Paul Vasterling

Nashville Ballet Presents the World Premiere Of DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Nashville Ballet recently presented the World Premiere of Día de los Muertos. The production was choreographed by Nashville Ballet's Second Company (NB2) Director, and award-winning choreographer, Maria Konrad.

AN AMBIVALENT WOMAN OF 37 Comes to OZ Arts

Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville announced that award-winning, internationally acclaimed dancer Emma Sandall will bring the U.S. premiere of her signature multimedia work An Ambivalent Woman of 37 to OZ's expansive creative warehouse November 15-16.

Photos: Paul Vasterling's DRACULA at Nashville Ballet

Last night, the Nashville Ballet presented Paul Vasterling's Dracula, where the dance company's Owen Thorne embraced the bloodthirsty nobleman Count Dracula. Check out the production photos below!

Nashville Ballet Presents Spellbinding Production Of DRACULA This Weekend

Nashville Ballet has announced a double feature of DRACULA and SERENADE at TPAC from October 3-6. This highly-anticipated production promises a captivating experience for ballet enthusiasts.

Nashville Ballet Sets Date For Annual Nutcracker Tea

​​​​​​​Nashville Ballet has announced the date for their annual Nutcracker Tea to be held on November 24 from 3 - 5 p.m. at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. 

Nashville Ballet Premieres Special Performance In The United Kingdom

Nashville Ballet performed at Cadogan Hall in London, showcasing their finest dancers. This special event marked a significant cultural exchange and highlighted the company's international presence.

Nashville Ballet Welcomes New Members To Distinguished Board Of Directors For 2024-25 Season

Nashville Ballet has announced three community members, Crystal Churchwell Evans, Monica Cintado-Scokin and Rhea Heath, who will join their distinguished Board of Directors during the 2024-25 Season effective immediately.  

OZ Arts Nashville Unveils 12th Season Featuring Artists From Ukraine, South Korea & More

OZ Arts Nashville's 12th season will feature performances by influential artists from Ukraine, South Korea and more. Learn more about programming and see how to purchase tickets.

Single Tickets Available Now For Nashville Ballet's Season Lineup

​​​​​​​Nashville Ballet has announced single tickets are on sale now for their phenomenal lineup during the 2024-25 Season.  Learn more about the season here!

Tickets Now on Sale for Nashville Ballet's NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER

Get ready for NASHVILLE’S NUTCRACKER this December. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Nashville Ballet Announces Key Leadership Appointments And Strategic School Enhancements

Nashville Ballet introduces new leadership roles and plans significant enhancements to its ballet school, aiming to elevate the institution's educational and artistic offerings.

Review: Studio Tenn's Season-Closing CABARET

Paul Vasterling, the longtime CEO and artistic director of Nashville Ballet, makes his debut as a director of musical theater with his revival of Cabaret – which he also choreographs – in a much-heralded and eagerly anticipated production for Franklin-based Studio Tenn. The timely and sumptuous revival allows audiences an opportunity to consider the prescience of the classic Broadway musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb that debuted in 1966 and which has continued to fascinate and challenge artists of the theater the world over almost 60 years later.

Nashville Ballet Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup

Nashville Ballet has announced the lineup for their 2024-25 Season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Season ticket packages are now available.

Nashville Ballet's ROMEO AND JULIET to Return to Tennessee Performing Arts Center Jackson Hall 

Immerse yourself in the timeless tragedy of Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET, brought to life by the Nashville Ballet at Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Jackson Hall on April 20-21, 2024.

Sacramento Ballet To Present CINDERELLA, February 16-18

Sacramento Ballet's joyous new Cinderella presents the beloved fairy tale ballet classic with modern 21st Century twists.

Nashville Ballet Presents NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER, December 8-24

Nashville Ballet presents Nashville's Nutcracker, Music City's favorite holiday tradition, returning to TPAC from Dec. 8-24.

Sacramento Ballet Reveals 2023/24 Season, ESCAPE

Sacramento Ballet has unveiled its 2023/24 season titled Escape featuring the long-awaited return of Sergei Prokofiev's 1945 classic Cinderella, with modern choreography by acclaimed Nashville Ballet artistic director Paul Vasterling. Sacramento's beloved holiday hometown Nutcracker returns along with cutting-edge programming via Visions and Innovations.

Charleston Gaillard Center Reveals Largest Performance Lineup To Date

The Charleston Gaillard Center announced its largest season ever for the 2023–2024 programming year with more than 40 shows spanning dance, music, theater, comedy, arts festivals, and family programming from leading local, national, and international artists and organizations.

Nashville Ballet to Present New in Nashville this April

Nashville Ballet will be concluding their 2022-23 Season April 21–23 at TPAC with New in Nashville. A celebration of long-time Artistic Director Paul Vasterling, who has been a part of the company for more than three decades, this unique sampling of music and movement will highlight the growth of the company under Vasterling’s leadership. 

Nashville Ballet Announces 2023-24 Season

A unique blend of boundary-breaking contemporary productions and beloved classical favorites, the 2023-24 season will feature 2018 Tony Award winner Justin Peck’s Year of the Rabbit, world premieres by Mullikin, Jermaine Spivey, Mollie Sansone, and Yusha-Marie Sorzano, the return of their sold-out Live in Studio A program, and Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling’s fan favorite love story, Romeo and Juliet.