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The Nutcracker - December 7 - 23

Wild Sweet Love - February 13 - 16

The Great Gatsby - March 27 - 30

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Nutcracker Program Only: $1,500

Wild Sweet Love or The Great Gatsby Only: $1,200

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Act I, Scene 3

Journey Through the Snowflake Forest

In gratitude, the Nutcracker Prince leads Clara on a journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets, passing

first through the beautiful Snowflake Forest. In the midst of a blizzard of dancing snowflakes, the

majestic Snow Queen and King appear in a sleigh drawn by tiny reindeer. With royal courtesy, they

welcome Clara and the Nutcracker Prince and escort them through their frosty domain.

INTERMISSION

Act II

The Kingdom of the Sweets

Clara and the Nutcracker pass through gossamer clouds and

a company of angels as they approach the Palace of Sweets.

Once again they receive a royal welcome, this time from the

Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. The Nutcracker tells of his

fierce battle with the mice and the Sugar Plum Fairy rewards Clara for her bravery. The colorful

residents of the kingdom are introduced to the visitors and the royal entertainment

begins. First comes Chocolate from Spain, dancing a lively Bolero. The soft

undulating strains that accompany Coffee from Arabia are followed by bubbling

Tea from China and the sprightly Candy Canes. Marzipan Shepherdesses dance

to the enchanting sound of reed flutes as

Peppermints from Russia perform a lively

Trepak. From France comes Mother Ginger

with a skirt full of Ginger Bread Children.

All of the beautiful Flowers from the

kingdom gather for a waltz to honor Clara.

The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier

crown the festivities with

a Grand Pas de Deux.

All dreams must come to an end, and, at

last, it is time for Clara to depart. To bid

farewell to their guests, each group of

dancers return to wave good-bye as Clara

sails for home in a beautiful hot air balloon.

Tchaikovsky and the Music

Tchaikovsky’s score for The Nutcracker is undoubtedly the most popular and

familiar music ever written for the ballet stage. The Nutcracker was the last

in a series of brilliant works by Tchaikovsky that defined the great classical

era of ballet. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was born in Votkinsk, Russia on May 7,

1840. Like many composers of his generation, his family expected him to

complete a formal education. Consequently, Tchaikovsky graduated from law

school in 1859 before embarking on a career in music. Despite periods of deep

depression, he was remarkably productive as a composer. His works include ten

operas, six symphonies, three piano concerti, a violin concerto, incidental music

for various plays and operas as well as three of the most famous classical ballets

in the world: Swan Lake (1875), The Sleeping Beauty (1890), and of course, The

Nutcracker (1892). Tchaikovsky died of cholera in St. Petersburg on November 6,

1893 leaving a legacy of music beloved the world over.

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The Great Gatsby sponsored by:

Who Cares? sponsored by:

The Dr. Richard and Ursula Wertz Foundation

Decadence. Intrigue. Romance.

Fast Cars. Booze. Murder.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s definitive American novel

is brought to life in a spectacular world premiere

by master storyteller, Ron Cunningham,

complete with “Roaring Twenties” live music

by Billy Novick’s Blue Syncopators. Also on

the program is George Balanchine’s Who Cares?

to the Broadway music we know and love

so well by George Gershwin.

Enhance your enjoyment of the performance by joining Ron Cunningham

45 minutes prior to curtain for an informal and entertaining inside view.

with George Balanchine’s Who Cares?

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Individual Tickets On Sale: 916-808-5181

Save 15% with a 2 Show Subscription!

Subscriptions available through the Sacramento Ballet Box Office Only:

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WORLD PREMIERE

By Ron Cunningham

Live Music by

Billy Novick’s Blue Syncopators

Sacramento Ballet Studios • February 1 • 7:00 PM

How does one turn an iconic novel into dance?

Ron Cunningham and the dancers give you an insider’s view of the

creative process. Join us for an evening of fun entertainment and

prohibition-style cocktails with excerpts from the upcoming

premiere of The Great Gatsby. Bring your dancing shoes and get

in on the act by learning the Charleston, the scandalous sensation

of the Roaring 20’s.

Tickets: $25 each - all inclusive

Memorial Auditorium • February 10 • 4:30 PM

Sponsored by Radiological Associates of Sacramento

and Classique Catering

Produced by Pecorelli Productions

Be the Cat’s Pajamas and join us for the knock-your-socks-off party

of the season! Don your best flapper dress and you’ll be the Bee’s

Knees as you Hob-Nob with High Society. Charleston the night away

to the live hot licks of Peter Petty and his Jazz Orchestra. Prohibition-

style cocktails and a sumptuous dinner complete the perfect

Speakeasy atmosphere. And remember: What happens at Gatsby’s

stays at Gatsby’s. Tell ‘em Joe sent ya!

Food. Drinks. Live music. Dance if you want to!

(Costumes Admired, Not Required)

$250 - all inclusive

This is our biggest fundraiser of the year!

Table Sponsorships Available

Contact Greg Smith for sponsorship details: gsmith@sacballetorg

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The Nutcracker Sponsored By:

Tickets: Individual: $18 - $90

Call: 916-808-5181

(Community Center Theater Box Office Mon - Sat: 10am-6pm)

Online: www.sacballet.org

at the Community Center Theater December 7 - 23, 2013

Evening and Matinee Performances

Select Shows with Live Music Performed by:

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PHILHARMONIC

Meet the

Sugar Plum Fairy

and the entire Cast at our

at our annual

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea

Sunday, December 8

Tickets: $30 each

www.sacballet.org

Give A Little Holiday Cheer.Giving is twice as nice.

For every $10 bag you purchase,

Food for Families will donate $20

worth of food to the local food bank

in your community. Give a new friend.Buy our Sugar or Spice Bear, featured in

our T.V. ad, for $9.99 and we’ll donate $5

to Food For Families. Give a cup of cheer.Buy a bag of Raley’s Whoopie Pie Co� ee,

Raley’s and Rogers Family Co. will

donate 50¢ to Food for Families.

See where your contribution goes at FoodForFamilies.org

or visit us at facebook.com/raleysfoodforfamilies

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