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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

'The Nutcracker' isn't just a cozy classic. It helps ballet companies pay the bills

The Nutcracker generates crucial ticket revenue—up to 45% for some companies—and attendance and income have risen sharply while production costs climb.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Tony Hawk skates his way into 'Nutcracker' for San Diego show: 'You just have to say yes'

Tony Hawk, the skateboarding legend synonymous with daring tricks and modern skate culture, over the weekend faced an experience "WAY outside" his comfort zone: performing in a ballet. The San Diego native and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" namesake, 57, made his ballet debut Saturday skating on stage for Golden State Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker." During the one-of-a-kind showing at San Diego's Civic Theatre, Hawk appeared in multiple scenes of the beloved holiday ballet, entertaining audiences with tricks while in costume.
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East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oakland Ballet leaps past challenges to celebrate 60 years

Oakland Ballet prepares Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker for December performances, celebrating the company's 60th anniversary and Lustig's 15th season.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

San Jose dance companies stay on point with 'Nutcracker' productions

The Nutcracker's timeless Tchaikovsky score and theatrical storytelling sustain enduring, multigenerational holiday traditions and drive major San Jose productions each December.
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fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

The making of 'The Nutcracker': Sweat, chaos and 300 pounds of snow

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker is a vital, revenue-generating tradition that supports the company’s finances, audience development, and artistic momentum.
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fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

A reimagined holiday classic dazzles at the Brooklyn Ballet

Brooklyn Ballet's 'Brooklyn Nutcracker' reimagines The Nutcracker by integrating borough-specific cultures, dance styles, and instruments while preserving classical ballet tradition.
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fromApartment Therapy
3 months ago

Anthropologie Just Won the Holidays With This Nutcracker-Themed Collection

Anthropologie and The New York City Ballet released a 61-item limited-edition home collection inspired by The Nutcracker, featuring themed tableware, decor, and gifts.
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