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Oklahoma City Ballet brings The Nutcracker Back to Life on the Civic Center Stage
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Performs Live Music
OKLAHOMA CITY—Christmas toys spring to life, sugar plum fairies sparkle, princes and soldiers battle evil kings and little girls dance their dreams as the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker comes alive on the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall stage December 11 th – 13 th and December 18 th – 20th.
“This year’s performances of The Nutcracker will be a vivid explosion of color and dance as we premiere additional new sets and costumes as our commitment to keep this timeless holiday tradition always fresh and ever vibrant,” said Robert Mills, OKC Ballet artistic director. “Oklahoma City Ballet ignites the imagination through the art of dance. Certainly the children make every performance a new adventure as we dance through the enchantment of the The Nutcracker world. Our child performers keep the adult dancers literally on their toes!”
The Nutcracker will have the added excitement of live music played by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic from Tchaikovsky’s rich and timeless score. Robert Mills’ all-new version stays true to the original E.T.A Hoffman story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” that has endured more than 100 years.
The story begins on a magical night when young Clara is presented a magnificent gift – a nutcracker soldier. Once she falls asleep with her nutcracker prince in her arms the toys come to life. At midnight a battle rages with the fierce Mouse King.
The story transports Clara, her nutcracker prince and the audience across an international world of snowflakes, sweets and treats until at last she awakes with her nutcracker safely in her arms.
Opening night is December 11th at the Oklahoma Civic Center Music Hall located at 201 N Walker Avenue in downtown Oklahoma City.
Performance times:
Dec 11 at 7 p.m.
Dec 12 at 2 p.m.
Dec 12 at 7 p.m.
Dec 13 at 2 p.m.
Dec 18 at 7 p.m.
Dec 19 at 2 p.m.
Dec 19 at 7 p.m.
Dec 20 at 2 p.m.About Oklahoma City Ballet:
Oklahoma City Ballet is on the move. The ballet’s commitment is to ignite imagination through the art of dance.
In its second year, the Oklahoma City Ballet is an emerging leader in dance for the region with a focus on excellence and integrity. The dance center of Oklahoma City Ballet prepares young dancers for a professional role in the arts and a lifestyle in pursuit of excellence.
The Oklahoma City Ballet creates dancers and a community that loves dance.
Please call 405.297.2264 or visit www.okcballet.com today to purchase your tickets for 2009-2010 performances.
For more information, contact:
Jane Braden 405.818.1905
