SALT CREEK BALLET KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH WITH SPECIAL PRODUCTION OF 'THE NUTCRACKSALT CREEK BALLET KICKS OFF 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH WITH SPECIAL PRODUCTION OF 'THE NUTCRACKER' NOVEMBER 29TH AND 30TH IN HINSDALEER' NOVEMBER 29TH AND 30TH I

The highly acclaimed Salt Creek Ballet is celebrating their 30th Anniversary with a special new production of the lovable holiday classic The Nutcracker. This year, the production will feature all new sets, costumes, a 42-piece ensemble and internationally recognized guest dancers Ilya Kozadayev and Yumelia Garcia. The Nutcracker returns to the Hinsdale Central Auditorium, 5500 S. Grant St., Hinsdale, on Saturday November 29th at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 30th at 1 p.m. for a special benefit performance and ‘Sugar Plum Party’.

The Chicago Sun-Times calls the production “…a solid, professional ‘Nutcracker’,” and The Chicago Tribune calls it “a plum performance.” An enchanting holiday tradition, this year’s production of The Nutcracker features a cast of 100 dancers, including local children and young adults ages 8-17 from the school of the Salt Creek Ballet as well as the Salt Creek Ballet Orchestra.

Salt Creek Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker returns to the Hinsdale Central Auditorium on Saturday, November 29th at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 30th at 1 p.m. Tickets for the Saturday, November 29th 1 p.m. performance are $20-34 for adults, $20-29 for seniors (65 and older); and $20-29 for children (12 and under). A limited number of 2nd balcony tickets are available for $15. Sunday’s performance also includes special admission to the “Sugar Plum Party” where audience members can meet characters from “The Nutcracker,” step onto the stage and enjoy refreshments in an enchanted, winter wonderland. “Sugar Plum Party”. Tickets for the Sugar Plum Party Benefit Performance on Sunday, November 30th are $25-40 for adults and $25-34 for seniors and children. A limited number of 2nd balcony tickets are available for $20. Hinsdale Central Auditorium is located at the corner of 55th and Grant Streets in Hinsdale, IL. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by phone at 800-514-ETIX(3849). For more information, visit the Salt Creek Ballet online at www.saltcreekballet.org.