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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear Friends:
Todd Eric Allen
NFB Artistic Director & CEO
It’s hard to believe this season marks 55 years of excellence in our
community. On behalf of the entire Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB)
family, thank you for everything you’ve done to help us achieve this
milestone. In celebration, we’ve put together an incredible season,
and we’re excited you’re to be part of it.
It is with great pride that we welcome you to our first production of Season 55 here at Grand
Boulevard with the incomparable Lightwire Theater’s presentation of Dino Light. If you’ve been an
NFB patron in the past, you’ll recognize our friends from Lightwire from previous engagements
such as The Ugly Duckling, Moon Mouse and A Very Electric Christmas. You may also recognize them
from competition shows like NBC’s America’s Got Talent and ABC’s Game of Talents.
We hope you will also join us for our first mainstage production of the season as we bring you our
45th annual presentation of The Nutcracker to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center November 22-24. As
the only full-length version of this classic holiday fairytale in the area, The Nutcracker includes a
spectacular cast of more than 140 performers, including NFB company members, international
guest artists, and more than 100 local children. NFB Music Director David Ott will conduct the
talented musicians of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra (NFSO) and will provide live
musical accompaniment for all public performances.
NFB returns to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center March 8-9 to close our season with the beloved classic
Cinderella. With live music by the NFSO led by Ott, Cinderella features the acclaimed choreography
of NFB Artistic Director Todd Eric Allen and the beautiful music of Serge Prokofiev. Audiences will
be mesmerized by the cavalcade of enchanting characters, brilliant dancing, vibrant costumes
and magical scenery sure to hold you under its spell.
Season subscriptions are still available until October 11 and include tickets to The Nutcracker and
Cinderella for $80 per adult and $37 per child (12 and under), a savings of more than 15%. Visit
nfballet.org/2024-2025-season to learn more, or purchase your tickets today! Again, thank you for
joining us for Dino Light and supporting the performing arts in our community. Enjoy the show!
Cordially,
Todd Eric Allen, Artistic Director/CEO
850.664.7787
nfballet.org
