Alabama River Region Ballet and its Executive Artistic Director, Priscilla Crommelin Ball, is

proud to announce the 7th Annual Production of “The Nutcracker” at the Historic Davis Theatre

in downtown Montgomery. Performances will be Friday, December 2nd at 7:00pm, Saturday,

December 3rd at 7:00pm and Sunday, December 4th at 2:00pm.

 “The Nutcracker” set to the music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreographed by Stevan

Grebel will thrill the audience with the prodigious dancing of the Youth Ballet Company and

students from the school. With spectacular backdrops, scenery and a growing Christmas tree, this

ballet is a truly magical experience and a classic holiday favorite for the whole family!

Based on the original storybook written in 1816 by German author, E.T.A.Hoffmann, Act I of

“The Nutcracker” opens with “The Party Scene,” taking place on Christmas Eve in the home of

Mr. and Mrs. Stahlbaum. There are many guests in attendance but none like the mysterious

Drosselmeyer, who brings exciting and magical gifts for the children, the most magical gift being

The Nutcracker doll for his niece, Clara.

After the clock strikes midnight and all are asleep in the home, the thrilling “Battle Scene”

ensues. The audience will be swept away with “Clara” on her magical journey to the “Kingdom

of Snow '' and the “Land of Sweets.” She and the audience will be royally entertained by dancing

snowflakes in an evergreen forest winter wonderland.

 In Act II, “Clara” and “The Nutcracker Prince'' are fêted by “The Sugar Plum Fairy” and “Her

Cavalier” and her entourage, who perform the famous “Nutcracker” divertissements, including

“Flowers,” “Spanish,” “Chinese,” “Arabian,” “Candy Canes,” “Mirlitons,” and “Mother Ginger”

and her adorable “Polichinelles.”

 The Alabama River Region Ballet’s “The Nutcracker'' has become a favorite holiday tradition for

Alabamians of all ages and gets better every year! Last year was a huge success and this year

will be even more spectacular!

 A 10% discount is offered for military, seniors, and children 12 and under. Saturday is designated

as Military Appreciation Night where all members of the military and first hand responders and

their families can attend for 50% off!

 Tickets go fast so be sure to get yours before they're sold out! Tickets are on sale now and can be

purchased online at www.alabamariverregionballet.com , by emailing

riverregionballet@gmail.com or contacting the ARRB office at 334-356-5460.