Guest conductor Kelly Corcoran of the Nashville Symphony will wield the baton as Chattanooga Ballet presents its 28th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” with the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera.
Producers say some 220 dancers will create the sugar-plum fantasies and snow-covered dreams evoked by Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic.
Performances are scheduled Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11-13, at the Tivoli Theatre.
First presented in 1988 with a cast of 60 dancers, the production has more than tripled its cast to include members of the professional company, guest artists and dance students from throughout the tri-state area.
“The production continues to grow in size, scope and artistic quality,” says Bob Willie, general director of Chattanooga Ballet. “To keep the production fresh and exciting, we continue to upgrade the choreography and costumes and enhance the production with nationally acclaimed guest artists.”