Nutcracker Ballet

December 14, 2015

Written by Marykate O’Malley, mother of three wonderful children, Gladwyne PA

One of my favorite holiday traditions is the Nutcracker Ballet. Every year I see something new, experience something new, and also experience something the same: embark on a magical and enchanting adventure with Marie and her Prince. The music, the sets, costumes, and dancers, and then the Academy of Music are all so visually gorgeous and ornate that it is like a Christmas dream with the lights, music, and beauty all in one show.

Fashions and trends come and go, but true art surpasses time. I like to think one day my grandchildren may be sitting in the same seats I am, with their parents, and the same expressions of awe and delight.

Take your children, your parents, go with your friends, there is still time! The Pennsylvania Ballet’s performances at The Academy of Music are:

Thursday, December 17 at 11:00am and 7:00pm

Friday, December 18 at 11:00am and 7:00pm

Saturday, December 19 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Sunday, December 20 at 12:00pm and 5:00pm

Tuesday, December 22 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Wednesday, December 23 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Thursday, December 24 at 12:00pm

Saturday, December 26 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Sunday, December 27 at 12:00pm and 5:00pm

Tuesday, December 29 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Wednesday, December 30 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Thursday, December 31 at 12:00pm

Tickets are available online at paballet.org or by phone at 215.893.1999, and in person at the Kimmel Center Box Office. And don’t forget to bring your tickets for discounted parking at Academy parking!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and enchanting dreams of sugarplum fairies!