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The Nutcracker

Presented by Houston Ballet at Wortham Theater Center - Brown Theater

November 27-December 27, 2009

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From November 27 - December 27, 2009, Houston Ballet will bring Texas its most joyous holiday gift with its beloved production of Ben Stevenson's The Nutcracker. A wonderful ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect way to introduce young children to the power and beauty of classical dance.

The Nutcracker tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. She encounters the frightful rat king before embarking on a journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. Young and old alike will experience the production's many special effects, including the Christmas tree that "grows" to forty feet, 200 pounds of "snow" falling during the snow scene, and the firing of a canon on stage.

Molly Glentzer, dance critic for the Houston Chronicle, wrote, "You'd have to be a Scrooge not to surrender to the spirit."

Featuring Tchaikovsky's magical score, and glorious scenery and costumes by Tony Award-winning designer Desmond Heeley, Ben Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker is, in the words of The Houston Chronicle, "the crown jewel of holiday entertainment."

Set in nineteenth century Germany, the ballet opens at a charming Christmas party at which the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer gives his little niece Clara a magical toy that takes her on an unforgettable journey. From the Christmas tree that grows to a towering forty feet in the first act to the cooks who fly magically through the air in the second act, The Nutcracker is sure to enchant audiences of all ages.

The music, the magic, the laughter, the fun. It just wouldn't be the holidays without The Nutcracker. From dancing dolls to flying cooks, there's something to delight every member of the family. Houston Ballet's The Nutcracker. It's a magical dream come true.

Age Recommendation: at least 2 years of age.

Pictured:  Dancer(s): Linnar Looris and Mireille Hassenboehler. Photo by: Amitava Sarkar.