The Savannah Ballet Theatre (SBT) continues its holiday tradition with a live performance of The Nutcracker at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7 at The Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. in Savannah. 

SBT will also serve the community with a special, low-sensory performance for children with sensory sensitivities, such as children with autism or children with sensitivities to light and sound, on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Ben Tucker Theatre at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St. in Savannah. The low sensory performance is sponsored by the City of Savannah who has made it possible for this performance to be presented for the community.

SBT’s production of The Nutcracker is an opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit by joining young Clara on her journey at the local holiday party set in 1940’s Savannah and her fantastical dream as her Christmas gift comes to life. This year’s performance will showcase the talent of the ballet dancers, beautiful sets, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.

“We are overjoyed to be able to bring The Nutcracker to the stage again this December and once again offer our low-sensory performance,” said Suzanne Braddy, Savannah Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director. “It is a special type of holiday magic to see Clara’s dream unfold, and we look forward to have our audiences experience the joy of the live performance.”

To purchase tickets for the December 7 performance, please call the SCAD box office at 912-525-5050. Tickets start at $30 per person.

SBT is Savannah and southeast Georgia’s only professional dance company. Their mission is to develop and showcase the talent of dedicated Savannah dancers alongside top professional dancers who train in the studio and engage in educational outreach and promotion of the art of dance within the community.

For more information about The Nutcracker or the Savannah Ballet Theatre & School of Dance, please visit www.savannahballettheatre.org.