Nashville Ballet Offers 'Christmas in July' NUTCRACKER Discount

Nashville Ballet's annual summertime tradition, Christmas in July, returns with its largest single ticket discount of the year. For the entire month of July, Nashville's Nutcracker tickets are $12 off with promo code XMASJULY.

Nashville's Nutcracker runs for a record-setting 14 performances at TPAC's Jackson Hall Dec. 3-23, 2016. For the ninth consecutive year, Nashville's Nutcracker will weave together the city's vibrant history with one of the most beloved tales of all time for a local holiday tradition unlike any other. Along with Nashville Ballet's professional Dance Company and Second Company, Nashville's Nutcracker will also feature a youth cast from the community at large performing with the Nashville Symphony.

In celebration of Christmas in July, the Nutcracker and Mouse King will make surprise public appearances at various locations throughout the city during the month of July. Follow the official Nashville's Nutcracker Instagram account for hints and clues about the characters' surprise appearances.

Children ages 8-12 are invited to audition to perform in Nashville's Nutcracker this December. This is the only opportunity the general public will have to perform on stage with Nashville Ballet and the Nashville Symphony this season. Open auditions will be held Sundays from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. on August 21, August 28 and September 11 at Nashville Ballet (3630 Redmon Street Nashville, TN 37209). No dance experience is required - performance training will be provided. Children must be 8 years old by Dec. 31, 2016, to audition. Click here for more information on the audition opportunity.

DiscounTed Nashville's Nutcracker tickets can be purchased online here, at the TPAC Box Office in downtown Nashville or by calling (615) 782-4040. Use code XMASJULY when purchasing to receive the discount. Single tickets for all other 2016-2017 season performances are also on sale to the public beginning July 1. The Christmas in July discount only applies to Nashville's Nutcracker performances, but additional discounts are available for season ticket buyers.

Nashville Ballet is the largest professional ballet company in Tennessee. Nashville Ballet presents a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works by Artistic Director & CEO Paul Vasterling. Nashville Ballet and the Second Company, NB2 (a pre-professional training company), provide more than 75,000 arts experiences to adults and children annually through season performances and its Outreach & Education programming. Curriculum-based outreach programs bring dance education to community centers, colleges, public libraries and public elementary, middle and high schools across the state. School of Nashville Ballet brings world-class dance instruction to students age 2 to 70.