Nashville Ballet Opens AMERICAN ORIGINALS

Nashville Ballet presents three American original dances Valentine's weekend, February 12-14, 2010. This repertory program pays homage to some of the greatest American classics. Three ballets will be performed each evening: A Nashville premiere of the 1938 Filling Station, choreographed by Lew Christensen; a rare comedic marvel which follows the lively activities of a busy day at the filling station. Enjoy the antics of the madcap customers who prance in and out of Mac's station. Secondly, Paul Vasterling's romantic, introspective ballet, Awaiting Redemption, featuring the music of Hal Ketchum sung by Neal Coomer, and last but not least, celebrating the golden age of Broadway with the unforgettable music of George Gershwin in Balanchine's whimsical Who Cares?, featuring some of Gershwin's best known hits such as "I Got Rhythm," "Strike Up the Band," and "Embraceable You."

Ticket prices range from $77.00 to $23.00 and Student Rush tickets are available ninety minutes before each performance for $15 with a valid college ID.

American Originals Polk Theater at Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) February 12-14, 2010

Friday, February 12, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 13, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, February 14, 2:00 p.m.

Season Subscription Information

Season subscriptions are available now, with subscribers receiving the best seats. Subscription packages range in price from $37 per person up to $234 per person. You can purchase a 2-show subscription or create your own Family Series subscriptions; children ages 4-17 receive a 50% discount on subscription tickets. To order a Subscription, please contact Nashville Ballet at subscriptions@nashvilleballet.com or call 615-297-2966, ext. 10. New subscribers may also order online at www.nashvilleballet.com. Nashville Ballet is funded in part from grants made available through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, the Tennessee Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Ingram Charitable Trust. Additional funding is also provided by HCA Tri-Star, The Martin Foundation, Regions Bank, Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund, and the Andrew Woodfin Miller Foundation. This Valentine weekend repertory series is sponsored by Bridgestone Americas Trust.