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 Aston - 'Tis the season for magic,
family, and fun as the beauty and joy of the Nutcracker Ballet comes alive at the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theatre, Neumann University , Aston, Pa . International Ballet Classique
(IBC) presents four full-length productions of this holiday favorite on Friday December 10 at 7:30 pm, Saturday December 11 at 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm and Sunday December 12 at 2:00 pm.
It's snowing - it's glowing! Join Clara as her magical Nutcracker Doll comes
alive to battle the Mouse King; travel through the Land of Snow and journey into the " Land of Sweets " where the toys come alive to entertain Clara and her Prince. A
special treat for all ages! Production is under the artistic direction of Principal Dancers, Denis Gronostayskiy and Anastasia Babayeva, graduates of the renowned
Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow. 
Tickets are reserved seating and are
available for purchase through International Ballet Classique's website: www.academyballetru.com. Regular priced tickets are $20.00; seniors and students discounted at
$16.00. Special abridged performances for day time school groups will be at 9:30 am and 11:00 am on Thursday December. Student group tickets for the abridged performances are $5.00,
single $6.00 at 610-459-9221 and 610-558-5626. The Meagher Theatre is handicapped-accessible and there is ample parking adjacent to the theatre. Neumann University is located at
One Neumann Drive , Aston , Pa. 19014. For more information about the performance or Academy of International Ballet , official school of IBC , call 610-459-9221 or visit our website at www.academyballetru.com
Bethlehem - Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center - Experience "Nutcracker" in the
Christmas City at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University! Tickets for all performances are available at the Zoellner Box office open 11-6 Monday through
Saturday or by calling 610-758-2787- Ballet Guild of Lehigh Valley
Carnegie - Sumptuous costumes and sets are the backdrop for thegala celebration of The Nutcracker as presented  by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center
located in Carnegie, PA. Presented the first two weekends of December, performances will be at 8 P.M. on Friday and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 P.M. The
cast of The Nutcracker engages over 100 local children and adults in this annual display of Victorian interiors, winter snowscapes
and the delectable Land of the Sweets. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, group tickets are also available. The box office is open an
hour and a half before the performances and tickets are available at the door.
For more information please call 412-279-8887 or access the website at:
www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com
Doylestown - Going strong after 30 years,  Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania Returns with The Nutcracker!
In 1980, former Pennsylvania Ballet dancer Marilyn Budzynski
decided to stage her own version of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," with new choreography from start to finish.
More than 100 performances later,
her production of the holiday classic is still going strong, with the Doylestown-based ballet company she founded, Dance Theatre of Pennsylvania, returning to Central
Bucks High School South with four shows.
After a sold-out run last year, Dance Theatre will present its 31st season of the Nutcracker at Central
Bucks South on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at www.dtopa.org .
No other ballet company in Bucks or Montgomery counties has staged The Nutcracker longer than Dance Theatre. Budzynski describes her
production as "quirky and different"
"When it came time for me to consider my own choreography, I wanted to tell the
story in a different way," said Budzynski, of Erwinna.
The ballet opens with a Christmas party at the Silverhaus home, with the action
centering on Clara and her brother Fritz. In her interpretation, Budzynski said she wanted to capture the tenderness between the siblings. "Clara is not entirely an
angel – and Fritz is not entirely a devil," she said.
When she was creating the choreography, she used her own children – Clarissa
and Chris -- as inspiration. Chris Budzynski is now a principal with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
As a professional dancer, Marilyn Budzynski has danced in the Nutcracker "hundreds and hundreds of times," beginning as a 15-year-old student at the
prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts.
"One of my pleasures in staging this ballet every year is I like to fiddle with it,"
Budzynski said. "And as the years have gone on, I have introduced new characters and subplots."
A highlight of her production is the Russian dance in Act Two, which was choreographed by Michael Krochak, a former dancer with the Voloshky Ukrainian
Dance Ensemble and a member of the faculty of Budzynski Studios, the affiliated school of Dance Theatre. Budzynski described the authentic dance as "heart-pounding."
Among the featured dancers in this year's show are Maria Phegan, a former dancer with San Francisco Ballet and Houston Ballet; and Kelsey Coventry,
previously with Complexions Contemporary Ballet and BalletX. In addition, James Ihde, a soloist with the Pennsylvania Ballet, and Chris Jones, a former member of the
company, will perform the Snow and Arabian pas de deux.
The Nutcracker also will present the more than 30 members of the pre-professional Dance Theatre.
"I never get tired of doing the Nutcracker," Budzynski said. "I have new characters and new dances and every dancer brings a new interpretation. The production is
constantly evolving and always fresh for me."
To view video highlights of Dance Theatre's Nutcracker, go to www.dtopa.org .
