September 13, 2023
Carolina Ballet Theatre Announces 2023-2024 Season
GREENVILLE, S.C. (September 13, 2023) – Carolina Ballet Theatre announces the show dates for the 2023-2024 season. The upcoming season runs from October 2023 to May 2024 at The Peace Center and DanceArts Black Box Theatre. Founded in 1972, Carolina Ballet Theatre is thrilled to celebrate more than 50 years as Greenville’s premier professional resident dance company.
“We are excited to celebrate our 52nd season with this extraordinary lineup of performances,” said Artistic Director Hernan Justo. “From beloved classics to innovative new works, we aim to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. This season is a testament to our enduring commitment to artistic excellence and the vibrant future of ballet in Greenville.”
The season opens with a haunting performance of Ghosts (October 27-28, 2023). Set to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, this will be the company’s seventh performance of the ballet. This performance is enjoyable for all ages. The show will be held at The Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre.
Continuing the Christmas tradition, Carolina Ballet Theatre returns to The Peace Center for The Nutcracker: Once Upon a Time in Greenville (December 1-3, 2023). Considered a must-do for the holiday season, the critically acclaimed production features sets depicting local Greenville scenes and is set to Tchaikovsky’s renowned score.
In addition to their traditional performances, Carolina Ballet Theatre is proud to partner with other local non-profits in the Upstate with an outreach performance benefiting one of the many deserving organizations in the community. The show will be held in March 2024 at DanceArt’s Black Box Theatre.
Returning to The Peace Center’s Gunter Theatre for the Spring, the company will continue the season with an original piece, The Pirate and the Princess (April 26-27, 2024), which follows the adventures of a young boy as he daydreams about saving a princess from an evil ruler. The Pirate and the Princess is choreographed by Artistic Director Hernan Justo and Associate Artistic Director Anita Pacylowski-Justo.
Finishing out the season, Carolina Ballet Theatre will also be performing during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville in May 2024.
Tickets are now available to purchase for all Peace Center performances at peacecenter.org