George Balanchine’s
The Nutcracker®
December 2024| Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts & Hershey Theatre
Act fast! Tickets for Whitaker Center performances are now SOLD OUT.
Let the Holiday Magic Come to Life with George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker!
Whether a holiday tradition or a first-time discovery, ‘The Nutcracker’ is an annual gift every family will want to be part of!
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has been hosting a Nutcracker performance yearly since 1965. Shortly after starting, CPYB became the only school in the world with the license to perform George Balanchine’s Nutcracker. Since then, ours has been one of the most sought-after Nutcracker performances to attend or participate in. This performance is enjoyable for the whole family.
Performance Length: Act I – 49 min. — Act II – 41 min.
Experience the Magic at our Nutcracker Show!
Savor the magic of the holidays with a treat for the whole family, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®!
SOLD OUT – Whitaker Center
When:
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00PM & 5:00PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00PM
Pricing*:
Level 1: $49 Adult $49 Child
Level 2: $45 Adult $35 Child
Level 3: $35 Adult $25 Child
Where:
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg, PA
GREAT SEATS REMAINING – Hershey Theatre*
When:
Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00PM & 5:00PM
Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 2:00PM
Pricing*:
Level 1: $50 Adult $45 Child
Level 2: $45 Adult $40 Child
Where:
Hershey Theatre, Hershey, PA
Hershey Theatre Box Office Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday, 9AM -12PM in person. The venue’s box office will also open at 12PM day of show. Tickets are not sold over the phone. Tickets can be purchased on www.ticketmaster.com at anytime.
*Prices above do NOT reflect a $6.00 service fee applied to each ticket purchased.
*Disclaimer : To purchase tickets, please visit: HersheyTheatre.com. Ticketmaster is the only authorized site to sell tickets to CPYB’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Tickets to Hershey Theatre are no longer being sold over the phone. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has implemented the use of hand-held metal detection wands for all guests and recommends that guests arrive at least 45-60 minutes prior to the scheduled event time. Guests are permitted to bring one clear bag of any size that is constructed of plastic, vinyl, or PVC. In addition to or in place of the clear bag, one hand clutch/wristlet/small purse not exceeding 5″ x 8″ x 1″ is permitted. Medical and parenting needs bags smaller than 14″ x 14″ x 6″ are permitted.
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The brilliant dancers of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet bring Balanchine’s winter classic to life with larger-than-life sets and dazzling costumes set to the magical music of Tchaikovsky.
The first Nutcracker performance was in 1892 by the Moscow Imperial Theatre and later made its appearance in the United States in 1944. The story is loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffman fantasy about a girl, Marie, befriending a Nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and battles the Mouse King. This memorable story connects with everyone from children to adults and leaves everyone feeling in the holiday spirit.
Production Credits
Ballet in two acts, four scenes and prologue
Based on: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (1816) by E.T.A. Hoffman
Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: George Balanchine
Répétiteur: Darla Hoover
Scenery: C. David Higgins, Carlos I. Arditti
Thank you to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Don and Marjie Mowery
Season Underwriter
F&M Trust