ACBallet and the Garden State Philharmonic present The Nutcracker

The Atlantic City Ballet and The Garden State Philharmonic have partnered once again to bring this spectacular holiday theatrical event to The Strand Theater in Lakewood. The professional ballet company based in Atlantic City has called The Strand their Ocean County home since first performing there in 2013. And who can blame them? The theater, one of the most majestic in New Jersey, is the perfect backdrop for this production. As most ballet companies are forced to use canned music for their performances due to budget cuts, the Atlantic City Ballet has been on a mission to reverse that trend. The ballet and the philharmonic first partnered in 2013 and the result was pure magic. The Ballet and the Philharmonic are a great match of artistic talent and add to that the highly professional staff at The Strand and it’s a marriage made in performing arts heaven.

The Nutcracker is a treasured classic that tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Embarking on a wondrous journey through the Kingdom of Snow and the Land of Sweets, Clara encounters many unforgettable and timeless characters. Young and old alike will experience the many magical moments, of this beloved holiday ballet. There’s no better way to spend the holidays with family and friends than by sharing Atlantic City Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. Don't miss this opportunity to see this holiday classic performed with a full orchestra. It is a night too magical to miss!!!!!
Founded in 1982, by International Ballerina, Phyllis Papa, the Atlantic City Ballet is comprised of professional dancers from around the world and have earned national acclaim for their technical expertise and exuberant stage presence. Although their home base is in Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the Ballet has performed in theaters all along the east coast and across the country. Their repertoire of original works includes such classics as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake but Ms. Papa is most known for her innovative works such as Dracula, Caught Up In The Swing and her full length Carmen. Since its inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural treasures of New Jersey and continues a tradition of dance excellence for future generations of ballet audiences
AC Ballet’s The Nutcracker with The Garden State Philharmonic
The Strand Theater
400 Clifton Avenue Lakewood, NJ
DECEMBER 22nd-7:00pm
Ticket prices Adult $50-$25 Student $15 Seniors-$20
Group discount available
For tickets or information, call: 732.367.7789 or www.STRAND.org
PHOTOGRAPHS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
For more information go to: www.acballet.org