Highlights
- Tickets for “The Nutcracker” by Atlanta Ballet for all the upcoming shows on most dates have seen a high demand this year.
- The shows will be held through December 26 and this year’s performances have received mostly great reviews from critics and reviewers.
- The show tickets on Ticketmaster are priced between $30 and $230.
This Holiday season, the craze to witness the Atlanta Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” has become a hit among its audience. The tickets for the seats for the remaining shows are selling out fast! The performances were staged at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, Atlanta from December 7 and will continue till December 26. Reviewers have remarked great things about this year’s performances. To be enchanted by the rendition of “The Nutcracker” by Atlanta’s favourite Ballet company, get your tickets now!
The cheapest tickets for the “The Nutcracker” by the Atlanta Ballet are priced at $30 and the priciest of them will cost you $230 (plus applicable fees). The prices depend on your seat and show day of choice. There will be one show on all weekdays, except on Monday, December 23 and Christmas Day, December 25 and two shows on the weekend between December 18 and 26. The show timings for the days are different, with some days having only night shows, others only midday shows and the weekends having both.
All information regarding the show timings and more are available at the official website of the Atlanta Ballet. You can get your Tickets online at the website of the Cobb Energy Centre – they are being sold through Ticketmaster. Seats for most of the upcoming shows have already been booked almost entirely. Although the tickets will be at the Synovus Box Office at Cobb Energy Centre at 2 pm on performance days as well, it is recommended that you reserve your tickets online beforehand.
Atlanta Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” 2024 – What Makes it Stand Out?
“The Nutcracker” by Atlanta Ballet is beautiful and fun at the same time. Check out some of the elements that made this rendition new and special in its own ways.
A Never Seen Before Version “The Nutcracker”
The acclaimed international ballet choreographer, Yuri Possokhov, has pictured the beloved story of “The Nutcracker” in a different angle. The choreography imagined by him for the ballet is tough and challenging to the dancers. Simalatenously it portrays life in the magical world of the Nutcracker in a way that has mesmerised the audiences. Possokhov is quite experienced in choreographing and one would expect the same for ‘The Nutcracker’; he has done quite a wonderful job.
The Magnificent and Vibrant Set
The set for this year’s performance is simply magnificent and was designed by Tom Pye. The performers and the beautiful set complement each other, forming a wonderful seamless whole. There were so many visual elements on stage that it is “impossible to absorb everything in one viewing”, as per a reviewer on ArtsATL. This means that each holiday season audiences will likely see something new, the review added. With the introduction of new imagery and the technology every year, the show brings in something not seen before every season.
Mikaela Santo Debuts As “Marie”
Highlight of this year’s production is that Mikaela Santos, who has had a year of recognition, is having her debut performance in the lead role as “Marie”. Her performance has been spectacular as she played the role so naturally. “Her arms were as soft and light as freshly fallen snow. Her smile felt real and her emotions alive in every gesture and swooning backbend.”, described the reviewer at ArtsATL. Patric Palkens is playing the role of the Nutcracker prince and has done an equally splendid job, as per viewers.
The Effort Behind the Scenes
In an article posted on the official website, Atlanta Ballet has shared some wonderful Fun Facts about this year’s “The Nutcracker” production. The 2,000 hours that the costume shop has spent preparing the more than 250 costumes and the nine semi trucks that were required to transport more than eight tons of the scenery for the show, not to mention the close to $3.7 million that has been spent creating this ballet, all points at the incredible work of passion this performance is.
This year’s Atlanta Ballet’s The Nutcracker performance is delightful to the eyes and ears! It’s a mix of wonderful storytelling, brilliant acting, elegant ballet performance and even some great humour. Do not miss your chance to witness this amazing performance this holiday season with your friends and family.
