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GIVEAWAY #2: โ€œThe Nutcracker," Long Beach Ballet

December 10, 11, 17, And 18

December 1, 2016
"Crammed with special effects, the familiar Long Beach Ballet version of The Nutcracker has nearly everything money can buy. For an opulent, family-oriented entertainment -- seek no further." -- Los Angeles Times 


Long Beach Ballet annual holiday classic
“The Nutcracker”
December 10, 11, 17, And 18


The Long Beach Ballet will continue its annual holiday tradition this December with six performances of The Nutcracker at the Long Beach Terrace Theater. As always, the production bursts with special guest performances and additional surprise treats the entire family will love.

The Long Beach Ballet’s Artistic Director, David Wilcox, pulled out all the stops for the 34th production of the classical tale. This production boasts a full symphony orchestra, a flying sleigh, a real live horse, on-stage pyrotechnics, and a cast of over 200. The enchanting scenery was created by former Disney designers Elliot Hessayon and Scott Schaffer, the detailed costumes designed by Australian artist Adrian Clark, and special effects by renowned magician Franz Harary. 

This year’s guest artists in the roles of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker Prince include Vanessa Zahorian, principal ballerina with the San Francisco Ballet, Seth Orza, principal male dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Sarah Ricard Orza, soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet.

Also special for this year’s production, the Long Beach Ballet is investing in a new, upgraded version of one of its famous magic tricks in The Nutcracker. Designed by internationally renowned magician Franz Harary, the giant empty Christmas package that has wowed Long Beach Nutcracker audiences for many years, is being rebuilt from the ground up to be even more amazing. The new six-foot-cube will float magically onto the stage, turning 360 degrees on the way, proving to the audience that there are no trap doors nor outside influence to assist with the magical transformation of the Nutcracker Doll into the Prince. The new grand-scale illusion is being created by the engineering department of Cal State Long Beach under the tutelage of Bob Ward.


“I like using the beauty of the classical art form of ballet, which has taken 500 years to develop to the level that it is today, to form a production that’s enticing and exciting. I have pyrotechnics, I have magic; I’ve got everything I can think of to make it thrilling. This production is not just for people who like ballet. You can hate ballet and you’ll still like this production,” Wilcox adds. 


Venue
The Long Beach Terrace Theatre, 300 E Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802

Performance Schedule
Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 17 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 18 at 2:00 pm

Ticket Prices
Prices: $34.00-$115.00. 
Family-friendly ticket prices start at $34.00 to $78.00 with a special VIP Package also available.
Discounts are available for children, seniors, and groups of 15 or more.

Purchase Tickets 
In Person – Long Beach Convention Center Box Office
By Phone - Long Beach Ballet “Hotline” (877) 852-3177
Online – TicketMaster Online


HOW TO ENTER GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a family 4 pack of tickets to Long Beach Ballet annual holiday classic, "The Nutcracker." The four tickets are good for the following performance only: Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 7:30 pm. To enter, fill out the entry form.

Fill out entry form here.

Winner must reply within 24 hours to email and/or Facebook post. Giveaway period: Now thru Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 5 PM. Don't forget to LIKE our Facebook page to receive any last minute updates.



ABOUT THE LONG BEACH BALLET 
Long Beach Ballet is one of Southern California’s leading classical ballet institutions. The academy’s reputation is based on excellence, dedication and passion for the art. Students from this academy have gone on to join companies like San Francisco Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, and the Dresden Ballet. For more information click here