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The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

It's snowing, it's glowing, the beauty is showing. It's The Nutcracker, a dazzling spectacle of holiday glitter. With dancing dolls, flying cooks, giant rats and living snowflakes, The Nutcracker has something to delight everyone in your family. ‘Tis the season for magic, for family, for fun. Order your tickets now. It wouldn't be the holidays without The Nutcracker.

This performance lasts approximately two hours.  There will be one intermission lasting twenty minutes.

November 28 – December 28, 2008

2:00 PM November 29*, 30* and Dec.  6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28

7:30 PM November 28*, 29* and Dec. 6, 7*, 12, 13, 14*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28*

*Indicates discounted performance.

TICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 4, 2008

Purchase tickets by phone at 713 227 2787 or 800 828 2787.

Groups of 20 or more may purchase tickets at a discounted rate by calling 713.523.6300, ext 409.  


THE NUTCRACKER

Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky (1840 - 1893)
Choreography: Ben Stevenson
Scenic and Costume Design: Desmond Heeley
Lighting Design: Duane Schuler

View The Nutcracker synopsis

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Age Recommendation: at least 2 years of age

Performance in the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center,
501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street.

Generously underwritten by   
 
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Official Airline of Houston Ballet,

and Baker Botts L.L.P

 

Ballet: The Nutcracker
Dancer(s): Amy Fote and Nicholas Leschke
Photo by: Drew Donovan