Ballet Mississippi is one of Jackson's premiere arts organizations. A full-length production of The Nutcracker is presented every year. Mississippi is also home to Ballet Magnificat!, a full-time touring ballet company with a religious focus.
The first USA International Ballet Competition was produced in June, 1979 by the Mississippi Ballet International, Inc. (MBI). It featured 70 dancers from 15 countries.
In 1982, the United States Congress passed a Joint Resolution designating Jackson as the official home of the International Ballet Competition in America.
The New Stage Theater. Founded in 1965, the theatre produces a full professional season, including new works in the Eudora Welty New Play Series.
The Repertory Theatre of Mississippi is a professional theatre company which provides artists the opportunity to work in the areas of dance, music, art, directing, technical and visual arts.
 The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is the largest performing arts organization in Mississippi.
The Mississippi Opera performs works such as Madame Butterfly, Fledermaus, and LaTraviata.
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