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Alberta Ballet

Alberta Ballet's The Nutcracker inspires audiences and young local dancers

The Nutcracker returns to Vancouver with a stunning performance and helps local youth fuel their passion for dance.

Alberta Ballet's Nutcracker opens tomorrow at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Alberta Ballet's gorgeous $1.5 million production of The Nutcracker was a jewel of a performance last year. It opens tomorrow a the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

Alberta Ballet's Love Lies Bleeding shines the spotlight on Elton John's rock n' roll life

Over the top costumes, Las Vegas-style production values, excellent dancing, showcase The Alberta Ballet's Love Lies Bleeding

Alberta Ballet delivers a jewel of a Nutcracker

Russia 1892, when Tchaikosvsky's ballet first premiered, is recreated in the Alberta Ballet's latest version.

Top theatre treats for the holiday season

Three Nutcrackers, two Christmas Carols, two musicals, two straight plays, one radio play, one youth theatre cabaret, one children's entertainment show, one adult theatre improvisation and a partridge