[NEohioPAL] "The Nutcracker" Opens Friday at Ashtabula Arts Center

[Ashtabula Arts Center]

 (440) 964-3396
Ashtabula Arts Center

2928 West 13th St., Ashtabula, OH 44004

aac at ashartscenter.org

www.ashartscenter.org

www.artscenternews.com

November 22, 2011

For release: November 27, 2011

Kill date: December 18, 2011

 

"The Nutcracker" Opens Friday!



Presented by Ballet Theatre Ashtabula 

December 2, 3 (sold out), 4, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, & 18. 

Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. 

Saturday & Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. 



The holiday season is here and with it comes the annual full-scale production of Ballet Theatre Ashtabula's "The Nutcracker" at the Ashtabula Arts Center.  A holiday tradition for young and old alike, "The Nutcracker" transports audiences into the most magical place of all-the world as seen through the eyes of a child. 

 

  Loosely based on the tale "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King," by E.T.A. Hoffmann, "The Nutcracker" was originally published in 1816 as part of a collection of children's fairy tales.  Like most fairy tales in those days, the story had a decidedly dark side.  A revision in 1845 by Alexander Dumas, a well-known French author, transformed the treasured story into a cheerier version that is more of what we recognize today. 

This time-honored classic tells a story of an enchanted Nutcracker doll that magically comes to life to battle an Evil Mouse Queen and her band of ferocious mice.  Audiences will quickly be drawn into the battle scene and then carried away to a dazzling land of dancing snowflakes, angels and bon bons. It is a Christmas treasure that brings enchantment, festivity and fun to the holiday season for families throughout the world.  

 "I can't begin to count the number of people over the years who have told me how much they love and look forward to the show every year," says Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator Pamela Hammond.  "We're thrilled that so many people have made it a part of their annual family tradition."

Ballet Theatre Ashtabula's production features magnificent costumes, spectacular sets, artistic choreography, a giant Christmas tree and falling snow that blankets an enchanting winter wonderland.  The production has been staged in Ashtabula for more than 25 years.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 964-3396.  Patron: $15, General Admission: $13, Senior : $12, Student/Children: $11. OR save $2 per ticket when you purchase in advance! Advance tickets must be purchased prior to 4 p.m. on the day of the show or on Saturday for Sunday performances.

Guests can also receive 50% off a ticket to the 7:30 p.m. performance on Thursday, Dec. 15th when you help to support the Safe Food Pantry located at Faith Lutheran Church-the oldest food pantry in Ashtabula Co. For each item of food you bring to the Arts Center for donation to the food pantry, you can purchase a ticket to the Thursday performance for half off the advance sale ticket price. Items that are especially needed include tuna, peanut butter and canned goods.  No expired items, please.  Donations must be brought to the Arts Center before half price tickets can be purchased. 

 

For tickets or more information contact the Ashtabula Arts Center at (440) 964-3396.



The Arts Center is located at 2928 West 13th Street, Ashtabula, OH 44004

 

The Arts Center is funded in part by the Ohio Arts Council.

 

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Pamela Hammond
Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
Ashtabula Arts Center
2928 West 13th Street
Ashtabula OH 44004
(440) 964-3396
aac at ashartscenter.org
www.ashartscenter.org
www.artscenternews.com
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