NEVADA BALLET THEATRE

NEVADA BALLET THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS 2013-2014 SEASON

COMPANY PREPARES FOR A SPLENDID SEASON OF NEW WORKS, CELEBRATED MASTERPIECES AND TIMELESS CLASSICS AS IT ENTERS INTO ITS SECOND YEAR

AS RESIDENT BALLET COMPANY OF THE SMITH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

LAS VEGAS, NV (Monday, March 25, 2013) Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) announced today its 2013-2014 Season, beginning with the widely popular collaboration between NBT and Cirque du Soleil, returning to the Mystère Theatre in October. The company will then showcase a special tribute to Tchaikovsky with two famous story ballets – Swan Lake Act II and Sleeping Beauty Act III. In December, the Magic continues with The Nutcracker, a premiere production choreographed by Artistic Director James Canfield that debuted last year at The Smith Center. In order to remain affordable, NBT will offer patrons four performances without orchestra.

A one-of-a-kind dance experience, The Studio Series returns for a fourth year with new elements - adding to the dynamicism of original works and commissioned pieces. Finally, the season ends with three works as part of an energetic repertory program including the return of acclaimed choreographer Matthew Neenan’s bold work, At the border, with live musical accompaniment.

“It is always exciting to announce a new season,” said Artistic Director James Canfield . “By presenting audiences with revered classics as well as unique contemporary works, presented in our new performance home, The Smith Center, we hope to infuse new interest in our art form among the Las Vegas community.”

NEVADA BALLET THEATRE SEASON 42:

October 2013

A CHOREOGRAPHERS’ SHOWCASE

Nevada Ballet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil

Sunday, October 6 at 1 pm & Sunday, October 13 at 1 pm

Mystère Theatre – Treasure Island

This critically acclaimed collaboration featuring artists from both companies is presented at Treasure Island 's Mystère Theatre.

November 2013

SWAN LAKE Act II AND SLEEPING BEAUTY Act III ( Aurora 's Wedding)A Tribute to Tchaikovsky
Friday, November 1 at 7:30 pm & Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 pm

The Smith Center – Reynolds Hall

The immortalized characters in Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty come alive on stage this November with two enchanting love stories set to the timeless scores of the legendary Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

December 2013

THE NUTCRACKERThe Magic Continues
December 14 – 22, 2013 (10 performances)

The Smith Center – Reynolds Hall

Experience the cherished holiday classic of The Nutcracker. The first production of its kind built for the Reynolds Hall stage featuring grand sets, costumes and the choreography of Artistic Director James Canfield .

March 2014 (FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY)

THE STUDIO SERIES: OUTSIDE IN

A Spotlight on Dance in its Purest Form
March 27 – 30, 2014 (6 performances)

The Smith Center – Troesh Studio Theater

The Studio Series gives audiences a rare glimpse into the essence of performance art, as our dancers perform commissioned works and original pieces within the intimate setting of the Troesh Studio Theater.

May 2014

SPRING FINALE

A Performance Not To Be Missed
Friday, May 9 at 7:30 pm & Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 pm
The Smith Center – Reynolds Hall

Don't miss this emotionally charged performance as NBT crescendos to a grand finale including the return of acclaimed choreographer Matthew Neenan’s bold work, At the border, with live musical accompaniment.

2013-2014 SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION

Subscriptions will be available to the general public beginning April 19. They can be ordered online at: www.nevadaballet.org or by calling The Smith Center Box Office at 702-749-2847.Subscribers receive many benefits over single ticket purchasers including priority seating, free ticket exchanges, personalized service, invitations to special events and more. Group Sales also available.

ABOUT NEVADA BALLET THEATRE

Under the artistic direction of James Canfield , Nevada Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the largest professional ballet company and dance Academy in the state. Committed to the highest artistic standards, this classically-based company is at home in an eclectic repertory, moving easily from the classics to the high-energy contemporary ballets. The mission of Nevada Ballet Theatre is to educate and inspire statewide, regional and national audiences and vitally impact community life through professional company productions, dance training and education and outreach. Nevada Ballet Theatre is the Resident Ballet Company of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

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