The Nutcracker plus On-Stage Reception
	Best Orchestra seating plus on-stage champagne reception following the performance Spreckels Theatre Saturday, December 8, 2007 7:30pm Saturday, December 15, 2007 7:30pm Tickets: $75
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Performance Review

What the Critics Say About The Nutcracker

"City has the prettiest 'Nutcracker' in town"

-- Janice Steinberg, sandiego.com Dance Critic

"Utterly enchanting, Megan Coatney commanded the stage as Rose"

-- Janice Steinberg, sandiego.com Dance Critic

Read Janice Steinberg's complete review

7:30pm -- City Ballet Performance

The Nutcracker Program

Classical Full-Length Ballet in Two Acts

Approximate Run Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission

Story: Tchaikovsky's classic ballet about a young girl, Clara, who is given a Nutcracker for Christmas by her godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer.  But this is no ordinary Nutcracker as Clara learns that very night.  After a great battle with the Mouse King, the Nutcracker turns into a Prince.  He takes Clara on a magic journey through the Land of the Snow to the Kingdom of the Sweets, where the Sugar Plum Fairy honors the couple with entertainment from around the world.

Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Orchestra: City Ballet Orchestra, John Nettles, Conductor

Choreography: Elizabeth Wistrich, after Lev Ivanov, Vassily Vainonen and Rudolp Nureyev

Year Choreographed: 1995

Scenery: San Diego Opera Scenic Studios

Costume Design: David Heuvel

Lighting Design: Stephen Judson

Programming, musical selections and artists are subject to change

Approximately 10:00pm -- After the Performance

On-Stage Champagne Reception

Following the performance, join City Ballet on the stage of the historic Spreckels Theatre for a lavish holiday dessert buffet and champagne.  Enjoy a backstage perspective on The Nutcracker production, mingle with other ballet enthusiasts and meet City Ballet's dance artists.