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The Kennedy Center Presents Ballet West in The Nutcracker
Ballet West returns to The Kennedy Center for the first time since 2014 with Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker, America’s longest-running full-length production. Originally choreographed in 1944 for San Francisco Ballet, this holiday classic has been part of the company’s repertoire since its founding in 1963 by Christensen. It takes children of all ages on Clara’s…
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The Perfect Gift for Your Ballet Dancer: Plum, a book by Sean Hayes & Scott Icenogle
I am sure that if you are reading this, you have seen The Nutcracker. Well, have you ever wondered just how the Sugarplum Fairy actually came about getting her wings? Wonder no more. Sean Hayes of Will & Grace fame along with his husband Scott Icenogle have written a book that answers that question for you.…
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Disney’s Holiday Movie: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
This holiday season, Disney is giving not only its die-hard fans a treat but also providing all the ballet lovers out there a unique experience at the movie theaters. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms comes to cinema screens on November 2, 2018 and is sure to attract a broad audience. It is inspired by…