Make memories with the kids by watching the Nutcracker come to life on stage this holiday season.

 The magic of The Nutcracker returns to the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center (UDPAC) for five shows November 22, 23 and 24, the weekend before Thanksgiving. For more than a quarter-century, the production by Narberth’s renowned Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society has enchanted children and families with its professional soloists and many of the region’s best dancers.

Highlights of the 2019 show include spectacular new backdrops. It is family-friendly at 90 minutes in length, with intermission, and recommended for ages four and up. Show times are Friday (7 p.m.), Saturday (11 a.m. and 3 p.m.) and Sunday (1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.). Pictures with the cast are available after both Saturday performances, while the theater lobby is transformed into a winter wonderland featuring Nutcracker gift ideas at all shows.

Tickets for The Nutcracker are priced from $10-$23 and may be purchased online at www.udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610.622.1189. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery on Lansdowne Avenue is sponsoring this year’s show and offering 10 percent off to all patrons with a Nutcracker ticket.

For more information: www.udpac.org

Location: Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 

Cost: $10-$23

Make memories with the kids by watching the Nutcracker come to life on stage this holiday season.


December 7 - 10 a.m.
December 8 - 12 p.m. and 4 p.m.
December 9 - 2 p.m.
December 13 - 10 a.m.
December 15 - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
December 16 - 5 p.m.

Upper Darby Performing Arts Center invites audiences to join Marie on an exciting adventure as the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society presents The Nutcracker November 16, 17 and 18. Magical mice battle toy soldiers, life-size dolls come to life, a daring Nutcracker comes to the rescue, and Candy Land characters put on a dazzling performance for their new heroine, Marie. The classically trained dancers and professional soloists offer an elaborate, professional-level production the weekend before Thanksgiving. The show is popularly priced for all family members to enjoy.               

The 90-minute performances take place on November 16 at 7:00 pm, November 17 at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, and November 18 at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Performances are ideal for children ages four years old and up. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is located at 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill, PA. Tickets are $10 – $23. UDPAC members save $2 and children 12 and under save $1. Tickets may be purchased online at www.udpac.org or by calling the box office at 610.622.1189.

The classic ballet story, danced to the exciting Tchaikovsky score, revolves around a young girl who discovers a world far beyond the comforts of her home. The popular ballet has become a traditional holiday family activity.

Performed by the renowned Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society of Narberth, one of the few dance academies in the Philadelphia region dedicated solely to classical ballet training, the performances feature professional soloists in addition to the students.

For over 25 years Upper Darby Performing Arts Center has collaborated with the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society to present the Nutcracker performances. “Our Nutcracker is unique because it brings beauty and magic to our stage at a price that is affordable to most families in the region,” said Harry Dietzler, Executive Director of UDPAC. “We offer an opportunity to experience professional dancers alongside students who may be close to the age of many members of our audience, inspiring young dancers to continue their studies and dreams. It is a big, elaborate production with dozens of performers, exquisite costumes and enchanting music and choreography.”

“The affordability of a show of this quality is very rare,” added Melinda Pendleton, Director of Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet. “Audience members will get to see and be impressed by the hard work that goes into a production of this size and quality. It is inspiring to see professional dancers share the stage so graciously with pre-professional dancers and students.”

The professional soloists include Heather Holajter (Colorado Ballet, First State Ballet Theatre, Opus 1 Contemporary) as the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Rick Callender (Washington Ballet, Texas Ballet Theatre, Suzanne Farrell Ballet Company, Pennsylvania Ballet) as the Cavalier. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Ballet, Austin Eyler (graduate of PAB) and Sydney Dolan are performing the Snow King and Queen. Sydney Goldenberg of Wayne, a student at Pennsylvania Ballet Academy, plays Marie.

The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is easy to get to from the Main Line, Center City and the Blue Route. Parking is free. Audience members are invited to take holiday photos with cast members after the performances on Saturday, November 18.

Life-size dolls! Battling mice! Dancing snowflakes! Upper Darby Performing Arts Center invites audiences to join Marie on an exciting adventure to the Land of the Sweets as the Main Line’s Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet Society presents The Nutcracker November 17, 18 and 19. The classically trained dancers and professional soloists offer an impressive, professional-level production – the weekend before Thanksgiving - that is popularly priced for all family members to enjoy.

The ninety-minute performances take place on November 17 at 7:00 pm, November 18 at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, and November 19 at 1:30 pm and 5:30 pm. Performances are ideal for children ages 4 years old and up. Upper Darby Performing Arts Center is located at 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill, PA.

Tickets are $10 - $22. UDPAC members save $2 and children 12 and under save $1. Tickets may be purchased online at www.udpac.org or by calling the box office at610.622.1189.

Tis the season for magic, family, and fun as the beauty and joy of the Nutcracker Ballet comes alive at the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theatre, Neumann University , Aston. International Ballet Classique (IBC) presents full-length productions of this holiday favorite on Friday December 14th at 7:30 pm, Saturday December 15th at 2:00 pm and  7:30 pm and Sunday December 16th at 2:00 pm.

