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Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker in Raleigh
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in RaleighThu, Dec 10, 2026 · 07:00 PM
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Overview
Carolina Ballet Presents the Nutcracker is a Arts & Theatre / Dance / Dance event at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh.
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Carolina Ballet’s The Nutcracker invites audiences into a world of holiday magic. Follow Clara’s imagination as she encounters the beloved characters and battles the Rat King before discovering the Land of the Sweets. The production captures the warmth and charm of the season.
Under the baton of live musicians, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score fills the theater while the dancers perform with grace and precision. Lavish costumes and intricate sets transport viewers straight into the story. This rendition of a classic ballet is a festive delight.
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What is the history of Carolina Ballet?
Carolina Ballet was founded in 1984 as Raleigh Dance Theatre and became a professional company in 1998 under Robert Weiss.
Who is the artistic director?
Zalman Raffael became the Artistic Director/CEO in 2019.
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Carolina Ballet
Carolina Ballet is one of America's arts organizations, programming traditional ballets and new works by contemporary choreographers. The Ballet was launched as a professional company in 1998 under the direction of Founding Artistic Director Robert Weiss.
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Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh
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