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Yes, we know The Nutcracker ran last month, but the grant information still applies. We’ll be more timely in the future.
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The Nutcracker (Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance)
Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance
The Nutcracker
Wilmington
General Operating Support
Brazilian ballet artist Ingrid Silva of the iconic Dance Theatre of Harlem returned to Wilmington with fellow countryman and company partner Luis Fernando to star as The Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince in the Wilmington Ballet’s annual production of The Nutcracker. The production is the longest continuing professional production in the state, running since 1967 at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, with a full professional orchestra. The Nutcracker played The Playhouse on Rodney Square December 13th – 15th, 2024.