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material which includes dates, times, contact information, and (where
available) pricing.
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"The Media City Ballet (MCB), the Burbank-based dance company and
Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director and Choreographer, will present
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky?s timeless, classic, magical holiday ballet,
'The Nutcracker,' at The Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Boulevard,
Glendale, CA on Sunday, December 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(a benefit performance for the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank).
Additional performances will be given at the Performing Arts Center,
California State University, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA on
Friday, December 19, 2003 at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 20, 2003 at
2:00 p.m. (a benefit performance for the Girls Scouts of America) and
8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
Now in its third season, under the leadership of Artistic Director
Natasha Middleton, these performances mark MCB?s first full-length
presentation of 'The Nutcracker' in its entirety with backdrops
created by John Pomeroy, Lead Animator of The Walt Disney Company.
Tickets for all performances are $32.00, $28.00 and $18.00 each.
Tickets for the Alex Theatre performances may be obtained by calling
the Alex Theatre Box Office at 818-243-2539.
Tickets for the Performing Arts Center performances at California
State University, Northridge, may be obtained by calling the
Performing Arts Center?s Box Office at 818-677-3093.
Tickets for Groups of 15 or more are also available, by calling Go As
A Group at 626-578-1940."
Burbank.com: MEDIA CITY BALLET COMPANY PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER
http://www.burbank.com/ballet.shtml
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"American Ballet Theatre
Dec. 17, 2003 - Dec. 21, 2003
Segerstrom Hall
$20.00 - $80.00
Show Dates & Times
Wed, Dec. 17, 2003 at 7:30pm
Thu, Dec. 18, 2003 at 7:30pm
Fri, Dec. 19, 2003 at 7:30pm
Sat, Dec. 20, 2003 at 2:00pm
Sat, Dec. 20, 2003 at 7:30pm
Sun, Dec. 21, 2003 at 2:00pm
Sun, Dec. 21, 2003 at 7:30pm
Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director
The Nutcracker
Choreography: Kevin McKenzie
Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker returns to The Center in this delightful production by
American Ballet Theatre. This holiday treat brings to life the story
book dreams of a young girl, complete with dancing snowflakes, a
dashing prince and sugar plum fairy. With Tchaikovsky?s brilliant
score, lavish sets, opulent costumes and ABT?s magnificent stars, this
Nutcracker never fails to enchant audiences of all ages."
Orange Country Performing Arts Center: Dance
http://www.ocpac.org/onstage/Event.asp?EventID=350
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"While downtown Riverside is set up for casual strolling, just two
blocks away, the Riverside Municipal Auditorium (3485 Mission Inn
Ave., 909-788-3944) offers an entertaining dessert. The Nutcracker, as
interpreted by the California Riverside Ballet, has afternoon and
evening shows, Dec. 20-22. Call for tickets and prices."
The Desert Sun: L.A. picks: Gospel brunch, The Nutcracker and real
reindeer fit the holiday bill
http://www.thedesertsun.com/news/stories2003/entertainment/20031127204711.shtml
A bit more on this, with an alternate phone number:
"California Riverside Ballet presents
Nutcracker
Riverside Municipal Auditorium
3485 Mission Inn Avenue
Saturday, Dec. 20th, 2 to 4 p.m. & 8 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21st, 1 to 3 p.m. & 5 to 7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 22nd, 8 to 10 p.m.
For information contact: (909) 787-7850"
Downtown Riverside Calendar of Events
http://home.pe.net/~rdp/html/htmlpages/monthly_events.htm
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"Dancers from the Santa Clarita Ballet Company will once again leap
and twirl across the stage to Tchaikovsky's melodies as they present
their annual production of 'The Nutcracker Ballet' on Dec. 20 and
21...
'The Nutcracker Ballet' will be presented at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and
21 in the Hart High School Auditorium, 24825 Newhall Ave., Newhall.
Tickets are $15 and $18 for reserved seating and can be purchased by
calling (661) 251-6844."
Santa Clarita Daily News: Dance company to present annual 'Nutcracker Ballet'
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20949~1815825,00.html
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"Long Beach Ballet Arts Center
presents David Wilcox's Spectacular Production of The Nutcracker
Nutcrackers come and go, but only one is so spectacular, so charming,
so heart-warming and memorable that it has become Southern
California's favorite. For 18 years David Wilcox's production of "The
Nutcracker" has been seen by over a million people at the Long Beach
Terrace Theater, the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, the Shrine Auditorium,
the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and on television.
Now performed by the beautiful students from his school and joined by
world-famous dancers in leading roles, this production has once again
made Long Beach the "Nutcracker Capitol of Southern California."
Last year's performances at the Terrace Theater were a resounding
success with over 7,000 tickets sold. This year is expected to sell
out completely. Don't wait!
3 Performances Only!
Saturday, December 20th - 2:00pm
Saturday, December 20th - 8:00pm
Sunday, December 21st - 2:00pm
Ticket Prices--
Adults $28.00, $24.00 & $16.00
Children (under 12) $20.00, $16.00 & $10.00
VIP Ticket Package - $60.00 per ticket (Child $50):
Choice Center Orchestra Seat, Free Parking,
Souvenir Program, Admission to VIP Lounge During Intermission,
Complimentary Champagne, Backstage Pass
Info Hotline--
(562) 426-4622
Tickets on sale now!"
Long Beach Ballet: The Nutcracker
http://www.longbeachballet.com/nutcracker.html
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"Irvine Barclay Theatre
The Nutcracker
presented by Ballet Pacifica
Friday, December 12th, 2003 -
Wednesday, December 24th, 2003
A Magical Holiday Tradition!
A dashing prince, a beautiful snow queen, and visions of the sugar
plum fairy -- a magical holiday tradition for the entire family.
Celebrate the season with Ballet Pacifica's lavish production,
featuring a cast of 150 dancers, including the company's professional
artists joined by outstanding Orange County students. Experience the
sumptuous costumes and scenery, dazzling lighting, and sensational
special effects.
One of the best entertainment values in Orange County.
Tickets: $29.00, $25.00, $24.00, $20.00
Pricing Legend:
Center Orchestra: SOLD OUT! Call for last minute availability.
Side Orchestra & Front Balcony: $29 adults; $24 seniors/children
Rear Balcony: $25 adults; $20 seniors/children
Group discounts are available for parties of 20 or more. Please call
(949) 854-4646 for information.
NOTE: The matinees on Dec 20th and 21st are sold out. Please call
the Box Office for last minute availability."
Irvine Barclay Theatre: The Nutcracker
http://www.thebarclay.org/custom/events/event10.asp?eventID=312
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