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The Nutcracker: A Timeless Tale Revisited

Dane Innovations Performance Foundation has produced a non-traditional version of the much-loved Nutcracker ballet – complete with new characters, innovative dances and plot twists. Two benefit performances of the Nutcracker:  A Timeless Tale Revisited will be held at the Morristown High School Theater, 50 Early Street, Morristown, NJ on Saturday December 10, 2011 at 2:30 and 7:00. 

The production will feature dance and theatre professionals including Timothy Kochka, two time World Irish Dance Champion, three time All Ireland Champion and North American Irish Dance Champion as Godfather Drosselmeyer; Michael Crawford, principal dancer with several New York and New Jersey ballet companies as the Nutcracker Prince,;  Laura Neese , performer with Vital Dance and Darrah Carr Dance as Clara; actor/singer Eric Harper as the Narrator; local musician and comedian Mark Dacey as Mother Ginger; and the dancers of Dance Innovations Performance Company.

Ticket prices are $25.00 ($23.00 for senior citizens and children 10 and under).  There are also opportunities to sponsor a family or a special needs child for the performance.  For more information please call Dance Innovations at 973-635-7000.

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