PROGRAM
GEORGE BALANCHINE'S
THE NUTCRACKER
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky / George Balanchine
SYNOPSIS
See the only West Coast production of George Balanchine’s magical 1954 Nutcracker!
“Mr. B’s” captivating Christmas classic draws its inspiration from the choreographer’s childhood recollections of dancing the original version of the Nutcracker in Russia. Today, his enchanting vision of Marie and the Nutcracker Prince and their thrilling journey to the candy-coated realm of the Sugarplum Fairy is famous the world over and has been a New York City Christmas tradition for more than 50 years.
Make your own holiday memories this December. Come see our annual stockingful of whirling snowflakes, dancing candy canes and waltzing flowers. OBT’s full company of dancers and more than 100 students from our school provide the seasonal cheer.
NEW THIS YEAR:
- Three performances Christmas Weekend
- Holiday entertainment in the lobby and a visit from Santa at every performance!
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PERFORMANCE DETAILS |
DATES & TIMES |
| Saturday |
December 12 |
2:00 pm |
| Saturday |
December 12 |
7:30 pm |
| Sunday |
December 13 |
1:00 pm |
| Sunday |
December 13 |
5:30 pm |
| Thursday |
December 17 |
7:30 pm |
| Friday |
December 18 |
7:30 pm |
| Saturday |
December 19 |
2:00 pm |
Saturday |
December 19 |
7:30 pm |
Sunday |
December 20 |
1:00 pm |
| Sunday |
December 20 |
5:30 pm |
| Monday |
December 21 |
2:00 pm |
| Monday |
December 21 |
7:30 pm |
| Tuesday |
December 22 |
2:00 pm |
| Tuesday |
December 22 |
7:30 pm |
| Wednesday |
December 23 |
2:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
December 23 |
7:30 pm |
Thursday |
December 24 |
12:00 pm |
| Saturday |
December 26 |
2:00 pm |
Saturday |
December 27 |
7:30 pm |
Sunday |
December 27 |
1:00 pm |
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RUNTIME |
TBA |
THEATER |
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TICKETS |
Individual tickets on sale July 6, 2009
CALL 503.2.BALLET (503.222.5538) or 888.922.5538 for reduced handling charges
VISIT the OBT Ticket Office for reduced handling charges
No refunds. All attendees, regardless of age, are required to have a ticket. No late seating. Programs subject to change. |
LEARN MORE! |
PERFORMANCE PERSPECTIVES - Come early for this FREE and informative
presentation given by Dance Historian Linda Besant one hour before curtain. Select performances only. Check back for dates.
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Coming Soon
PREVIEWS
Coming a week before opening
REVIEWS
Coming after opening
LEARN MORE
Performance Perspectives
Read Program Notes:
One week prior to opening
CHOREOGRAPHER
George Balanchine
CASTING
Casting will be posted
approximately one week prior
to each performance.
PERFORMANCE
PHOTOS
Performance photos will be posted by the Tuesday following opening night.
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