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The Arizona Nutcracker

November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Madison Center For The Arts

Location

The Madison Center For The Arts

5601 N. 16th Street

Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Description

2024 marks the 25th Anniversary  of The Arizona Nutcracker

ARIZONA NUTCRACKER - December 21st at 1:00 & 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 22nd at 1:00 pm

The Arizona Nutcracker brings this holiday classic to life with their 25th anniversary  of The Nutcracker. These young talented dancers work on the production from August till curtain up. The production features over 400 professionally designed costumes and headpieces. Let the sets come to life as the theater is filled with falling snow, angels dancing on clouds, and a Christmas tree that grows through the roof of the theater. Come join us in bringing our community together in this holiday classic. Perfect for the entire family. Watch your child as they connect to the young performers on stage. We invite you to enter the magical world of The Nutcracker.

Call 480-706-6040 for ticket information.
website: www.thearizonanutcracker.com 

email:  arizonanutcracker@gmail.com
phone: The Madison Center for the Arts Box Office:  602-664-7777

Tickets:  www.ticketmaster.com  or www.themadison.org

 

Performance Dates: 

Saturday, Dec.  21st  at 1:00 pm  (special appearance by Santa Claus & cast members sign autographs)

Saturday, Dec. 21st   at 6:00 pm

Sunday, Dec.  22nd  at 1:00 pm (special appearance by Santa Claus & cast members sign autographs)

 

This is the ONLY Nutcracker Ballet performed in the entire country by young dancers age 3 – 18

Dancers from around the valley have been rehearsing since August for the upcoming performances in December.  Dancers in the Arizona Nutcracker Cast live in Casa Grande, Phoenix, Maricopa, Scottsdale, Peoria, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Tucson and Glendale.

 

We invite the audience to come  meet Santa Claus and the Cast members will sign autographs  following BOTH  1:00 pm performances.   Audience members can also take photographs and get autographs  with the Nutcracker, Mouse King, Sugar Plum Fairy,  Clara and all the Royal Queens

Additional Information

Website: https://www.thearizonanutcracker.com

Age recommendation: All Ages

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