Gingerbread Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Sunday, December 9 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Upon entering the Petite ballroom, with its halls decked like Candy Land, children ages 3 to 12 can create their own gingerbread house using cookies and candy. Enjoy lunch including a special buffet for children, an adult buffet and complimentary champagne. The Sugarplum from Pennsylvania Ballet’s new production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker will join in the fun, posing for photographs and signing autographs. Tickets are $92 for children; $45 for adults (exclusive of tax and gratuity). For more information and reservations, call 215-523-8221.
Award-Winning Author Autographs
Saturday, December 15 from Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Author and illustrator Susan Jeffers will visit The Academy of Music to sign copies of her new book, The Nutcracker. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the Ballet Boutique in the theater lobby so you can take home your own autographed copy of “the world’s most beloved holiday fairy tale.”
The Nutcracker Family Day
Saturday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m.
The performances on Saturday, December 15 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. are part of Pennsylvania Ballet’s Family Matinee Series and include a free Family Day event in the Academy of Music Ballroom from 1 to 3 p.m. Don’t miss this fun afternoon of entertainment, games and craft activities, as well as autograph opportunities with your favorite dancers. The Family Matinee Series is sponsored by PECO.
"Nutcracker Magic" Children's Party
Friday, December 16 at 1:30 p.m., Ballroom of the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue
Bring family and friends to our glorious holiday party, which has become a family tradition over the past twenty years. Your children will be charmed by entertainers, costumed characters, crafts and games and even the Mouse King himself. Following the food and festivities, our guests are treated to a performance of our sparkling new production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the Academy of Music at 4 p.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are available to allow groups of underserved children to attend a performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. This annual family party is co-chaired this year by Molly Rouse Terlevich and Merrit Webber of Bryn Mawr, and Liz Odiorne of Bryn Mawr and Lea Cohn of Villanova Tickets are $150 - $275, sponsorship packages from $500 - $10,000. For more information and tickets, call Barbara Vogdes, Special Events Manager at 215-587-6916.
Nutcracker Tea with the Sugarplum Fairy
Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m.
Enjoy a performance of The Nutcracker and then join your favorite characters for a special tea at the DoubleTree Hotel, just across the street from the Academy. Package price for parquet seating including ticket and tea is $105.10. To order, call 215-893-1999.
Philadelphia Stock Exchange Bell Ringing
Monday, December 17 at 9:00 a.m.
The Sugarplum Fairy, the Mouse King and Artistic Director Roy Kaiser will have the dubious honor of ringing the morning bell at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange to celebrate the opening of Pennsylvania Ballet’s new production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker.
Children's Enchantment Fund
Give the gift of ballet this holiday season. Pennsylvania Ballet Children’s Enchantment Fund enables lower-income families to see George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker for free. One child enjoys a performance for every $30 tax-deductible donation. To make a donation, please call Paul Plesh at 215-587-6914.
Pointe Pass
Gift certificates make fabulous holiday gifts. Pennsylvania Ballet’s Pointe Pass can be purchased for $125 and may be redeemed for two Parquet seats to any performance. That’s a savings of over $40. Give the gift of dance to your loved ones this holiday season. Call 215-893-1999 for information. Tickets are subject to availability.
Special Offer
Take a holiday tour of The Sporting Club at the Bellevue, the Official Health and Fitness Club of Pennsylvania Ballet, and receive a free gift! Call 215-985-2160 and mention this promotion.
