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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Pennsylvania Ballet

December 12-December 31, 2009

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The magic of the holiday season comes to life on stage as Pennsylvania Ballet and PNC Arts Alive present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, the most beloved holiday tradition for families throughout the Philadelphia region. Pennsylvania Ballet, one of the premier ballet companies in the nation, is proud to perform this timeless production, now in its 41st year. Steeped in tradition yet revitalized by stunning new sets and costumes in 2007, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is sure to charm young and older audiences alike. No other production matches its majesty.

During the December 26-31 performances, Phillyfunguide will present Turn Your Cell Phone On!, a live polling service that will allow attendees to text instant responses to questions about the performance direct from their cell phones. The answers will be displayed live at the Academy of Music, as well as online at both www.Phillyfunguide.com and www.paballet.org. Turn Your Cell Phone On! is an initiative of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and is funded through the PNC Arts Alive grant initiative.

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  Tickets: $24-$129
  (Groups of 10 or more can purchase discounted tickets by calling 215-587-6921)

  Info Phone: 215-893-1999

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• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  December 12-December 31, 2009

  Times:
  Saturday, December 12 @ 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm
  Sunday, December 13 @ Noon and 4 pm
  Friday, December 18 @ 7 pm
  Saturday, December 19 @ 11 am, 3 pm, and 7 pm
  Sunday, December 20 @ Noon and 4 pm
  Wednesday, December 23 @ 7 pm
  Thursday, December 24 @ Noon
  Saturday, December 26 @ 2 pm and 7 pm
  Sunday, December 27 @ Noon and 4 pm
  Monday, December 28 @ 2 pm and 7 pm
  Tuesday, December 29 @ Noon and 4 pm
  Wednesday, December 30 @ Noon and 4 pm
  Thursday, December 31 @ Noon

• Venue Info

  Academy of Music

  240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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  Accessibility Info: Audio description is available at the 4 pm performance on Saturday, December 20.

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  • Event Name: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
    "Exhilarating!"
    Review posted by: Jack N from Wenonah, NJ, Dec 31, 2009
    

    Saw the 4PM performance on the 30th at the Academy. My wife and I attend this ballet every five years or so, and this year's was the best ever. Spectacular. Thank You PA Ballet. I would have given it... Expand

    Saw the 4PM performance on the 30th at the Academy. My wife and I attend this ballet every five years or so, and this year's was the best ever. Spectacular. Thank You PA Ballet. I would have given it 5 stars but I thought the usher crowd control, entering the building and at the will-call ticket line, left a lot to be desired. Collapse

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