Performances

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker Returns to Greensboro!

Moscow Ballet’s celebrated Great Russian Nutcracker will be at Greensboro's Coliseum Complex on Friday, December 20th, at 4:00 & 8:00 PM.

This favorite show for families at the holidays features award-winning Russian dancers and is acclaimed by the press. The story of peace features amazing solo dances by ambassadors from Hispanic, African, Russian, Asian, and European heritages. The 2013 production includes 200 all new, hand-embellished costumes designed by Shakespearean expert Arthur Oliver and created in St Petersburg’s oldest theatrical costume shop.  Celebrate the beauty of the holidays and the best of Russian ballet in one grand production of Moscow Ballet’sGreat Russian Nutcracker!

Tickets start at $28.00. Groups of ten or more and Girl Scout troops receive discounts by calling 800-320-1733. Seniors 65+ years, Military and AAA discounts are available at the theater box office with appropriate identification. For VIP and single tickets call Ticketmaster 800-745-3000 or online:

Greensboro Area Student Dancers to join Moscow
Ballet Russians on Stage in December!

Greensboro area youth will be selected to perform alongside 40 Moscow Ballet professionals in the Great Russian Nutcracker at the War Memorial Auditorium on December 20th! Artistic Motion will be the host studio for Moscow Ballet's Student Program and a Moscow Ballet soloist will serve as Audition and Rehearsal Director.

Pictured: Students in cities across the country auditioned for a part in the Great Russian Nutcracker.

Every year since 1993, Moscow Ballet has engaged local ballet students and host studios in cities on the North American tour, offering them the most unusual opportunity of auditioning, rehearsing, and performing in a professional setting. Children ages 7 to 16, under 5”2” and with some ballet training are eligible to audition.

"A grand spectacle."
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The War Memorial Auditorium is one of the original and oldest buildings within the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, opening as a community and performing arts venue in 1959. Legendary acts including James Brown, Ray Charles, and the Rolling Stones were among the first to be featured there in the 1960s. War Memorial Auditorium has also hosted community meetings (including a “town hall meeting” in 2008 with then presidential candidate Barack Obama), theatrical productions, religious events, music concerts, and dance performances.

Moscow Ballet About Town...

The News & Record (March 2012): "Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker coming to Greensboro"

Greensboro Coliseum Complex online (April 2012): "This is the first time Moscow Ballet has visited Greensboro and it brings the special 20th Anniversary production of the Great Russian Nutcracker." Celebrate "soaring holiday spirit!"

Explore Greensboro online: Get to know the War Memorial Auditorium at Greensboro Coliseum Complex, when Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker comes to town in December. You do not want to miss this world-renowned Christmas show that is steeped in Russian flair!