American Repertory Ballet to Bring THE NUTCRACKER to Patriots Theater, 12/7

American Repertory Ballet's 50th Annual Nutcracker production will come to Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton on December 7, 2013 at 1:00pm and 4:30pm. The company has been performing its Nutcracker at this theater for over 20 years.

American Repertory Ballet's current version of Nutcracker, choreographed by Artistic Director Douglas Martin, with additional choreography by Resident Choreographer Mary Barton, features the Act I Party and Battle scenes from Estey's original production. This year, there will be a brand new growing Christmas tree, designed by Carl Sprague.

ARB's Nutcracker is a special opportunity for select students from Princeton Ballet School to join the professional company on stage. Many are from the Trenton and Princeton areas.

After the 1:00pm performance on December 7 at Patriots Theater, there will be a special chance for audience members to meet costumed characters. Princeton Ballet School Director Mary Pat Robertson will moderate a discussion with the dancers. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions and to request autographs.

For tickets to these Trenton performances, call 877-987-6487 or visit http://www.nj.gov/state/memorial.

In nearby Princeton, ARB will be holding a reception in honor of its 50th Nutcracker Season: its "Celebrate the Legacy" Reception at The Nassau Club on November 30 at 7:00pm. The event will feature gourmet hors d'oeuvres prepared by The Nassau Club Chef Brian Dougherty, a 50/50 raffle, an auction, displays of photos and mementos from the company's past 50 years of Nutcracker, and more. More information about this event, including menu items, and a downloadable event invitation, is on ARB's website. Visit www.arballet.org/ARB/Nutcracker for more information about this reception and the 50th Annual Nutcracker performance season.

Also in Princeton, ARB will host its annual "Nutcracker Sweets" party on November 29 at 3:15pm - between the 1:00pm and 4:30pm performances at McCarter Theatre. At "Nutcracker Sweets," families can enjoy homemade treats; tea, coffee, and hot cocoa served in china teacups; story time; and free photos with costumed characters. Tickets for "Nutcracker Sweets" are sold separately from performance tickets, but they are also available by calling the McCarter box office: 609-258-ARTS (2787). Please contact Naomi Levecchia with any questions: nlevecchia@arballet.org, 732-249-1254 x25.

50th Nutcracker sponsorships, partnerships, and tickets to the "Celebrate the Legacy" reception at The Nassau Club are still available. For information about these opportunities and about tickets to this reception, please contact ARB Director of Development Naomi Levecchia for more details and to get involved: 732-249-1254 ext. 25 or nlevecchia@arballet.org. Current top sponsors include: New Brunswick Development Corporation, Covance Foundation, The Charles and Rachel Gray Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, and Hampton Inn. Town Topics and Princeton Magazine, Packet Media, NJ Family, Bucks County Courier, Bucks Life Magazine, Moxie Woman Magazine, and Princeton Alumni Weekly are media sponsors.

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