A magician in a blue cape opens red curtains to reveal a decorated Christmas tree promoting "The Nutcracker" ballet against a snowy blue background.

Hysell Ballet Arts Inc

LXCL:Adult Ticket

General Admission

LXCL:12 and Under

Youth Ticket

Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary as Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell come together again this holiday season to bring performers, both young and old, back to the stage for two performances of the holiday dance classic The Nutcracker, based on E.T.A. Hoffman&#39;s story &quot;The Nutcracker and The Mouse King&quot; with soaring musical score by Tchaikovsky. Once again these historic ballet organizations will continue their tradition of recruiting some of the best-known local award-winning theatrical talents to star in this production. Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell are proud to have local artists include Sara Radka as The Sugar Plum Fairy, Donavan Davis as Cavalier, and Edward Spots, Shayna Skal, ToniAnn Laborde, Javier Banks, and Emily Farrow. Komenka Ethnic Dance Ensemble will be contributing as Party Guest and Trepak, Lara Grice as spicy Mother Ginger and Edward R. Cox bringing Uncle Drosselmeyer magically to life. The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell will be at 3pm on Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th at Jesuit Theater, 310 S. Solomon. Tickets are $35.00 for adults and $25.00 for children under 12. Doors open at 2:00pm and the Theater opens at 2:30pm. About&nbsp;Ballet Louisiane is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Lelia Haller, New Orleans&rsquo; first ballet mistress, by instructing students in her personal and unique technique as well as staging her original choreography. As a teacher, choreographer and director for many cultural organizations and events, including the Opera, the Symphony, Le Petit Theatre, Spring Fiesta, and her own Crescent City Ballet, Lelia Haller&rsquo;s name was synonymous with Dance in New Orleans from 1929 to her death in 1986. Many of her students distinguished themselves in national spotlights, including Harvey Hysell. As such, Ballet Louisiane&#39;s contribution to the growth and historical preservation of New Orleans&#39; culture is essential to our beloved city as well as the surrounding parishes.&nbsp; Hysell Ballet Arts has helped dance take its rightful place within the arts community of New Orleans for over 45 years. Founded by famed performer, costumiere, and set designer Harvey Hysell, Hysell Ballet Arts&#39; repertoire includes many classical ballets including Coppelia, Giselle, and The Nutcracker, each choreographed by Mr. Hysell. Hysell Ballet Arts has educated many local, national, and international artists in their pursuit of the arts. The mission now focuses on providing students of all ages classes, workshops, and performance opportunities, as well as maintaining the legacy of Harvey Hysell. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary as Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell come together again this holiday season to bring performers, both young and old, back to the stage for two performances of the holiday dance classic The Nutcracker, based on E.T.A. Hoffman's story "The Nutcracker and The Mouse King" with soaring musical score by Tchaikovsky. Once again these historic ballet organizations will continue their tradition of recruiting some of the best-known local award-winning theatrical talents to star in this production. Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell are proud to have local artists include Sara Radka as The Sugar Plum Fairy, Donavan Davis as Cavalier, and Edward Spots, Shayna Skal, ToniAnn Laborde, Javier Banks, and Emily Farrow. Komenka Ethnic Dance Ensemble will be contributing as Party Guest and Trepak, Lara Grice as spicy Mother Ginger and Edward R. Cox bringing Uncle Drosselmeyer magically to life. The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell will be at 3pm on Saturday, December 19th and Sunday, December 20th at Jesuit Theater, 310 S. Solomon. Tickets are $35.00 for adults and $25.00 for children under 12. Doors open at 2:00pm and the Theater opens at 2:30pm. About Ballet Louisiane is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Lelia Haller, New Orleans’ first ballet mistress, by instructing students in her personal and unique technique as well as staging her original choreography. As a teacher, choreographer and director for many cultural organizations and events, including the Opera, the Symphony, Le Petit Theatre, Spring Fiesta, and her own Crescent City Ballet, Lelia Haller’s name was synonymous with Dance in New Orleans from 1929 to her death in 1986. Many of her students distinguished themselves in national spotlights, including Harvey Hysell. As such, Ballet Louisiane's contribution to the growth and historical preservation of New Orleans' culture is essential to our beloved city as well as the surrounding parishes.  Hysell Ballet Arts has helped dance take its rightful place within the arts community of New Orleans for over 45 years. Founded by famed performer, costumiere, and set designer Harvey Hysell, Hysell Ballet Arts' repertoire includes many classical ballets including Coppelia, Giselle, and The Nutcracker, each choreographed by Mr. Hysell. Hysell Ballet Arts has educated many local, national, and international artists in their pursuit of the arts. The mission now focuses on providing students of all ages classes, workshops, and performance opportunities, as well as maintaining the legacy of Harvey Hysell. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Hysell Ballet Arts Inc

The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell

310 S Solomon St

General Admission

$35

Youth Ticket

$25

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