American Repertory Ballet's "Nutcracker" (December 15–17)
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Tchaikovsky’s classic score twirls to life in a holiday classic which sees young Clara venture into a dreamland of snow and ice
The Deal
- One G-Pass to see the American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker, starting from $24.50
- Seating: orchestra or balcony
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- When: Friday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. | Saturday, December 16, at 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. | Sunday, December 17, at 1 p.m. or 5 p.m.
How G-Pass Works: Following purchase, your G-Pass will be in My Stuff. You must print G-Pass in advance. Use the G-Pass to enter the venue directly; you won’t need to redeem at will call. Discount reflects the merchant’s current ticket prices - price may differ on day of event.
American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker
Based on a novel by 19th-century romantic fabulist E.T.A. Hoffman, Nutcracker weaves a magical tale of holiday adventure around one of the most recognizable scores in the ballet repertoire. 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.
But not all Nutcrackers are created equal, and American Repertory Ballet’s version comes with its own celebration. Company founder Audrée Estey created a lively party scene that’s unique to ARB’s annual production—a joyous affair that perfectly sets the stage for the festive journey into the Land of Sweets. It’s not the production’s only unique feature either: designer Carl Sprague’s growing Christmas tree ascends toward the ceiling like a very slow-moving rocket, and Gina Ricci’s costumes—most notably a giant Nutcracker mask—create the illusion of having walked into a dream.
Need To Know Info
About American Repertory Ballet's "Nutcracker"
The State Theatre New Jersey was saved, as its website states, from "the ravages of time." Built in 1921 as a vaudeville and silent-film palace, the venue fell on hard times in the 1970s. In 2003, however, a $3 million renovation restored the State Theatre New Jersey to much of its original glory, as crews painstakingly rehabbed the ornamental plaster, terracotta exterior, and actor holding cells. Inside the theater, a stunning chandelier sparkles more brightly than ever below the venue's signature dome.