It’s finally here! Nashville Ballet are so excited to share their 2021–22 season with you. Filled with cherished classics and iconic Nashville premieres live and in-theater, this is a season you won’t want to miss!

Season highlights include the highly-anticipated return of 2019’s sold-out sensation Lucy Negro Redux, fantastical family-favorite Peter Pan, Nashville’s Nutcracker live at TPAC, contemporary masterworks by Twyla Tharp and Val Caniparoli, as well as Nashville Ballet’s debut performances at Belmont University’s brand new Performing Arts Center.

Explore the full lineup and get ready to subscribe on Friday, June 18!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021
TPAC’S JACKSON HALL

Choreography by Paul Vasterling
with Live Chamber Music
Arranged by Philip Feeney

Escape to Neverland with this high-flying adventure! A sensational spectacle of fairies, pirates, and mermaids, with live chamber music scored by Philip Feeney, Paul Vasterling’s Peter Pan promises to inspire a sense of childlike wonder in audience members of all ages.

Peter Pan will be at TPAC’s Jackson Hall for four performances:

• Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 7 p.m.

• Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15 – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2021
TPAC’S JACKSON HALL

Concept, story treatment, and choreography by Paul Vasterling
Music composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Live music performed by the Nashville Symphony

The greatest gift to give or get, the holiday season simply isn’t complete without the magic of Nashville’s Nutcracker―LIVE at TPAC this December! Experience the unforgettable magic of Music City’s favorite holiday tradition and rediscover your favorite characters like Clara, Drosselmeyer, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Madam Bonbon, and more! With stunning choreography by Paul Vasterling, dreamy costumes, and glittering sets, Nashville’s Nutcracker is a can’t-miss holiday event.

Nashville’s Nutcracker will be at TPAC’s Jackson Hall:

• Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

• Friday, December 17, 2021 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 2 p.m.

• Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 7 p.m.

• Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 1 p.m.

• Sunday, December 19, 2021 at 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 2 p.m.

• Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 2 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 7 p.m.

• Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 2 p.m.

• Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 7 p.m.

• Friday, December 24, 2021 at 2 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2022
THE MARTIN CENTER FOR NASHVILLE BALLET, STUDIO A

Tutto Eccetto il Lavandino (everything but the kitchen sink)
Choreography by Val Caniparoli
Music by Antonio Vivaldi

New Work
Choreographed by Mollie Sansone
Music by Larissa Maestro
Music Performed by Lockeland Strings

Nine Sinatra Songs
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Music recorded by Frank Sinatra

Known for its game changing choreographers and uniquely Nashville musical collaborations, this season’s Attitude production offers a one-of-a-kind immersive dance experience. Staged on site at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, audiences will enjoy iconic contemporary works like internationally-renowned choreographer Val Caniparoli’s effervescent Tutto Eccetto il Lavandino (everything but the kitchen sink), and modern master Twyla Tharp’s 20th century classic Nine Sinatra Songs, as well as a premiere work by company dancer and burgeoning choreographer Mollie Sansone. Sansone’s latest piece will be set to live music by Nashville’s own Lockeland Strings, composed by Larissa Maestro and co-commissioned for the ECHO at the Parthenon series by Centennial Park Conservancy. This intimate experience will include a post-performance reception and Q&A with company dancers and the creatives behind these innovative works.

Attitude will be at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, Studio A for six performances:

• Friday, February 11, 2022 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 7 p.m.

• Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 2 p.m.

• Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7 p.m.

• Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 7 p.m.

• Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2022 – SATURDAY, MARCH 26,2022
TPAC’S POLK THEATER

Conceived, written, and choreographed by Paul Vasterling
Based on the book by Caroline Randall Williams
Music written by Rhiannon Giddens
Music performed live by Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi

Paul Vasterling’s nationally acclaimed Lucy Negro Redux returns to the stage after debuting in 2019 with three sold out performances. A cross-disciplinary tour de force, Lucy Negro Redux will open with a multi-weekend run in TPAC before embarking on a nationwide tour in the spring of 2022. This groundbreaking work explores the mysterious love life of literary great William Shakespeare through the perspective of the illustrious “Dark Lady” for whom many of his famed sonnets were written. Based on the book and narrated live by Nashville poet Caroline Randall Williams, the contemporary ballet explores themes of love, otherness, equality, and beauty on an imaginative journey brimming with wit and relevancy. Hailed Lucy Negro Redux features an original score by GRAMMY Award-winning artist and MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient Rhiannon Giddens that The New York Times calls “an amalgamation of Shakespearean-era Renaissance, banjos, blues, and work songs.”

Lucy Negro Redux will be at TPAC’s Polk Theater for five performances:

• Friday, March 18, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

• Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 2 p.m.

• Friday, March 25, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

• Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2021
THE MARTIN CENTER FOR NASHVILLE BALLET

To reserve seats for groups of 10 or more, please contact the Nashville Ballet Box Office at 615-297-2966 x710 or tickets@nashvilleballet.com.

Join us for a day filled with family-friendly fun! An annual treat for dance-loving little ones and new movers alike, Family Day at the Ballet features an exciting array of dance-inspired activities the whole family can enjoy. Experience performances by the artists of NB2, engaging story times, up-beat movement activities, creative crafts, games, and so much more at this uniquely Nashville Ballet event!

Family Day at the Ballet will take place at the Martin Center for Nashville Ballet from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets for this event will be issued for one of the following four performances:

• Sunday, April 24, 2022 12:30 p.m.

• Sunday, April 24, 2022 1:30 p.m.

• Sunday, April 24, 2022 2:30 p.m.

• Sunday, April 24, 2022 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 19-22, 2021
SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER

Featuring performances by Nashville Ballet and the Nashville Symphony
Conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero

Firebird
Choreography by Paul Vasterling
Music by Igor Stravinsky

Billy the Kid Suite
Choreography by Paul Vasterling
Music by Aaron Copland

Tickets for this production will be sold through the Nashville Symphony.

JUNE 4-5, 2022
BELMONT UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Choreography by Val Caniparoli, Nick Mullikin, and Matthew Neenan
Music by Antonio Vivaldi, Sergei Rachmaninov, and more

Everything you love about Nashville Ballet in a brand new, state-of-the-art venue! Join us for our first performances at Belmont University’s world-class Performing Arts Center for three delightfully spectacular performances, including an exclusive sneak peek of award-winning choreographer Matthew Neenan’s newest piece commissioned by Nashville Ballet and the premiere of Associate Artistic Director Nick Mullikin’s pas de deux 2,192 Days.

HOW TO BUY SEASON TICKETS

Season tickets can be purchased online or by contacting our Box Office starting Friday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Please note, if you have on account credit that you would like to use towards the 2021-22 season, you must purchase your tickets through the Nashville Ballet Box Office. On account credit cannot be applied once tickets have been purchased, so please contact us directly before making a purchase. The Nashville Ballet Box Office can be reached at 615-297-2966 x710 or tickets@nashvilleballet.com, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST.

SEASON TICKET BENEFITS

Our season ticket holders always get the best seats for the best price! Benefits include:

• Up to 30% off retail prices for adult package tickets

• Up to 50% off retail prices for children’s* package tickets

• Preferred pricing on additional tickets and performances

• Waived per ticket handling fees (up to $10 savings per ticket!)

• FREE ticket exchanges

• A FREE Community Adult Class (ages 18+) at School of Nashville Ballet (1/household)

• 20% off Nashville Ballet merchandise when you show your ticket at performances

• Special discounts at other select arts performances

*Applicable for children 12 and under.

NEW BENEFITS FOR COMPLETE PACKAGE SUBSCRIBERS

Complete Package subscribers receive all the great benefits listed above, complimentary drink vouchers to use at TPAC concessions, PLUS:

• See-it-again tickets – See any season performance again for only $40**

• Subscriber Standby – missed performance insurance

**Comparable seating is not guaranteed. Not valid for Nashville’s Nutcracker and other non-subscription tickets.