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Advertise in the Sacramento Ballet’s Performance Programs:
The Nutcracker - December 7 - 23
Wild Sweet Love - February 13 - 16
The Great Gatsby - March 27 - 30
3 Programs: $3,000
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
Join the
fun at these
Gatsby-inspired
events:
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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:
SACRAMENTO
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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