The magic of Carolina Ballet's new Nutcracker, presented by Progress Energy, premiered to spectacular sold-out performances its first season. It returns to the stage over Thanksgiving weekend through December 30. After the opening of Carolina Ballet's new Nutcracker, The News & Observer wrote the "gasps after each eye-popping illusion, the applause for the handsome new sets and the rapt attention from all the children confirmed the changes were worth it."







