The Nutcracker by The Houston Ballet
on Dec 23, 2009 | Tagged in: events
The Houston Ballet is celebrating its 40th Anniversary during the 2009-2010 Season and this Holiday it features Ben Stevenson’s breathtaking production of The Nutcracker - “the crown jewel of holiday entertainment” according to The Houston Chronicle. The Holiday classic, with music by Tchaikovsky, is set in 19th century Germany and opens at a family Christmas party where a little girl named Clara receives a Nutcracker from the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer.
As the magic unfolds Clara and the children play with wind-up dolls and watch Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic tricks in amazement. They watch in awe until the party draws to an end and the children go to bed, only for Clara’s real adventures to begin. People of all ages will enjoy watching this classic Christmas story, and their eyes will dance with the ballet as the nutcracker transforms into a handsome prince and Clara’s house becomes a land of snow before they sail across a lemonade sea.
The Nutcracker, by The Houston Ballet Company, continues to enchant audiences with its lively music and magical story performed by the best ballet dancers in Texas. The talented performers will be joined by Chinese star Chi Cao, who performs the title role in the film Mao’s Last Dancer, as he makes a guest appearance as the Prince during the matinee performances on December 22 and 23. The dancers will perform among the glorious scenery and in the magnificent costumes designed by Tony Award-winning designer Desmond Heeley.
To make the evening more magical children in the Junior Patrons program can join the cast backstage after the show, delighting as they meet the sugar plum fairy, the prince and other stars of the show
The Nutcracker will run between November 27 and December 27 at the Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center at 501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street. There will be a discounted performance on Sunday December 27 at 7:30pm. For more information on obtaining tickets or joining the Junior Patrons program please visit www.houstonballet.org or call 713-227-2787.