American Repertory Ballet Announces 2017-2018 Performances of THE NUTCRACKER

American Repertory Ballet, New Jersey's premier professional ballet company, is pleased to announce it will return to Union County Performing Arts Center, as well as make an inaugural appearance at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, during its 2017-2018 season to present Nutcracker. Led by Artistic Director Douglas Martin, American Repertory Ballet is recognized as presenters of the finest ballet to the residents of New Jersey and beyond. For more information about these performances please visit: www.arballet.org; tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 9, at 11 a.m.

American Repertory Ballet brings the beloved classic Nutcracker to the stage with Tchaikovsky's magnificent score, thrilling choreography and a cast of more than 100. A holiday tradition for more than 50 years (1964), American Repertory Ballet's Nutcracker is one of the longest, continuously running Nutcracker productions in the nation. Directed by Artistic Director Douglas Martin, ARB's professional company will be joined by select students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of a young girl named Clara and how a mysterious gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer brings about enchanted dreams and fantastical scenes. American Repertory Ballet's Nutcracker is a perfect holiday treat for your entire family!

Union County Performing Arts Center

SHOW TIME: Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 2 p.m.

TICKET PRICES: $20/25/35

LOCATION: Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, N.J.

SHOW TIME: Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 1 p.m. (Sensory Friendly Performance)

TICKET PRICES: $8

LOCATION: Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, N.J.

The abridged, one-hour, Sensory-Friendly performance of American Repertory Ballet's Nutcracker is especially for children and adults with special needs. The performance is made possible by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders as part of the UC Sensory Friendly Theatre series.

Union County performing Arts Center

1601 Irving Street

Rahway, NJ 07065

(732) 499-8226

Axelrod Performing Arts Center

SHOW TIME: Friday, December 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

TICKET PRICES: Adults $35; Senior $32; Student $25

LOCATION: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal Park, N.J.

SHOW TIME: Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

TICKET PRICES: Adults $35; Senior $32; Student $25

LOCATION: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal Park, N.J.

SHOW TIME: Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

TICKET PRICES: Adults $35; Senior $32; Student $25

LOCATION: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, Deal Park, N.J.

American Repertory Ballet's mission is to bring the joy, beauty, artistry and discipline of classical and contemporary dance to New Jersey and beyond through artistic and educational programs, presented by a financially responsible organization.

For more information about American Repertory Ballet and these performances please visit: www.arballet.org.

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