2022-2023 Season Concerts
Each of Owensboro Dance Theatre's concerts are held at RiverPark Center. Tickets for all three concerts go on sale October 10th, 2022. To purchase tickets, please visit RiverPark Center's website or call the box office at 270-687-2787.
The Nutcracker is a delightful tale loosely adapted from E.T.A Hoffman’s original story, “Nutcracker and Mouse King.” On Christmas Eve, a little girl named Marie, falls asleep aftera party at her home and dreams herself into a fantastic world where toys become larger than life. Her beloved Nutcracker comes to life and defends her from the Mouse King, thenis turned into a Prince after Marie saves his life. The Nutcracker Prince takes Marie to the Kingdom of Snow, where she is dazzled by Snow Fairies. Next, Marie enters the Land ofSweets where she is introduced to the Sugar Plum Fairy and entertained by all the “Sweets.” As the enchanting festivities draw to an end, Marie returns home and awakens the next day to find herself and her beloved Nutcracker back in her own familiar bed.
Dance Battle Extravaganza unites the talent of a professional jazz dance company with over 100 community members ready to "dance it out" in a family-friendly battle to support the art of dance in Owensboro, KY. This "don't miss" show features the athleticism and excitement of a professional jazz dance company with a second act filled with community groups ready to take the stage for your vote and the votes of guest judges.
In Concert’s Act I begins with pieces from professional guest artist choreographers utilizing a variety of dance styles performed by Owensboro Dance Theatre’s company members. In Act II, with the help of ZFX Effects Flying, we will fly into the magical fairytale world. Fun and frolic will be on board for this coming years production of In Concert featuring Descendants….. Better Together! The children of famous villains are up to some mischief. Hopefully good will prevail and all will be smooth sailing sooner than later. Join us for an amazing adventure.