Great Bay Academy of Dance (GBAD) announces its Holiday Season suite of productions, The Nutcracker Tea and "An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker".
"An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker"
Now heralded as Portsmouth's Nutcracker, "An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker" will appear in its 23rd Season at The Historic Music Hall on December 16th, 17th & 18th. This favorite family holiday past time has been enhanced for the 2011 production and Seacoast audiences will be enchanted like never before by the story of young Clara Goodwin and her heroic Nutcracker Prince. The production features the Goodwin Family who dwelled at Strawbery Banke, a snow storm in front of Market Square's North Church, and a dream scene that takes place in the Piscataqua River Harbor. Over 100 locally cast dancers and actors fill the stage with classical ballet and brilliant costuming. Guest Artists include Barrington Hinds (NYC's Stephen Petronio Dance Company), Lissa Silk, Timothy Stokel and scene choreography by Alden Caple under the Artistic Direction of Elisa Gerasin. This is an event not to be missed! Call The Music Hall Box Office for tickets today at 603.436.2400 or visit www.themusichall.org.
Full length and abbreviated child friendly performance are available.
Full Length Performances:
12/16 @ 7pm, 12/17 @ 2pm & 7pm and 12/18 @ 2pm
Abbreviated Child Friendly Performances:
12/17 @ 10am & 12/18 @ 11:30am
For ticket information, seating, directions, parking, lodging and restaurant information, please visit www.themusichall.org.
Nutcracker Tea at Wentworth By The Sea Hotel
The now multi generational family tradition of Nutcracker Tea will be held at The Wentworth By The Sea Hotel in New Castle, NH on November 27th at 2pm. The afternoon will feature light lunch and deserts, party favors, the chance to meet costumed Nutcracker characters with photo and autograph opportunities for the children. The afternoon will end with a narrated 20-minute mini performance featuring excerpts from "An 1836 Portsmouth Nutcracker".
Reservations are required and seating is limited. For information please call: 603.433.4200.