SCRANTON — Cast member guest appearances at the Nov. 23 Santa Parade in Scranton built excitement for the Scranton Civic Ballet Company performances of “The Nutcracker.”
Under the artistic direction of Helen Gaus and assistant director MJulio Alegria, 80 students and adults, ranging in ages from 8 to 75, will share the timeless story of Clara, Drosselmeyer and the Nutcracker that unfolds as the delicate Sugar Plum Fairy and all of Tchaikovsky’s musical sprites weave their enchanting spell.
Tickets for the public performances Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. hosted at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple may be purchased at the Cultural Center Box Office at a cost of $18.50, plus fees. For ticket information, call 570-346-7369.
In the majestic surroundings of the Scranton Cultural Center, the Scranton Civic Ballet Company will present its annual “Eye on Dance” educational performance of “The Nutcracker” on Friday, Dec. 13. The experience begins at 10 a.m. and will last approximately 1.5 hours. As part a continuing commitment to education, this school performance will be presented to students at no charge.
For details and ticket information, visit the Scranton Civic Ballet Company Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ScrantonCivicBallet/ or call the studio at 570-343-0115.
