The Nutcracker November 26, 2010

The Nutcracker Ballet is based on the book called "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" written by E.T.A. Hoffman.

In 1891, the legendary choreographer Marius Petipa commissioned Tchaikovsky to write the music for the Nutcracker Ballet.

In 1892, the first showing of the Nutcracker took place at the Mariinsky Theatre of Russia, home of the Kirov Ballet.

The Nutcracker made its way to Western Europe in the 1930's and to America by 1940, performed by Ballet Russe. The first American full length Nutcracker was performed by the San Francisco Ballet, choreographed by W. Christensen. The Nutcracker has since become an annual Holiday tradition.

Showtimes :
Friday, November 26, 2pm
Friday, November 26, 7pm
Saturday, November 27, 2pm
Saturday, November 27, 7pm
Sunday, November 28, 11am
Sunday, November 28, 3:30pm

Official Website: http://www.nutcrackerballet.net/