Opening night will be Friday, December 5, with a performance at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, December 6, there will be a matinee at noon and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, will include 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. shows.
Featuring a magical collaboration of the UNCSA schools of Dance, Design & Production and Music, this beloved tale will come to life at the Tanger Center through Ilya Kozadayev’s captivating choreography and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score—performed live by the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra, conducted by alumnus Felipe Tristán.
“We are so pleased to be able to perform ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Tanger Center again this year,” UNCSA School of Dance Dean Endalyn T. Outlaw said. “It is our honor to provide our students with the experience of creating and performing in this fantastic venue, and to welcome loyal patrons from the Winston-Salem area as well as new audiences from Greensboro and beyond. We can’t wait for opening night on December 5!”
“We are delighted to host UNCSA’s production of the ‘The Nutcracker’ once again this holiday season,” said Scott Johnson, Oak View Group General Manager for the Tanger Center. “For the last two years, ‘The Nutcracker’ has been one of highlights of the Tanger Center’s schedule. We love watching the UNCSA students experience and learn from performing at our venue. We are also thrilled to be able to offer the Greensboro community the opportunity to enjoy this very entertaining and high-quality production that is traditionally hosted in Winston-Salem.”
Create unforgettable memories with family and friends at UNCSA’s “The Nutcracker” while celebrating the upcoming holiday season with wonder, whimsy and dance! Tickets for “The Nutcracker” begin at $39 (taxes and fees not included) and can be purchased at TangerCenter.com. Optional upgrades include on-site VIP parking, Lee & Wrangler Lounge access and the Tanger Center’s pre-event Prelude Dining experience for select performances. More information about “The Nutcracker” can be found at uncsa.edu/nutcracker.
