Brandywine Ballet: "The Nutcracker" (December 9–17)
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Ballet company breathes new life into Tchaikovsky’s classic score which sees young Clara venture into a dreamland of snow and ice
The Deal
- $18 for one ticket for seating in balcony section C (up to $25 value)
- Click here to view the seating chart
- When: Saturday, December 9, at 12 p.m. or 4 p.m. | Sunday, December 10, at 2 p.m. | Saturday, December 16, at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. | Sunday, December 17, at 5 p.m.
The Nutcracker
- Classic Tale: Based on a novel by 19th-century romantic fabulist E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire.
- The Plot: It begins when young Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather, a wizardly toymaker named Drosselmeyer. Sneaking downstairs to see the toy after everyone else has gone to bed, she suddenly finds herself caught in the middle of a pitched battle between the toys and an army of mice. After saving the nutcracker with a well-thrown shoe to the Mouse King’s head, Clara and her now-living prince venture into the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets to celebrate.
- The Production: The delicate, high-flying, and skillful movements of Brandywine Ballet’s key dancers evoke whimsy and wonder within the fanciful atmosphere permeating the story.
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About The Nutcracker
Non-profit organization Brandywine Ballet operates on a series-based season, presenting fall, winter, and spring productions supplemented by various summer and festival engagements. A traditional season includes productions of full-length ballets such as The Nutcracker and Dracula, as well as works from current company repertoire. During the summer, both the Theatre and Company undertake various community engagements at such outdoor venues as Longwood Gardens’ Open Air Theatre and Media’s Rose Tree Park. Additional special engagements have included performances at the Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia and collaborations with the Kennett Square Symphony and the West Chester University Symphony Orchestra. The company is committed to affordable arts education & outreach, providing significantly discounted tickets to more than 1,500 students from as many as 20 different area schools each year, as well as several senior communities and underserved population groups.