Movement Taking Form Features Six Captivating Productions Including Giselle, Cinderella, Nashville's Nutcracker, Día de los Muertos, Live in Studio A and Attitude
Nashville Ballet releases single tickets today for its highly anticipated upcoming season entitled Movement Taking Form, inviting audiences to experience six productions spanning beloved classics, contemporary masterpieces and innovative new works.
The 2026-27 season showcases the company's artistry, versatility and continued evolution. From the ageless romance of Giselle and Cinderella to the beloved holiday tradition of Nashville's Nutcracker, the intimate performances of Live in Studio A and the breathtaking contemporary works of Attitude, the season celebrates ballet's rich heritage while embracing its future.
"Movement Taking Form captures the exciting momentum of Nashville Ballet's artistic evolution," said Nick Mullikin, Nashville Ballet's Artistic Director & CEO. "This season celebrates the enduring beauty of ballet's most beloved classics while embracing fresh voices and visionary choreography. From iconic stories to compelling contemporary works, each performance invites audiences into an immersive experience that inspires, connects and reminds us of the extraordinary power of movement to transform."
The season opens with Live in Studio A (Sept. 11-20, 2026) at The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet, an intimate performance series featuring George Balanchine's exhilarating Allegro Brillante alongside four original works by Nashville Ballet's artistic team and dancers, including a new piece inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray choreographed by Nashville Ballet Rehearsal Director, Travis Bradley.
In October, Nick Mullikin will premiere a reimagined Giselle (Oct. 2-4, 2026) at TPAC's Polk Theater, performed live with The Nashville Symphony. Returning to Nashville's stage for the first time in more than a decade, this enduring masterpiece has been thoughtfully reimagined with refreshed choreography, newly designed costumes, an updated musical score and a fresh interpretation of love, loss and redemption.
Back by popular demand after sold-out performances in 2024, Día de los Muertos (Oct. 28 - Nov. 1, 2026) celebrates Mexican culture through the vibrant artistry of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in a visually stunning contemporary work by Maria A. Konrad.
The holiday season welcomes back Paul Vasterling’s Emmy Award-winning Nashville's Nutcracker (Nov. 27 - Dec. 27, 2026), accompanied live by The Nashville Symphony. Set during the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition, this uniquely Nashville production has become one of the city's most cherished holiday traditions.
In February, Cinderella (Feb. 26-28, 2027) returns to TPAC's Jackson Hall with choreography by Paul Vasterling and Prokofiev's iconic score performed live by The Nashville Symphony, bringing the beloved fairy tale to life with sweeping choreography, theatrical storytelling and enduring romance.
The season concludes with Attitude (May 7-9, 2027), Nashville Ballet's acclaimed contemporary repertory program at TPAC's Polk Theater. The program features the return of Mullikin's deeply personal and inspiring Erase the Night, following three standing ovations in 2025, a world premiere by Marika Brussel and an additional contemporary masterpiece, Ulysses Dove's Red Angels.
Together, the 2026-27 season reflects Nashville Ballet's commitment to honoring tradition while embracing innovation, creating performances that inspire, challenge and captivate audiences.
2026–27 Season Snapshot:
● Live in Studio A — Sept. 11–20, 2026 | The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
● Giselle — Oct. 2–4, 2026 | TPAC Polk Theater
● Día de los Muertos — Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 2026 | The Martin Center for Nashville Ballet
● Nashville's Nutcracker — Nov. 27 – Dec. 27, 2026 | TPAC Jackson Hall
● Cinderella — Feb. 26–28, 2027 | TPAC Jackson Hall
● Attitude — May 7–9, 2027 | TPAC Polk Theater
Tickets:
Single tickets are on sale now and start as low as $35, depending on the production and seating location.
Season packages remain available and include:
● Complete Season Package — All six productions starting at $211 for adults and $156 for children under 12, with savings up to 30%, priority seating and exclusive perks.
● Create Your Own Package — Select three or four productions and save up to 25% on adult tickets and 50% on children's tickets.
● Family Package — Includes Día de los Muertos, Nashville's Nutcracker and Cinderella, with tickets starting at $114.50 for adults and $79 for children.
● Symphony Package — Includes Giselle, Nashville's Nutcracker and Cinderella, all performed live with The Nashville Symphony, starting at $126.50.
● Relevé Package — Combines season tickets with Relevé Society membership, including receptions with artists and exclusive events, starting at $311.
Purchase tickets at NashvilleBallet.com or call 615-297-2966 ext. 710.