Carolina Ballet Tickets

Buy Carolina Ballet Tickets

Get your Carolina Ballet tickets today via TicketSmarter. The Carolina Ballet was founded in 1984 by Ann Vorus. Under the name Raleigh Dance Theatre, it began as a dance studio for students. As the studio’s reputation grew, the name changed to Carolina Ballet Theatre and became a pre-professional company. They began gaining the attention of local dance critics and, soon after, lawyer Ward Purrington suggested turning it into a professional ballet company - something the Raleigh area had been missing. In 1998 they did just that, launching under the name Carolina Ballet and appointing Robert Weiss, a former dancer with the New York Ballet, as the founding artistic director. Weiss has created more than 65 new productions since accepting the position.

In 2018 they opened the School of Carolina Ballet. The school offers opportunities to learn from professional ballerinas, hip-hop and contemporary dancers. Students who age through the program have first consideration as trainees for the Carolina Ballet. Purchase Carolina Ballet tickets today to catch a classic performance live. Since opening over than 20 years ago, the Carolina Ballet has staged more than 100 world premiere ballets with its annual $6 million budget. Beginning with just 16 students, they have grown to have 38 dancers in eight programs.

How much are Carolina Ballet tickets?

Ticket prices for the Carolina Ballet will vary depending on the show or venue location. Other elements that may impact pricing are venue size, seat placement and if there are VIP or premium options. For a showing of Cinderella at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, tickets start at $200. A showing of Macbeth is likely to range from $100 to $200 for orchestra seating. For smaller productions like Frankenstein at the Fletcher Opera Theater, tickets typically cost around $35 for general admission seating. Annual productions such as The Nutcracker may cost a premium. Easily find ballet tickets on TicketSmarter today.

Carolina Ballet 2024 Performance Schedule

The Carolina Ballet typically tours around their home state of North Carolina. They perform at Fletcher Opera Theater, Raleigh Memorial Auditorium and Durham Performing Arts Center. They put on eight productions each year, including Cinderella, Macbeth and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. They also perform The Nutcracker annually, which usually runs at a premium price. Occasionally the Carolina Ballet will take their productions overseas, such as Swan Lake in China or Messiah in Hungary.

When do Carolina Ballet tickets go on sale?

Tickets for the Carolina Ballet are on sale throughout the year. Get your ballet tickets today with TicketSmarter to enjoy both classic and modern dance performances.

Carolina Ballet Seating Chart

The Carolina Ballet performs at three venues around Raleigh, which all have seating capacities under 3,000 guests. Smaller productions like Rhapsody in Blue are held at the A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, which can seat 600 guests with balcony and floor seating. The Raleigh Memorial Auditorium and Durham Performing Arts Center both utilize theater seating. These venues hold larger productions like The Nutcracker and include orchestra seating with one or more balconies. Check our interactive seating chart to find the spot that works for you.

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