The Nutcracker - SBC's Annual Holiday Classic

Saturday, December 10
2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 11
2:00 p.m.

Tickets**:$16 to $26

UIS, Sangamon Auditorium
206-6160

Tickets are one sale now! For tickets, please call the Sangamon Auditorium Box Office at 217.206.6160 or buy tickets online HERE. (Note: For purchases after Friday, December 9, PLEASE CALL the Box office. Tickets ARE still available!)

The Springfield Ballet Company proudly presents its 37th annual production of The Nutcracker, proudly sponsored by Carrollton Bank.

Set to Tchaikovsky's enchanting score, The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic that follows Clara and her Nutcracker from a lavish Christmas party to a fierce battle with the evil Mouse king, then to a magical journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. The production features a cast of 130, including children and adults from the Springfield area, Company members and incredible guest artists.

"Our production of the Nutcracker has become more beautiful and enchanting every year. Don't miss this spectacular performance. It is the perfect introduction to ballet and the performing arts -- combining culture, fantasy, magic and holiday tradition set to a recognizable and delightful score. We are proud to be part of the holiday tradition for so many families in central Illinois," said SBC Artistic Director Julie Ratz.

Company member, Caragan Phillips, will dance the role of Clara, with Carolina Ballet Theatre (CBT) guest danseur Peter Base as her Nutcracker Prince. Other guest dancers from CBT are Erica Wesselman as the delicate Sugar Plum Fairy; Samuel Chester as her Cavalier; Francesca Genovese and Martin Justo, who will dance the roles Snow Queen and King and Spanish Chocolate; and Chicago-based dancer Todd Kiech as the Arabian Coffee.

The Springfield Ballet Company was founded in 1975 as a merger between Copper Coin Ballet and Ballet Concert Group. Grace Luttrell Nanavati and Dorothy Irvine were co-directors of the SBC when it staged it's first production of The Nutcracker; and Julie Ratz, SBC Artistic Director, performed as a soldier in the 1975 production.

**Springfield Ballet Company follows the same guidelines as the Sangamon Auditorium Ticket Office as it relates to ticket sales.

Sangamon Auditorium policy is as follows:

No refunds or exchanges between events.

Ticket exchanges are allowed within the same show or run of shows. There is a one dollar charge per exchanged ticket; patrons are responsible for any difference between the time and/or zone pricing. However, there are no refunds for the price difference. Ticket exchanges must be done in person at the Ticket Office. The tickets previously purchased must be returned at the time of exchange.

All convenience and handling fees are non-refundable. In the case of a show cancellation, only the face value of the ticket will be refunded.

Further information can be found HERE.