Phone number for information and for tickets: info@dtopa.org 215-348-7175
Easton - The Moscow Ballet 
The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For additional performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com
Erie - Warner Theater (812) 452-4857 - Erie Ballet Theatre (814)871-7755
Gettysburg - The Moscow Ballet
The Moscow Ballet presents The Great Russian Nutcracker. For additional performance details and information please visit www.nutcracker.com
Harrisburg - Join Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey through the
Land of Sweets. Members of Cumberland Dance Company present original choreography of The Nutcracker. Scottish Rite Theatre, 2701 North Third Street,
Harrisburg, PA. Guest artists from the Milwaukee Ballet and New York. Tickets available by calling 717-732-1974 or online at www.cumberlanddance.org .
Harrisburg - Scottish Rite Cathedral 2701 North Third Street, Harrisburg - The
Harrisburg Dance Conservatory will perform the much-loved classic, Nutcracker, as well as the new sensation, The Cracked Nut. Both shows have new choreography,
costumes, sets, and breath-taking dancing. The Cracked Nut is a humorous twist on the classic, sure to tickle everyone's funny bone. For ticket information, please call
717-561-4600. The Harrisburg Dance Conservatory, founded in 1975, is a nonprofit organization committed to providing the highest caliber dance performance
and instruction, and to fostering the dreams of our students. The Conservatory's progressive curriculum and training in classical ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop and
Pilates serve both those who aspire to a professional dance career and those who dance purely for enjoyment. The Harrisburg Dance Conservatory's mission is to
promote dance in the Central Pennsylvania area, and to educate dancers for cultural enrichment, personal development, and enjoyment. The Harrisburg Dance
Conservatory is a proud affiliate of Allied Arts. We also have received funding from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the Pennsylvania Department of Community
and Economic Development, Greater Harrisburg Foundation, and Greater Harrisburg Arts Council.
Harrisburg - The Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet School and Performing
Company will present George Balanchine's The Nutcracker at the Whitaker Center for the Science and the Arts in Harrisburg. For tickets call 717-214-ARTS. www.cpyb.org
Hellertown - Saucon Valley Ballet Theatre presents "The Nutcracker". Please
join Clara, the Nutcracker and Sugar Plum Fairy for a magical start to the holiday season. Saucon Valley High School. 610-838-7306. http://www.sauconvalleydance.com/Ballettheatre.html
Hershey - Hershey Theatre -
Lancaster - Lancaster Mennonite High School - Ballet Theater of Lancaster
presents THE NUTCRAKER at the Fine Arts Center, Lancaster Mennonite High School in Lancaster, PA. Tickets are available by calling (717)672-0826. www.ballettheateroflancaster.org
 McMurry - Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company -
This year the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company has been granted the rare honor of performing George Balanchine's Snow Scene from the world famous New York City Ballet production of
the The Nutcracker. Only several other youth companies nationwide have this opportunity. George Balanchine was the most important
choreographer of the 20th century and it's a privilege for local dancers to dance in one of his works.
Performing the choreography of George Balanchine requires the approval of a repetiteur from the George Balanchine Trust. Katrina
Killian, former NYC Ballet soloist was in Pittsburgh to work with the dancers and review the progress of the snow scene which is being
set by former Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre ballet master, Dana Arey. Dana Arey has many years of experience with this version of the Snow Scene, as it was the version
PBT performed during Patricia Wilde's tenure as artistic director.
The PYBC's The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition enjoyed by the young
dancers in the cast and the community for over 27 years. Mrs. Jean Gedeon, founder and artistic director, has brought world class ballet training to the Pittsburgh
region and has been instrumental in the education of dancers who are performing in professional companies world wide.
This production has been called the "The Best Bet" in a December edition of
Pittsburgh Magazine and quoted from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: "Pittsburgh Youth Ballet has become one of the country's top Regional Ballet Companies… (It) gilds
The 'Nutcracker'lavishly…a sugary assortment of characters in a remarkably sumptuous production…A hothouse of talent that is gaining a national reputation"
Jane Vranish, Dance Critic -Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
For ticket information visit www.pybco.org or email info@pybco.org or call 724.969.6000. Group Rates are available. Special Discounts for Girl Scouts & Seniors.
Midland - The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland,Pa will be doing a
full production of the Nutcracker. Wonderful show. info available at www.lppac.org
Montgomery Valley - Delaware Valley Dance Academy announces it's 8th annual Nutcracker!
Calvary Church Theater, Souderton
Call our box office at 215-822-4640 or order tickets online through our secure website www.delawarevalleydance.com -Tickets on sale Nov 5th!
Experience The Magic of Ballet! Join us for this favorite holiday treat set to
Tchaikovsky's magnificent score and performed by over 100 of the area's fines dancers.
The Story: After dancing the night away at her family's holiday party, Clara
embarks on a thrilling adventure that takes her into battle with giant mice, through an enchanted forest and into the magical Land of Sweets.
DVDA's Nutcracker is a festive and magical way to ring in the holiday season
and to introduce children to the power and beauty of ballet. Children from 3 to 93 will be mesmerized by the costumes, beautiful music and exceptional dancing in this lavish production.
