Yes, you read that correctly…it’s Nutcracker season. The Pennsylvania Ballet is celebrating 25 years of the Nutcracker by having a special event on the 25th of every month. That’s tomorrow!
Philadelphia, PA (June 20, 2012) – Celebrate 25 years of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ with Pennsylvania Ballet! The Company kicks off Nutcracker Season with a special event on Monday, June 25 at noon at the Kimmel Center Box Office at Broad and Spruce Streets. The first 25 people to arrive can purchase Nutcracker tickets for only $25. And mark your calendars for more special offers and surprises on the 25th of each month through December. First Niagara is the Presenting Sponsor of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™.
“Pennsylvania Ballet first performed George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ back in 1987, and 25 years later it remains our most beloved production,” Artistic Director Roy Kaiser says. “The brilliance of Mr. B’s choreography, the timeless story and score, and spectacular sets and costumes make this ballet a must-see every year.”
On Monday, June 25 at noon, join your favorite Nutcracker characters at the Kimmel Center Box Office for activities, special ticket offers, and more! While you’re there, you can become part of Pennsylvania Ballet’s Nutcracker ad campaign. Just pose for our photographer at the event and tell us how you know it’s Nutcracker Season. Don’t have time for a photo? Just finish the sentence: “I know it’s Nutcracker Season when…” and email it to info@paballet.org or tweet @paballet using #pabnutcrackerseason.
Can’t wait? Tickets to all 23 performances of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ at the Academy of Music are on sale now. Tickets are available online at paballet.org, by phone at 215.893.1999, and in person at the Kimmel Center Box Office.
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