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California Ballet Company Presents

The Nutcracker

December 15 & 16, 2012 with Orchestra Nova

December 19 – 23, 2012 with the San Diego Symphony

San Diego Civic Theatre – Accompanied by Orchestra Nova and the San Diego Symphony

Conducted by Music Director John Stubbs

The California Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the Civic Theater in San Diego.

The 2012 Nutcracker Production Sponsor – The Westgate Hotel

Enter my giveway for THREE 4 packs of tickets to The Nutcracker!

Two for One ticket discount code also below!

(Info after the Jump)

The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition the whole family can enjoy. The California Ballet will be performing this timeless classic at the Civic Theater in San Diego, and is offering a very special opportunity for kids to meet the performers!

“In its 45^th season, California Ballet Company enthusiastically announces their current production of The Nutcracker. Choreographed by Director Maxine Mahon, and featuring Tchaikovsky’s score, this year’s production boasts a seasoned cast including Guest Artist Corey Stearns, principal with American Ballet Theatre. This is Mr. Stearns’ first appearance with California Ballet Company. California Ballet dancers featured on the program include Ballerina Chie Kudo, Principals Vitaliy Nechay, Carlo Di Dio, and Bernadette Torres, and Soloists Rebecca Correia, Ashley Akacich, Oscar Burciaga, and Hugo Carreón.

The Nutcracker will run at the San Diego Civic Theatre from December 15-16, 2012 with Orchestra Nova and December 19-23 with the San Diego Symphony. California Ballet Music Director John Stubbs will conduct both orchestras. Patrons are invited to attend the Sugar Plum Parties to meet cast members following every matinee performance

The 2012 performances of The Nutcracker are generously sponsored by the Westgate. Financial support for the 2012-2013 Season is provided in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the County Board of Supervisors at the recommendation of Pam Slater-Price and Ron Roberts, Supervisors, County of San Diego, and the Hermann Foundation.”

Adult ticket prices range from $25-$80 and children 12 & under receive a 25% discount on tickets in most sections. Tickets may be purchased at the California Ballet Box Office (858.560.6741), The San Diego Civic Theatre (619.570.1100), or online at www.californiaballet.org.  Contact the Box Office at 858-560-6741 for information on Group sales and the Scout ticketing program.

In addition to these performances, the California Ballet will be presenting a Preview Dress Rehearsal at the Civic Theatre on December 14 at 7:00pm. This preview provides an opportunity for local schools, children’s groups, and help organizations to become familiar with arts, attending at little to no cost. For detailed information regarding Preview Dress Rehearsals, call 858.560.5676 ext. 16, or visit the Education and Outreach pages at www.californiaballet.org.

Maxine Mahon’s The Nutcracker has a cast of 160 including 35 professional dancers and apprentices, and alternating casts of children auditioned from the California Ballet School and the community.

Patron Notes:

• Performance Run Time – 2 hours including one intermission.
• Children must be 3 years old and up to attend.
• Patrons are invited to meet the cast at the Sugar Plum Parties immediately following all matinee performances at 1:00, 2:30 and 5:30pm. Sugar Plum parties will be held at the Grand Salon on the second level of the theater. Children are invited to meet the cast, take photos with them, and share Gingerbread cookies.

To help you, my loyal readers, California Ballet is providing you with a special 2 for 1 ticket promotion. Using the special link below, enter the Promo Code “ICE” at check out. This code is only valid for ticket prices of $40, $50 or $60.

1) Go to this link : http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/82007/887949?did=241

2) Select date and time of performance you’d like to attend,

3) Fill in code  ICE in the “Enter offer code/password” area and you will see a message saying ‘offer code accepted.”

Now for even better news! I have THREE 4-packs of tickets to The Nutcracker to giveaway!! THREE lucky readers can win a 4 pack of tickets to see The Nutcracker at The Civic Theater in San Diego courtesy of California Ballet!

The dates and show times for these FREE tickets are valid as follows:

One 4-pack for Wednesday, December 19 at 7PM

One 4-pack for Thursday, December 20 at 7PM

One 4-pack for Friday, December 21 at 7PM

To enter to win one of the 4-packs of tickets to The Nutcracker,  simply do any or all of the following. Each action gives you an extra entry so the more you do the better your chances of winning.

1. Leave a comment telling me you want to go see The Nutcracker and which date. PLEASE include a valid email in your comment. Failure to include an email disqualifies comment.

2. Become a fan of Mamarazzi Knows Best on Facebook: www.facebook.com/MamarazziKnowsBest

3. Follow me on Twitter www.Twitter.com/MamarazziKnows

• Include your email so I can contact you if you win. You will have 24 hours to respond to your notification email or another winner will be selected.
• Only open to US residents. Must be 18 or over to enter.
• Contest closes December 15 and all THREE winners will be selected at random and notified on 12/15 on this blog, Twitter and Facebook along with an email. You must respond to the email within 24 hours or another winner will be chosen.
• Tickets will be waiting at Will Call and are valid for one of the following performances:
• One 4-pack for Wednesday, December 19 at 7, PM, One 4-pack for Thursday, December 20 at 7PM, One 4-pack for Friday, December 21 at 7PM.

Don’t miss this chance to see The Nutcracker and create unforgettable holiday memories with your family and friends!