AKRON NUTCRACKER A HOLIDAY IN THE RUBBER CITY The Dance Institute at The University of Akron presents
This twist on the traditional Nutcracker will unify dance
The Akron Nutcracker: A Holiday in the Rubber City in
with all new stunning sets and costumes augmented by
collaboration with Verb Ballets and the Akron Symphony
video projections. A team of local choreographers have
on December 16 & 17, 2021. The sights, sounds, and
been engaged to celebrate diversity that reflects the rich
magic of Akron in the 1930s will once again come to life,
composition of Akron's community. This collaboration
whisking the audience away for an evening of adventure. Envision an idyllic walk down Main Street, visiting
gives young students the opportunity to perform side by side with professional dancers and musicians. Enjoy the
Polsky’s Department Store, and spending Christmas Eve
timeless holiday ballet in the Rubber City this December
with the Seiberling family at Stan Hywet. The artistic
at E.J. Thomas Hall. This project is made possible with the
vision for this new production is led by Verb Ballets’ Dr.
generous support of our funders, The University of
Margaret Carlson, former director of UA’s Dance
Akron President Dr. Gary Miller and Development
Program, and is produced by The University of Akron's
Office.
Dance Institute. Tickets are on sale only through the E.J. Thomas Hall Box Office at 330-972-7570 or Ticketmaster. Tickets are $20 general and $15 youth.
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