They bring strong quality and give the audience the chance to see really strong professionals. To charge by phone, call 791-4266. This one is the big, sumptuous, professional production, choreographed by Uthoff. Besides the full Tucson Symphony Orchestra , there are the troupe's pro dancers and about 48 dancing Tucson children, dazzling costumes and elaborate sets that fill up the big TCC stage. For ticket info call 882-5022, ext.
Music is taped.
Like Tucson Regional Ballet, Ballet Arts holds open auditions to fill the 120 parts in its production. About three-quarters of the performers are children, and the bulk of those attend Mary Beth Cabana's respected Ballet Arts School. Ballet Arts prides itself on its diligent adherence to the ballet tradition, and its Nutcracker reflects that. We traditionally sell out. For information call 623-3373.