The American Repertory Ballet brings the perennial classic, The Nutcracker, to the stage with Tchaikovsky’s music, new and traditional choreography, and a cast of more than 100 performers.
Directed by Company Director Douglas Martin, ARB’s professional company will be joined by students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of a young girl and how a mysterious gift brings about enchanted dreams and fantastical scenes. Whether it’s your first time or part of an annual tradition, The Nutcracker is a perfect holiday treat for your entire family. Performances will be held at four different theatres: McCarter Theatre in Princeton, the Patriot's Theatre at the War Memorial in Trenton, The State Theatre in New Brunswick and the TD Bank Arts Center in Sewell. And there will be special Nutcracker Teas (see below) preceding the McCarter Theatre shows. Performances at the McCarter Theatre,91 University Place Princeton, NJ (609-258-2787) will be: November 26, 2010 - 1:00pm November 26, 2010 - 4:30pm November 27, 2010 - 1:00pm November 27, 2010 - 4:30pm November 28, 2010 - 1:00pm Shows at the TD Bank Arts Centre,519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd. Sewell, NJ (856-218-8902) will be: December 4, 2010 - 1:00pm December 4, 2010 - 4:30pm Peformances at Patriot's Theatre at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive Trenton, NJ (609-984-8400)will be: December 11, 2010 - 1:00pm December 11, 2010 - 4:30pm Shows at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 will be: December 18, 2010 - 1:00pm December 18, 2010 - 4:30pm December 19, 2010 - 1:00pm December 19, 2010 - 4:30pm Also, the American Repertory Ballet is again partnering with the Terra Momo Restaurant Group to extend the Nutcracker experience beyond the theater. All Terra Momo Restaurants will offer 20% off to ticket holders who enjoy a meal before or after a performance of American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker. For more information, and to make reservations at Eno Terra in Kingston or Mediterra and Teresa Caffe, in downtown Princeton, visit the Terra Momo Restaurant Group's website . The American Repertory Ballet will also hold special Nutcracker Teas this year immediately preceding the 1:00 pm performances on Saturday, November 27th and Sunday, November 28th at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre. Families can enjoy tea, coffee and hot cocoa with a light brunch; have photos taken with costumed dancers from the ballet; and enjoy live music. Children will also receive a special gift. A live reading of the classic tale will help prepare all attendees for the ballet they are about to see. The Nutcracker Teas will be held at 11:00 am in the West Lobby of McCarter Theatre. Reservations are required for this special event. Please contact American Repertory Ballet at 732.249.1254 ext. 25 for more information.
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