THE NORTHWEST’S FAVORITE HOLIDAY TRADITION!
 
Music: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Kent Stowell
Scenic and Costume Design: Maurice Sendak
Lighting Design: Randall G. Chiarelli
Stowell/Sendak Premiere: December 13, 1983
 
November 26-December 27 2010
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Seattle Center
Seattle, WA 98109
 
SEATTLE, WA — Pacific Northwest Ballet can proudly lay claim to one of the world's most recognized and celebrated productions of Nutcracker, now celebrating its 28th season. The brilliant result of close collaboration between PNB Founding Artistic Director and choreographer Kent Stowell and renowned children's book author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, Nutcracker premiered to national acclaim in December 1983. Drawing on E.T.A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, Stowell and Sendak delved deeply into the original story and infused the ballet with a drama and strength that fully complements Tchaikovsky's classic score. The Northwest’s favorite family tradition returns to Seattle Center’s Marion Oliver McCaw Hall for 36 performances November 26 through December 27. Tickets to Nutcracker may be purchased by calling the PNB Box Office at 206.441.2424, online at www.pnb.org, or in person at the PNB Box Office at 301 Mercer St.  A limited number of tickets are also available at select Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 206.292-ARTS or online at ticketmaster.com.  No other ticket outlets are authorized to sell Pacific Northwest Ballet Nutcracker tickets.
 
2010 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
 
Friday Nov. 26 7:30 pm
Saturday Nov. 27 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday Nov. 28 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Friday Dec. 3 7:30 pm
Saturday Dec. 4 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Sunday Dec. 5 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Thursday Dec. 9 7:30 pm
Friday Dec. 10 7:30 pm
Saturday Dec. 11 2:00 pm* & 7:30 pm*
Sunday Dec. 12 1:00 pm* & 5:30 pm
Wednesday Dec. 15 7:30 pm
Thursday Dec. 16 7:30 pm
Friday Dec. 17 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Saturday Dec. 18 2:00 pm* & 7:30 pm*
Sunday Dec. 19 1:00 pm* & 5:30 pm*
Tuesday Dec. 21 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Wednesday Dec. 22 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Thursday Dec. 23 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm
Friday Dec. 24 11:30 pm & 4:00 pm**
Sunday Dec. 26 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm
Monday Dec. 27 1:00 pm & 5:30 pm
* Peak performances; peak prices apply.
** “Nutty” Nutcracker performance
 
TICKET INFORMATION:
Ticket range: $28 - $123 ($26 - $113 for children 0-12.  All ages require a ticket for admission, including babes in arms.)
Purchase tickets 24/7 online at www.pnb.org
Box Office Phone: 206.441.2424 (Mon.-Fri. 9am–6pm; Sat. 10am–5pm)
Box Office Location: 301 Mercer Street, Seattle (Mon.-Fri. 10am–6pm; Sat. 10am–5pm)
Tickets are also available 90 minutes prior to each performance at McCaw Hall, located at 321 Mercer Street. (Subject to availability)
A limited number of Nutcracker tickets are also available at select Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 206.292-ARTS or online at ticketmaster.com.  No other ticket outlets are authorized to sell Pacific Northwest Ballet Nutcracker tickets.
 
Bring a Group to Nutcracker and Save up to 25%!
For a family of 15 or a throng of 3,000 of your closest friends, PNB’s Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season! Bring a group of family, friends, co-workers or clients and receive up to 25% off regular Nutcracker prices, depending on performance date, time, and section. In addition to outstanding savings, groups receive personal ticketing assistance, the opportunity to book a backstage tour, and access to McCaw Hall reception facilities that may be rented for private parties. For more information, contact Julie Jamieson at 206.441.2416 or juliej@pnb.org