OPENING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!

WITH LIVE MUSIC BY THE GRAND RAPIDS SYMPHONY

DeVos Performance Hall

Friday, November 25 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 26 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 27 at 2:00 pm
Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, December 10 at 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 11 at 2:00 pm - limited seats available

Tickets: $20 - $53, available at the Ballet Box Office or Ticketmaster.

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SPECIAL NUTCRACKER EVENTS:

Calling all past Nutcracker performers!

In celebration of our 40th Anniversary, the Grand Rapids Ballet invites everyone who has ever performed in GRBC's Nutcracker to join us for our opening show on Friday, November 25 at 2:00 pm. We will be recognizing past Nutcracker cast members from the stage and hope you will join us in the audience. Following the performance we invite you to reunite with other past performers at a fun, casual reception.
Past Mouse, Sugar Plum, Mother Ginger...all are welcome!  
All past performers receive a special ticket deal for the November 25, 2:00 pm show: $10 per ticket (for up to two tickets). Simply call the Ballet at 616.454.4771, ext. 10 to order your tickets. Be prepared to let us know which role (or roles!) you performed and in which year(s). We hope to see you there as we welcome you back to DeVos Hall...home for the holidays!
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Military Appreciation Day
Friday, November 25 at 2:00 pm
We are thrilled to present Nutcracker performances on Thanksgiving weekend this year. As a welcome home for the holidays, we are extending a special offer and our sincere gratitude to all of the men and women currently serving in the military. Every active duty member of the armed forces who presents their military ID at the box office will receive two complimentary tickets to the performance of their choice. On Nutcracker Military Appreciation Day, November 25 at 2:00 pm, we will also recognize all military personnel from the stage and feature other special welcome opportunities in the lobby before the show. For more information, contact the Ballet at 616.454.4771, ext. 10.
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Clara's Nutcracker Party returns!

Sunday, December 11 - 11:30 am at The University Club
Hosted by Tommy & Brook, Mornings on STAR 105.7, Your Christmas Station
Enhance your Nutcracker experience and join us for a fanciful pre-show luncheon on December 11. Clara's Nutcracker Party features lunch, crafts, Nutcracker storytime with characters, photos with Clara and the Nutcracker, prizes and free parking! All this, plus a ticket to the December 11 performance, for just $50 per person (if reserved by December 1, $60 after December 1)! Call the Ballet to make your reservation today: 616.454.4771, ext. 13.
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Sugar Plum Parades
Following every matinee performance.
Make this year's trip to The Nutcracker one your family won't soon forget. Journey through the Sugar Plum Parade after each matinee performance. You will have the chance to go on stage, meet some of the characters, take photos and get autographs! Tickets just $5 per person (available in the lobby at the performance).
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Adopt-a-Character 

You can sponsor your favorite character from The Nutcracker through Adopt A Character 2011! This is a fun way to help get into the spirit of The Nutcracker and the Holiday Season! Each adoption includes the opportunity to post a fifteen-word wish to your favorite shining star in The Nutcracker Program book (NEW THIS YEAR), $5 off the regular price of a ticket to The Nutcracker, Admission to the Adopt-a-Character Inside Look rehearsal on November 12 and much more!! Download an adoption form or call 616.454.4771, ext. 13 to adopt your character today!

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READ THE NUTCRACKER STORY AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE BALLET