AC Ballet presents The Nutcracker in three locations during December.
ATLANTIC CITY – The show must go on has new meaning as Atlantic City Ballet announces it’s performances for Season 38. After having the entire spring season cancelled due to COVID-19, the Atlantic City Ballet is forging ahead with plans for a full season in Atlantic City. The season will kick off Sept. 26 with the much anticipated “Papa & Sinatra: Their Way” with Dave
Damiani and The No Vacancy Orchestra.
“The show must go on in order for us to survive but we need to do it safely.”
founding Artistic Director Phyllis Papa said. “Caesars has put safety protocols in place so our audiences can adhere to the state health guidelines while enjoying a performance. We are optimistic we can offer performances while still keeping everyone safe.”
Audience members will be able to choose a row and section and then be seated according to social distancing guidelines once at the theater.
The ballet’s lineup will be a combination of yearly favorites, the three cancelled performances from last spring and the return of Papa’s original full length Carmen, which hasn’t been seen on stage in four years.
Founded by Papa in 1982, the Atlantic City Ballet is comprised of professional dancers from around the world, who have earned national acclaim for their technical expertise and exuberant stage presence.
Although their home base is in Jim Whelan Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the ballet has performed in theaters all along the east and west coasts.
Its repertoire of original works includes such classics as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, but Papa is most known for her innovative works such as Dracula, Romeo & Juliet and her
full length Carmen.
Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey and continues a tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences.
Tickets are on sale now for:
Circus Maximus Theater-Caesars Hotel & Casino-Atlantic City, NJ
Saturday Sept 26, 7 p.m. – Papa & Sinatra: Their Way with Dave Damiani & The No Vacancy Orchestra
Saturday, Oct 24, 7 p.m. – Dracula
Saturday, Nov 21, 7 p.m. – It’s a Shore Holiday
Sunday, Dec.20, 4 p.m. – Nutcracker
Saturday, Mar 20, 7 p.m. – Carmen
Saturday, April 10, 7 p.m. – Romeo and Juliet
Saturday, May 1, 7 p.m. – A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tickets are $45 for adults, $20 for children. Seniors receive a 15% discount; military 10% discount. Tickets for Atlantic City residents are $15 at the box office only, must show proof of residency.
Tickets are available at www.acballet.org.