It’s snowing - it’s glowing! Join Clara as her magical Nutcracker Doll comes alive to battle the Mouse King; travel through the Land of Snow and journey into the " Land of Sweets " where the toys come alive to entertain Clara and her Prince. A special treat for all ages! Production is under the artistic direction of Principal Dancers, Denis Gronostayskiy and Anastasia Babayeva, graduates of the renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.



Dates:

Thursday, December 13th @ 10 am and 11:30am 
Friday, December 14th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday December 15th at 2:00 p.m
Saturday, December 15th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 16th@ 2:00 pm



For more information: www.academyballetru.com

Location: Meagher Theatre One Neumann Drive Neumann University, Aston

This event is appropriate for: smaller children will do better at the special abridged at on Thursday December 13th, call for more info. 610-459-9221

Cost: Regular priced tickets are $20.00; seniors and students discounted at $16.00
Abridged version tickets atre $6 adults and $5 kids


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Tis the season for magic, family, and fun as the beauty and joy of the Nutcracker Ballet comes alive at the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theatre, Neumann University , Aston. International Ballet Classique (IBC) presents full-length productions of this holiday favorite on Friday December 16 at 7:30 pm, Saturday December 17 at 2:00pm and  7:30 pm and Sunday December 18 at 2:00 pm.


It’s snowing - it’s glowing! Join Clara as her magical Nutcracker Doll comes alive to battle the Mouse King; travel through the Land of Snow and journey into the " Land of Sweets " where the toys come alive to entertain Clara and her Prince. A special treat for all ages! Production is under the artistic direction of Principal Dancers, Denis Gronostayskiy and Anastasia Babayeva, graduates of the renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.






Dates:


Thursday, December 15th @ 10 am and 11:30am 
Friday, December 16th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday December 17th at 2:00 p.m
Saturday, December 17th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 18th@ 2:00 pm


***International Ballet Classique of Media is pleased to announce that Miss Pennsylvania will be the on-stage ‘Guest Narrator’‘ for the Saturday December 17 performance at 2:00 pm. Ms. Juliann Sheldon will step on stage and share with the audience the origins and history of the Nutcracker Ballet. ****




For more information: www.academyballetru.com

Location: Meagher Theatre One Neumann Drive Neumann University, Aston

This event is appropriate for: smaller children will do better at the special abridged at on Thursday December 15th, call for more info. 610-459-9221

Cost: Regular priced tickets are $20.00; seniors and students discounted at $16.00
Abridged version tickets atre $6 adults and $5 kids


As a Christmas gift from International Ballet Classique to our military personnel we are offering free admission to all members of the military on active and reserve duty who attend uniform. If they attend in uniform they attend for FREE!

The professional soloists and classically trained dancers of Narberth’s Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet perform the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker.

Featuring professional soloists and dancers from the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet of Narberth, the performances take place November 18-20


Where: 
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center – 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA
When: November 18 at 7:30pm, November 19 at 11:00am and 3:00pm, and November 20 at 1:30pm and 5:30pm

                        

Tickets:  $10 - $24 (UDPAC Members receive $2 off each ticket, children 12 and under receive $1 off)

Info & to Purchase:   www.udpac.org or call Box Office: 610.622.1189

More Details:  The performance is approximately 90 minutes and appropriate for children 4 and up. UDPAC offers free parking and is wheel-chair accessible

Tis the season for magic, family, and fun as the beauty and joy of the Nutcracker Ballet comes alive at the beautiful 300 seat Meagher Theatre, Neumann University , Aston. International Ballet Classique (IBC) presents full-length productions of this holiday favorite on Friday December 10 at 7:30 pm, Saturday December 11 at 7:30 pm and Sunday December 12 at 2:00 pm.

It’s snowing - it’s glowing! Join Clara as her magical Nutcracker Doll comes alive to battle the Mouse King; travel through the Land of Snow and journey into the " Land of Sweets " where the toys come alive to entertain Clara and her Prince. A special treat for all ages! Production is under the artistic direction of Principal Dancers, Denis Gronostayskiy and Anastasia Babayeva, graduates of the renowned Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow.



Dates:

Thursday, December 9, 2010 @ 9:30 am (Sold Out)
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday December 11, 2010 at 2:00 p.m
Saturday, December 11, 2010 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 12, 2010 @ 2:00 pm

***The Saturday 2pm performance will feature Ms Amy Buckman a 6 ABC TV News Personality who will be the 'guest narrator' to read the story of the Nutcracker before the curtain rises. Ms Buckman has studied ballet from age 4 to age 21 and she has danced ballet around the the world under the sponsorship of the United Nations.***

For more information: www.academyballetru.com

Location: Meagher Theatre One Neumann Drive Neumann University , Aston

This event is appropriate for: smaller children will do better at the special abridged at 9:30am on Thursday December 9, call for more info. 610-459-9221

Cost: Regular priced tickets are $20.00; seniors and students discounted at $16.00

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