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Alberta, The Nutcracker Is Almost Sold Out!

Calgary/Edmonton, AB - There are only a few tickets left for one of the largest theatrical productions ever mounted in Alberta. Choreographed by Edmund Stripe, Canada's new production of The Nutcracker is "the most important premiere in Alberta Ballet's history," says Artistic Director Jean Grand-Maître.

With hundreds of new and beautiful costumes, an updated set and a reworked storyline, Alberta Ballet's new production of The Nutcracker is completely new and forever enchanting. Don't miss your chance to be part of history with the whole family! Affordable ticket prices are still available.

The Nutcracker premieres in Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium with five shows from December 11 to 14. All performances feature live orchestral accompaniment by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. To purchase tickets, phone 780-451-8000.

Swerve Magazine in Calgary featured a cover story on this remarkable new production in its November 28, 2008 issue. A PDF of the feature can be viewed here.
http://albertaballet.com/images/stories/pdf/ab_swervenov28_coverstory.pdf

About Alberta Ballet:
Alberta Ballet, a not-for-profit organization, is Canada's third-largest ballet company. Since its formation in 1966, its eclectic, bold and youthful programming has wowed audiences and critics alike around the world. Considered one of the most successful Canadian choreographers of his generation, Artistic Director Jean Grand-Maître has built a rich repertoire that includes the ballets of such masters as George Balanchine and Rudi van Dantzig, as well as original works; including the critically acclaimed Joni Mitchell’s The Fiddle & The Drum, a collaboration with legendary music artist Joni Mitchell.

Calgary media contact:

Samantha Garner, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
P: 403-245-4222 ext. 529 | E: samanthag@albertaballet.com
Gail Helmer, Director of Marketing and Communications
P: 403-245-4222 ext. 545 | E: gailh@albertaballet.com