Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky News

Nashville Ballet will reprise its beloved local take on the classic Christmas tale when Nashville's Nutcracker returns to TPAC's Jackson Hall December 10-19 with exciting new visual elements and the return of critically acclaimed dancer and actor Eric Harris as Drosselmeyer.

Dances Patrelle presents the 15th Anniversary production of The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 9-12, 2010 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, E. 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, NYC. Performances: Thursday - Friday at 7pm; Saturday at 2pm and 7pm; and Sunday at noon and 5pm. Tickets are $45-90 and are available at 212-772-4448 or in person at The Kaye Playhouse Box Office.

Dances Patrelle presents the 15th Anniversary production of The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 9-12, 2010 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, E. 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, NYC.

Dances Patrelle presents the 15th Anniversary production of The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 9-12, 2010 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, E. 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, NYC.

Nashville Ballet will reprise its beloved local take on the classic Christmas tale when Nashville's Nutcracker returns to TPAC's Jackson Hall December 10-19 with exciting new visual elements and the return of critically acclaimed dancer and actor Eric Harris as Drosselmeyer.

Dances Patrelle presents the 15th Anniversary production of The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 9-12, 2010 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, E. 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, NYC.

Dances Patrelle announces its 2010-2011 season: the 15th Anniversary production of The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 9-12, 2010 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 695 Park Avenue, NYC, and the World Premiere of GILBERT & SULLIVAN, The Ballet! from May 12-15, 2011 at Dicapo Opera Theatre, 184 W. 76th Street, NYC.

Two world premieres, a number of new productions and some old favorites will be on exhibit at Bloomington's Musical Arts Center during Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater's 2010-2011 season.

Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director of Media City Ballet of Los Angeles (MCBLA), will present 'A WORLD OF HOLIDAY DANCE,' a multicultural celebration featuring six diverse Los Angeles-based dance companies, to be presented at the Alex Theatre; 216 N. Brand Boulevard; Glendale, CA 91203 on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Back By Popular Demand, Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Media City Ballet of Los Angeles (MCBLA), has announced that in preparation for the upcoming holiday season, the company will present, 'Clara's Holiday Tea Party,' A Holiday Celebration For Children of All Ages, to be hosted by Clara and The Nutcracker Prince, characters from Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky's perennial favorite holiday ballet, The Nutcracker.

Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director of Media City Ballet of Los Angeles (MCBLA), will present 'A WORLD OF HOLIDAY DANCE,' a multicultural celebration featuring six diverse Los Angeles-based dance companies, to be presented at the Alex Theatre; 216 N. Brand Boulevard; Glendale, CA 91203 on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Back By Popular Demand, Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director of the Los Angeles-based Media City Ballet of Los Angeles (MCBLA), has announced that in preparation for the upcoming holiday season, the company will present, 'Clara's Holiday Tea Party,' A Holiday Celebration For Children of All Ages, to be hosted by Clara and The Nutcracker Prince, characters from Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky's perennial favorite holiday ballet, The Nutcracker.

Comedy, tragedy, magic, madness, jealousy, deceit and fantasy all will take center stage at IU Bloomington's Musical Arts Center during Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater's 2009-2010 season.

MEDIA CITY BALLET OF LOS ANGELES Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director Presents Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Classic Holiday Ballet, 'The Nutcracker' A Magical Ballet Performance for Children and Adults Choreographed and Directed By Natasha Middleton Pre-Show Mini-Concert By The Taft High School Vocal Ensemble Directed by Tom Pease The Alex Theatre; 216 North Brand Blvd.; Glendale, CA Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Media City Ballet of Los Angeles, Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director, Choreographer and Director will present a magical production of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker," featuring a cast of 70 award-winning dancers, visual illusions, special effects and aerialists. A pre-show mini-concert featuring singers from the Taft High School Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Tom Pease, will be presented 15 minutes prior to each performance of the ballet. Performances will be given at the Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91203 on Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Television and theatre actress Elmarie Wendel will serve as producer.

MEDIA CITY BALLET OF LOS ANGELES Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director Presents Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Classic Holiday Ballet, 'The Nutcracker' A Magical Ballet Performance for Children and Adults Choreographed and Directed By Natasha Middleton Pre-Show Mini-Concert By The Taft High School Vocal Ensemble Directed by Tom Pease The Alex Theatre; 216 North Brand Blvd.; Glendale, CA Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

IN SEARCH OF CLARA…Who will wear the crown next? Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director of Media City Ballet (MCB), has announced Open Call Auditions will be held for the leading role of Clara for the ballet company's 2008 production of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, to be presented at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA during the upcoming holiday season. The Auditions will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Media Dance Centre; 237 East Palm Avenue; Burbank, CA 91502.

Media City Ballet (MCB), Natasha Middleton, Artistic Director, will open the company's Seventh Annual Season with a program entitled 'Ballet Russe Remembered,' to be presented at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. The All-Russian program will feature Principal Dancers from Media City Ballet. The Maple Youth Ballet, Charles Maple, Director, as will appear as a Guest Ballet Company.

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