History of the Nutcracker Ballet
Nutcracker Ballet in Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center.The Orange County Convention Center will host the Central Florida Ballet company’s production of “The Nutcracker” for two performances on Saturday, December 20 at 2:00 7:00 p.m. and one performance at Sunday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m. All performances will be held at the Linda Chapin Auditorium at the Orange County Convention Center on Orlando’s International Drive.
Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet originally premiered in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The story is based on the classic fairytale story of a Nutcracker toy soldier that comes to life as an enchanted prince and saves a pretty young maiden, Maria, from distress. Through music and dance, the Prince takes Maria through a magical journey to the kingdom of “The Land of Sweets.” There they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier who pay tribute and honor to Maria with a festive celebration in the second and final act.
For more information about obtaining tickets for the Nutcracker Ballet at the Orange County Convention Center, visit the Central Florida Ballet company’s Web site at History of the Nutcraker Ballet
Pyotr IIyich Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet originally premiered in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia. The story is based on the classic fairytale story of a Nutcracker toy soldier that comes to life as an enchanted prince and saves a pretty young maiden, Maria, from distress. Through music and dance, the Prince takes Maria through a magical journey to the kingdom of “The Land of Sweets.” There they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier who pay tribute and honor to Maria with a festive celebration in the second and final act.
For more information about obtaining tickets for the Nutcracker Ballet at the Orange County Convention Center, visit the Central Florida Ballet company’s Web site at History of the Nutcraker Ballet
