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!

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Carolina Ballet presents three stunning ballet works that celebrate America; In The Gray, An American in Paris and Stars and Stripes! Accompanied by live music and stunning costumes, witness three artistic visions which chart the country's culture, art and sometimes complicated legacy.

Join Carolina Ballet for this delightful full-length adaptation of a tale as old as time! A specially created, brand new ballet choreographed by Zalman Raffael, this majestic world-premiere is a marvelous way to introduce the uninitiated to the glory of the ballet. The timeless fairy tale of Beauty and the Beast has fascinated audiences in a variety of adaptations since it was first published over two hundred years ago, and is as refreshing-yet-familiar as ever in this new interpretation!

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.