Valery Gergiev, Artistic Director
The Nutcracker
CELEBRATE WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
A holiday classic returns to the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
The Kirov Ballet, one of the world's most renowned ballet companies, performs the beloved family holiday classic The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Kirov Orchestra. This fairy tale ballet, choreographed in 1934 by Vasily Vainonen, has dazzled audiences around the world and is a perfect way to celebrate the festive holiday season.
Filled with wonderment and child-like delight, Kirov's The Nutcracker features many of ballet's most exciting dancers including Irina Golub, Vladimir Schklyarov, Evgenia Obraztsova, and Igor Kolb. Learn more about The Nutcracker story and Kirov history, join dance historian and writer Elizabeth Kaye for family-friendly pre-show talks beginning one hour prior to each performance in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
*December 18, 2008, 2pm performance only - Come early!
From 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. kids of all ages can decorate their own cookie on the Music Center Plaza. Cost is $10 each and includes cookie, hot chocolate or apple cider. First come, first served.
"The Kirov's dancers have seemingly flawless technique and execution. They look powerful, commanding and beautiful. I would go back to see The Kirov in a heartbeat... I do believe The Kirov [performing The Nutcracker] have made a believer out of me."
- Critical Dance
PERFORMANCE DATES/ TIMES
All with live orchestra
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| Wednesday, December 17, 2008 | 7:30pm |
| Thursday, December 18, 2008 | 2:00pm |
| Thursday, December 18, 2008 | 7:30pm |
| Friday, December 19, 2008 | 7:30pm |
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 | 2:00pm |
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 | 7:30pm |
Purchase single tickets by calling Ticketmaster at (213) 365-3500 or visiting ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster Outlet, or the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office - Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 6PM.
PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURES
- Thirty Minute Lectures begin one hour prior to curtain and take place in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
- Light food available for purchase
RECEPTIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS
A Center Dance Arts Reception will take place prior to the Saturday Matinee performance. By invitation only. To become a member of CDA or to receive more information on attending this special event, please contact us at dance@musiccenter.org
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program is subject to change. Casting will not be announced until the week of the engagement and is also subject to change after announcement. Final casting for each performance will be announced as soon as it is known.
| Program | Choreographer/Composer |
| The Nutcracker | Vasily Vainonen (1934)/Peter Tchaikovsky |
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