The leaves have fallen along with the temperatures here in The Greatest City. And this can mean only one thing. The holidays are right around the corner.
Its that time of year when State street in Columbus become Nutcracker blvd and for 2 weeks BalletMet performs the classical fairy tale ballet written by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1891-92.
Journey into a little girl’s imagination in this time-honored holiday tradition that has enchanted generations. Meet the colorful characters that young Clara and her nutcracker encounter on their magical journey including the larger-than-life Mother Ginger, the mighty Chinese Dragon, the flying Trepak and the graceful Sugar Plum Fairy. The holidays aren’t complete without this classic family story.
Dates: December 11-23, 2009
Location: Ohio Theatre
Hours: Dec. 11-13: Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Dec. 17-23: Thursday-Friday 7:30 p.m. Saturday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Start at $29
Address: 39 E. State St., Columbus, 43215
Phone: 800-745-3000, 614-229-4848
Web: www.balletmet.org







