The Carolina Youth Ballet lays on a festive feast as they present their wonderful production of The Nutcracker this December, filling the Fletcher Opera Theatre with magic and more on November 14 and 15!

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!

Tracing the ancient roots of Traditional Irish dance and music and merging them with modern pizazz, A Taste of Ireland is a thrilling theatrical experience which transcends time and place! Get lost in the melodies of Celtic folk music and witness jaw-dropping dance routines, all complemented by amazing visual effects as this show takes you through the long and storied history of Ireland!

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.