Presented by the Goldsboro Civic Ballet, Wayne County's best-loved Nutcracker returns this year! Created by founding Artistic Director and choreographer Peggy Wingate and her daughter, Assistant Director Mary Franklin, this glittering affair will delight the whole family at the Paramount!

An enchanted wonderland where toys come to life, children shrink, and dreams of flying become a reality. The Nutcracker is an annual tradition across the country and few do it better justice than Carolina Ballet, which has gained a formidable reputation under the direction of Robert Weiss, a former student of the legendary George Balanchine. It's the perfect Christmas treat for all the family!

George Balanchine's gorgeous choreography to Ravel's fiery show-stopper lights up the Carolina Ballet in an evening that is sure to excite and amaze all ballet lovers. Despite being conceived as a ballet, Ravel's radiant work is now mostly performed as a concert, so take this opportunity to see the classic in its intended form.