The Vital Theatre Company Presents THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER Starting 12/6

Vital Theatre Company recently announced its family holiday offering, "THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER." Based on the award-winning book The Golden Dreydl by Ellen Kushner, the production features music by Peter Illyich Tchaikovsky, arrangements by Michael McLaughlin and David Harris and performance by The Shirim Klezmer Orchestra, a book by Ellen Kushner, direction by Linda Ames Key, and choreography by Dax Valdes.

The production runs December 6th, 2008 through January 3rd, 2009, Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 1pm. There will be special evening performances on December 18th, 19th, 22nd and 26th at 7pm. There will also be additional performances on December 29th, 30th and 31st and on January 1st and 2nd at 1pm.

"THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER" tells the story of Sara, who is miserable at the family Chanukah party. But when mysterious Tante Miriam arrives with the gift of a Golden Dreydl, everything changes. The Dreydl is an enchanted princess in disguise and whirls Sara away on an exciting adventure through a magical world. "THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER" is a delightful spin on the traditional story of "The Nutcracker," and weaves together threads of Jewish folklore with fantasy, humor and holiday cheer.

Tickets are $20. The show is appropriate for all ages. For reservations, visit http://www.vitaltheatre.org or call (212) 579-0528. VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is located at 2162 Broadway, 4th Floor, at 76th Street, on the Upper West Side.