New Castle - New Castle Regional Ballet, formerly Parou Ballet, will present "The
Nutcracker" on the first Sunday of December at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. For information call 724-652-1762. www.angelfire.com/pa4/ncrballet
Parkside - Ridley Community Center - The Parkside Performing Arts Company
presents The Nutcracker at the Ridley Community Center, 1001 Morton Ave, Folsom Pennsylvania. For ticket information and sales call: (484)-321-1775 or email order to: ppacnutcracker@aol.com. Performances are Friday December 3rd -- 9:30am
and 11:30am and Saturday December 4 – 2pm and 7pm.
Visit our website at www.parksideperformingartscompany.org
Philadelphia - Academy of Music - Pennsylvania Ballet - Join us for the
quintessential  Nutcracker, danced to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's magnificent score performed live by the Pennsylvania Ballet
Orchestra with the Philadelphia Boys Choir. Created by the legendary George Balanchine in 1954, the ballet quickly won the hearts of audiences around the world and sparked
America's holiday love affair with The Nutcracker.
Complete with gorgeous costumes and scenery, The Nutcracker tells the enchanting story of a young girl who dreams of a Nutcracker Prince and a mystical Land of the
Sweets. This lavish production has it all — a cast of more than 100, state-of-the-art special effects, breathtaking music and exceptional dancing by Pennsylvania Ballet's stars!
A wonderful ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to ring in
the holiday season and introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical ballet.  Visit the Pennsylvania Ballet on the web at: www.paballet.org
Show Schedule:
Saturday, December 10 , 11 am, 7 pm
Sunday, December 11, 12 pm, 4 pm
Friday, December 16, 7 pm
Saturday, December 17, 11 am, 3 pm, 7 pm
Sunday, December 18, 12 pm and 4 pm
Thursday, December 22, 7 pm
Friday, December 23, 2 pm, 7 pm
Saturday, December 24, 12 pm
Monday, December 26, 12 pm, 4 pm
Tuesday, December 27, 2 pm
Wednesday, December 28, 2 pm
Thursday, December 29, 2 pm
Friday, December 30, 2 pm, 7pm
Saturday, December 31, 12 pm
Philadelphia - Perkiomen Valley East Middle School - Philadelphia Dance
Theatre presents The Nutcracker. For tickets or information please call 215-247-4272 or on the web at: www.philadancetheatre.org
Phoenixville - The Valley Forge Dance Theatre presents their annual
Nutcracker Ballet (as was formerly seen at the Valley Forge Music Fair for 17 years) at their new location, the Colonial Theatre on Bridge Street, in Phoenixville, PA.
610-337-1772 www.ValleyForgeDance.com
Pittsburgh - Addis Studios of the Creative and Performing Arts announces their
annual performance of The Nutcracker, a narrated ballet for children and adults. The performance will be at Memorial Hall, Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel, PA od
December 6, 2008 at 1 PM and 7PM. Performers are of age 4 to adult. Advance tickets available at Addis Studios, 1496 Butler Plank Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116.
For more information call the studio at 412-487-6760. www.addis.8k.com
Pittsburgh - Benedum Center (412) 456-6666 - Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre - www.pbt.org
Reading - Sovereign Performing Arts Center -
Scranton - Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts - Ballet Theatre of
Scranton and Marywood University will be presenting "The Nutcracker Ballet" which has become a Marywood tradition. www.balletheatre.com
State College - The Ballet Theatre of Central Pennsylvania will be performing the
Nutcracker at The State High North Building. Please Call 814-234-4961 for prices and to buy your tickets. www.btcp.org
Valley Forge - Norristown Area High School - Nutcracker Ballet Presented By:
Steppin' Out Academy of Performing Arts (610) 676-0755 www.stepout.net
West Chester - The Brandywine Ballet has been delighting Greater Philadelphia
audiences since 1979. The Company's performances of The Nutcracker have become part of a Holiday tradition in Chester County, which also features Longwood
Garden's winter wonderland display and Brandywine River Museum's O-gauge model railroad and elaborate Victorian dollhouse. Brandywine Ballet's Artistic
Director Donna Muzio has strived to maintain the Victorian flavor of The Nutcracker in Act I, while adding a more modern Balanchine flair in Act II. This season, special
guest Jae Hoon Lim of Philadelphia's Koresh Dance Company will partner with principal Brandywine Ballet dancers Hannah Telthorster and Jaime Lennon in the
beautiful Grande Pas de Deux as choreographed by the late former Ballet Master and New York City Principal Dancer, Richard Hoskinson. Additional new
components of the production this year include a new Snow Scene by Ballet Mistress Nancy Page, featuring the complete version of pas and corps, as well as
updated costumes in Act II for Angels, Marzipan, and Grande Pas. Tickets are available on-line at www.brandywineballet.com or by phone at (610) 696-2711.
York - Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center - Midstate Ballet performs the
Nutcracker at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center December 10 and 11, 2011 For tickets, call (717)846-1111.
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