THE NUTCRACKER at the CCP on 12/3 to 12/13

BALLET PHILIPPINES (BP) stages the perennial Christmas favorite THE NUTCRACKER at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo on the following dates: December 3 (Thurs.) & 6 (Sun.) at 10 am & 3 pm; December 4 (Fri.) & 5 (Sat.) at 3 pm & 8 pm; December 12 (Sat.) at 10 am, 3 pm & 8 pm, and December 13 (Sun.) at 3pm.

THE NUTCRACKER features Peter Tchaikovsky's most enduring and popular music for ballet.  The ballet follows the story of a little girl's magical Christmas journey.

On a cold night just before Christmas, a young lady named Marie receives a Nutcracker doll from her godfather, the mysterious Conde de Montana, a toymaker and inventor who shares his surprises at their grand Christmas party. 

Marie sets off on her amazing journey of self-discovery:  from the battle between the wicked Mouse King's army against the Nutcracker doll's soldiers; to her travel through the dancing snow flakes leading to the Kingdom of the Sweets; and to her enchanting encounter with the Nutcracker Prince. 

The delightful cheers from various dolls, and the captivating charm of the Sugar Plum Fairy are visual spectacles that will leave the audience breathless. 

Choreography is by Noordin Jumalon after V. Vainonen and L. Ivanov.

BP is CCP's resident dance company. Its audience represents a cross-section of Manila's populace, including local and international visitors. Touring internationally, the company presents indigenous Filipino creations as well as uniquely Filipino interpretations of internationally recognized masterworks. Each year, its outreach and educational programs introduce new generations of audience members not only to dance, but also to music and visual arts.

BP's current artistic director is Paul Alexander Morales, a dancer, choreographer, theater director, and independent filmmaker.

For tickets to THE NUTCRACKER, call (632) 551-1003/ 832-6011 or Ticketworld (632) 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.

 

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