With the world premiere of Erase the Night, Nashville Ballet’s artistic director Nick Mullikin offered a powerful (and deeply personal) work, inspired by his own journey with addiction and recovery. And while that may seem an unlikely topic in the world of ballet, this ambitious piece approached heavy themes with great care and honesty, while offering an unmistakable message of hope and human connection. Presented as part of the company’s innovative Attitude series, Erase the Night featured original music from Nashville singer-songwriters Jordan Lehning and Courtney Marie Andrews, and striking projections from Sharon Huizinga.
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Nashville Ballet’s 'Erase the Night'
Nick Mullikin, artistic director and CEO at Nashville Ballet
